Birmingham City FC unveils plans for new Heatherwick-designed stadium

By Tom Lowe2025-11-21T11:35:00

Design features 12 towering chimney structures intended as an homage to the city’s industrial past

Heatherwick Studio has unveiled its plans for a new 62,000-seat stadium for Birmingham City Football Club featuring a ring of towering chimney-like structures.

The new ground at Bordesley Green has been designed in collaboration with US stadium specialist Manica and film director Steven Knight, the lead writer on the next James Bond film.

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