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New visuals revealed for KSS-designed AFC Wimbledon stadium
by Tom Walker | 30 Oct 2019
Football League club AFC Wimbledon has revealed detailed design visuals for its new £30m Plough Lane stadium in south London. The images show that the stadium – designed by KSS Group – will feature a main West Stand with three tiers, dominated by 12 glass-fronted executive boxes. The two opposite corners will be unconnected, but due to the venue's flexible design, they can, in the future, be joined to create
Allies and Morrison to develop All England Lawn Tennis Club expansion masterplan
by Stu Robarts | 29 Oct 2019
Allies and Morrison have been appointed to develop the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) expansion masterplan following its acquisition of the adjacent golf club last year. The AELTC, which hosts The Championships, Wimbledon tennis tournament, plans to develop the 120ac (49ha) site so that it can host the tournament's qualifying competition within its grounds. In addition, it hopes to improve the arrival experience and other elements of the visiting
Willmott Dixon to build £70m Wimbledon tennis complex – designers include Hopkins Architects and Rolfe Judd
by Tom Walker | 08 Aug 2019
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has appointed Willmott Dixon to construct a new members’ centre adjacent to the iconic Wimbledon Championship complex. The £70m facility, located on Somerset Road, will include 12 new tennis courts (six indoor and six outdoor), new club house facilities, an enhanced arrivals experience for competitors at The Championships and upgraded Centre Court chiller plant. There will also be a single-storey underground car park
AFC Wimbledon get green light to build new Plough Lane stadium
by Rob Gibson | 13 Dec 2017
English football club AFC Wimbledon will begin building a new stadium at Plough Lane after reaching an agreement with Merton Council. The original Wimbledon FC had to leave Plough Lane in 1991 after the Taylor Report – undertaken in the wake of the Hillsborough tragedy – meant top-flight sides had to play in all-seater stadiums. The stadium was turned into residential space but now a new development at Plough Lane,
Thornton Tomasetti served Wimbledon court revamp project
by Matthew Campelli | 05 Jul 2016
Engineering design experts Thornton Tomasetti have been selected to work on the £70m (US$92.8m, €83.4m) project to renovate Wimbledon’s No. 1 Court. The studio will work alongside KSS Architects to provide structural and facade design engineering services for the new development, which will include a retractable roof. Improved public facilities, 15 new hospitality suites and an increased capacity to 12,000 seats will also be included in the project. Thornton Tomasetti
AFC Wimbledon submits stadium plans for Plough Lane site
by Tom Walker | 18 Nov 2014
AFC Wimbledon has submitted a planning application to Merton Council for a new stadium at Plough Lane in South London. The League Two football club is planning to build a 11,000-capacity stadium on the site of Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium – a location the club calls its “spiritual home”. The application has been submitted in partnership with residential builder Galliard Homes and seeks permission to build 600 residential units along with
Wimbledon roof set for May test event
by Pete Hayman | 23 Apr 2009
Adverse weather conditions and bad light at this year's Wimbledon are set to become less of an issue after it was confirmed that testing of Centre Court's new retractable roof is nearly complete. The All England Club has revealed that final testing of the 5,200sq m (55,972sq ft) roof and air-management systems at the venue are now underway ahead of a ceremony to be held on 17 May in order
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