Portsmouth FC stadium - Herzog & de Meuron.
Architects Herzog & de Meuron have unveiled revised plans for a football stadium on the waterfront at Porstmouth in England.
The proposal, for Horsea Island in Portsmouth harbour, replaces an earlier design for a stadium located in the city centre. See our story from last year for details of the original proposal.
Herzog & de Meuron’s scheme includes a new 36,000 seater stadium for Portsmouth FC, an exhibition centre, housing and a waterfront park.
Below is a statement from the architects followed by a press release from the developer,
A Stadium on the Water, Football in the Park, an Icon for the City
Portsmouth’s historical asset has traditionally been its connection with the water, and more recently football has become the other great asset of the city. Horsea Island will allow the football stadium to become a visual icon at the gateway to the city, creating a new identity for both Portsmouth and Pompey. It is perfectly situated on the water next to the confluence of the main access roads, allowing a dramatic first view of the stadium with the city behind.
