Category Archives: Sports Facilities

Mound Stand, Lord’s – London

The Mound Stand at Lord’s marked the start of a key chapter in the Marylebone Cricket Club’s modern history of commissioning high-quality contemporary architecture. Designed by Sir Michael Hopkins, the stand was opened in 1987 and ushered in a series … Continue reading

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Allianz Arena – Munich

When Germany was awarded the honour of hosting the football World Cup in 2004, it needed a whole new series of stadiums to take the strain, and show itself off as a sport-loving, capable nation. The Allianz Arena was one … Continue reading

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