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[JimB]

Injeanious - I realise that those are only hastily patched together mock ups but that's exactly the kind of hatchet job to this iconic building that I most fear.

[mrparkersdogbite]

Originally Posted by JimB

I don't see how it is possible without destroying large parts of the existing building.

And if that is what they plan to do, then no sane person should be in favour of it.

The plan as I understand it is not to build the entirety of the stadium within the Power Station. It is to build one of the stands or perhaps the North-West corner of the stadium within BPS in place of the Eastern Turbine Hall. There is simply not enough room to locate the whole thing inside the Power Station. Unfortunately.

[Köbtke]

Originally Posted by Paraguay Dreamer

Bad post.

You DO realise that it was a response to Nikola10's earlier posts about not "wasting" money on building fancy stadiums, right?

[JimB]

Originally Posted by mrparkersdogbite

The plan as I understand it is not to build the entirety of the stadium within the Power Station. It is to build one of the stands or perhaps the North-West corner of the stadium within BPS in place of the Eastern Turbine Hall. There is simply not enough room to locate the whole thing inside the Power Station. Unfortunately.

Yes, I know all that!

And, I have to say, I don't like the idea of any part of the existing building being demolished - even the non listed side. It just seems to me that demolishing one side of this building will destroy its integrity. And it's too iconic a building to suffer such a fate.

I'd far prefer, if Chelsea do move there, that they simply build a new stadium adjacent to the stadium and find another use for the power station which doesn't involve knocking a large part of it down.

[West12Rangers]

Originally Posted by JimB

Yes, I know all that!

And, I have to say, I don't like the idea of any part of the existing building being demolished - even the non listed side. It just seems to me that demolishing one side of this building will destroy its integrity. And it's too iconic a building to suffer such a fate.

I'd far prefer, if Chelsea do move there, that they simply build a new stadium adjacent to the stadium and find another use for the power station which doesn't involve knocking a large part of it down.

i agree

[shedendedd]

Originally Posted by Injeanious

They could squeeze a 30k (not that they need that) stand between the towers and then the rest outside quite easily, it's physically impossible to get a whole stadium in there, without knocking down one of the listed parts.

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Superb example. The only realistic way of preserving this iconic building and providing Chelsea with a stadium to be known worldwide with and proud of. Take note please, the ONLY REALISTIC option is this. To build a mini town centre which is vital to financing this project, the new stadium cannot be built anywhere apart from using the existing power station building.

[will101]

And how is the mass transit problem getting fixed?

[shedendedd]

Originally Posted by will101

And how is the mass transit problem getting fixed?

A new tube station linked to the northern line. Apparently chelsea are willing to invest up to £200million in this alone.

[JimB]

Originally Posted by shedendedd

Superb example. The only realistic way of preserving this iconic building and providing Chelsea with a stadium to be known worldwide with and proud of. Take note please, the ONLY REALISTIC option is this. To build a mini town centre which is vital to financing this project, the new stadium cannot be built anywhere apart from using the existing power station building.

In which case, I have to say that I hope that Chelsea are thwarted in their plans.

I'd far rather that such an iconic building retain its integrity.

[drifany]

can't wait to see the proposed stadium look like.
and i hope it will open one space to view thames river and downtown london from inside the stadium.

KTBFFH

[will101]

Originally Posted by shedendedd

A new tube station linked to the northern line. Apparently chelsea are willing to invest up to £200million in this alone.

Sorry. If I had half a brain, I would have looked this up myself.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norther...n_to_Battersea

BTW, Battersea Power Station made a cameo in the first episode of Sherlock: Series 2. I'm watching the first showing right now. What can I say; I'm 6,000 miles away. It takes a while for these things to reach the outer provinces.

[Nikola10]

do you guys have heart to send money to help africa

[will101]

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[Harry1990]

what does Africa have to do with a stadium in West London?

[PWK]

Hi Guys - Great thread, thanks to all of you who have spent time mocking up possible stadium designs.

I'm a keen Chelsea fan and have been following this thread since the announcement.

Working with architects and planning experts we have developed a plan to preserve all the significant aspects of Battersea Power Station. The four iconic chimneys and wash towers along with the Grade II* listed west turbine hall and control room will be restored and retained in their original locations and provide a unique architectural backdrop to a world-class stadium with a capacity of around 60,000 seats.
Following feedback from fans, our initial plans include a 15,000-all seated one-tier stand behind the south goal, likely to be the biggest one-tier stand in football. Also as suggested by many fans, the stadium proposed is rectangular in shape with four separate stands

So as much as i got really excited by Injeanious design, does the 15k south stand goal rule this design out?

Many thanks

[Köbtke]

Originally Posted by Nikola10

do you guys have heart to send money to help africa

Why is it you keep going on about this in this thread but in the WHL thread you say you've been waiting for the new stadium?

And yes indeed, what does Africa have to do with anything in this thread. And why are you on a forum dedicated to skyscrapers and other grad architecture if you really just prefer sending everything we can spare to Africa?

[PWK]

Thinking about Injeanious design, for a 60k stadium and a 15k one tier south stand.
I'd imagine that the west stand would be 2 tiers leaving room for further expansion.

Would anyone care to indulge us Chelsea fans with a complete mock up?

Thanks Guys

[Nikola10]

ok ill stopping talking about africa but the new stadium is the stadium gonna have round stands or just a main stands

[PWK]

Originally Posted by Nikola10

ok ill stopping talking about africa but the new stadium is the stadium gonna have round stands or just a main stands

From Chelsea FC's statement.


Following feedback from fans, our initial plans include a 15,000-all seated one-tier stand behind the south goal, likely to be the biggest one-tier stand in football. Also as suggested by many fans, the stadium proposed is rectangular in shape with four separate stands

[RMB2007]

Any idea when Ernst & Young will announce who the successful bidder for the site is? It certainly sounds like Chelsea have a fair amount of competition for the site.