The first phase of this 30,000 seater stadium has just been finished at Milton Keynes and will provide the venue for Milton Keynes Dons’ (formerly Wimbledon Football Club) home games now that they have moved into the area. The stadium is funded through partnership with Asda Stores Ltd, the supermarket chain, and the site will also feature their new supermarket and a non-food retail development.
The stadium’s signature will be provided by a continuous floating roof. SKM anthony hunts have developed innovative structural concepts in order to provide a lightweight, buildable and striking solution. The scheme also incorporates a 180 bed hotel, a ballroom capable of seating 800 people and an arena, backing onto the stadium space, to provide a truly multi-functional sports and leisure venue.
Throughout the design and construction the Client’s brief has evolved as his business plan has developed. SKM anthony hunts have been adaptable and proactive to incorporate changes to the design whilst maintaining the flow of structural information for tender and construction. Our experience and knowledge of stadia, and their delivery skills have enabled the Contractor to develop a fastrack programme in response to the Client’s requirements.
Planning permission was granted in February 2004, and work started on site in February 2005. The design of the next phase of construction is underway.
Architect: HOK sport
Project Value: £60 million