New Stadium - Alternative Proposal

grrrr · Post by **grrrr** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:40 pm

Hi,

Many moons ago I posted a link to a survey to help me research my final year architecture thesis project at Newcastle University. Loads of you contributed and so thankyou very much for that.

I have finally finished and passed with a 2.2. There are some images of my final design for the redevelopment of Welford Road at www.finalcrit.com/architecture/joemoore if anyone is interested.

With it being a university project there were less constraints than the real-life project allowing me to rotate the pitch through 90 degrees to meet optimum sun orientation. I also incorporated a sports centre semi-submerged under the current NCP car park with a public plaza rising up to primary concourse level. I'd be interested to hear any comments / questions as opinions of the 'leicester faithful' are probably more relevent than my university tutors!

Cheers,

Joe

sk 88 · Post by **sk 88** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:50 pm

I can't get the link to work.

grrrr · Post by **grrrr** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:53 pm

Hmmm, that's because I am an idiot and it should be www.finalcrit.com/architecture/joemoore sorry!

I've updated my original message so should work now.

westy154 · Post by **westy154** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:54 pm

Me either. Sounds quite interesting though.

Tigerbeat · Post by **Tigerbeat** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:03 pm

Try this link:

http://www.finalcrit.com/architecture/joemoore

Looks fantastic

CJ · Post by CJ » Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:15 pm

wonderful, Joe! congratulations. really stunning design and innovative. so when do you pick up a RIBA prize?!

chipnchase · Post by **chipnchase** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:23 pm

Looks stunning! nice work.

westy154 · Post by **westy154** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:39 pm

Nice design, there are some nice touches in there.

I like the differing levels all over teh ground, both inside and out and I like the twin roof type structure. Not too sure about the big glass box in one of the corners, reminds me of the horrible Sampdoria ground in Italy, but I'm sure I would grow to like it.

All in all, I wouldn't be unhappy to watch rugby week in week out in a stadium like that.

Well done.

shelts · Post by **shelts** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:49 pm

Very nice indeed - did the work include costing !

And.....

If you did all this for a 2.2 - what do you have to do to get a 1st ?

fleabane · Post by **fleabane** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:02 pm

Beautiful! Suggest you send to the architects - you never know, they might offer you an interview!

Trout 63 · Post by **Trout 63** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:11 pm

impressive

billy_hyslop · Post by **billy_hyslop** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:42 pm

i think its amazing mate, i loved the design tigers have already produced, but i think that could well be better! mayby mixing some of the ideas together would make it even better

Gibbo12 · Post by **Gibbo12** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:45 pm

Thats brilliant, well done. You've obviously spent a lot of time and hard work completing that. I like the image of the walkway to the front of the stadium, good idea.

Pinot Tiger · Post by **Pinot Tiger** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:09 pm

Very impressive Joe,

Design has moved on since my short stay at Newcastle University architecture dept in the 80s. All you needed was a straight ruler, a rotring and imagination. CAD must be great. Unfortunately for me beer and sport took its toll, and the closest I got to a stadium was the Gallowgate end to watch Gazza!

Seriously, I like the look of yours. Personally I don't quite get the new one, but I will wait for the real thing to pass judgement. In any case, it has got to be an improvement on my bench, which i hope the powers that be will let me saw up and take pride of place in my garden!

Good luck.

westy154 · Post by **westy154** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:11 pm

Gibbo12 wrote:I like the image of the walkway to the front of the stadium, good idea.

I liked that bit too actually. Something like that would absolutely buzz before and after a big game.