Design
Why Stadium Roofs Stop Where They Do
Why stadium roofs stop where they do: see how a roof edge balances shelter, daylight and open views, and learn what to…
The archive
All stories
Explore stadium design through the routes, views, structures and details that shape a visit.
Movement
The Gate Number or the Stand Name?
Stadium gate number or stand name: learn which clue to follow first, reach the right entrance and continue from the…
History
When Terraces Gave Way to Seated Stands
When terraces gave way to seated stands, stadiums changed how crowds moved, watched and gathered. See how those…
Sightlines
The Best Seat Is Not Always on the Halfway Line
A clear football view depends on height and angle as well as distance. Compare seats by the runs, team shape and close…
Details
A First Stadium Visit: What to Notice Before Taking Your Seat
A first stadium visit feels easier when you know what to notice from the approach to the stand, including signs…
Our point of view
A venue tells its story in how it works
We look at stadiums as designed places: spaces that organise movement, attention and shared experience.