Milan to leave San Siro

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The first designs for the new stadium are out:






Here's a video with plastic models of the stadium:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVQ5SeiABqU

Tuttosport has commented on some details:

http://www.milannews.it/altre-notizie/tu...lan-167606

Basically they say it will be 48,000, have two rings of fans, will be located 10 meters below street level and will be easily accessible via public transport. Apparently, Emirates, being the main sponsor to fund the project, will have naming rights. As it's being built next to Casa Milan, the area will have a strong Milan focus (a Milan village if you will).

Some comments on Gazzetta by the architect:

http://www.milannews.it/le-interviste/ga...ati-167596

He mentions the fundamental design principles were that it's sustained ecologically (it will have solar panels and reuse rainwater for bathrooms etc), it is designed to be an urban stage that fits in the area and should be accessible using public transport and isn't just intended for use for matches on a weekly basis, but also other events.

Next Football Italia have summarised the design pretty nicely:

http://www.football-italia.net/62219/mil...s-revealed

I've had a quick look at reactions so far and there are many doubts about the "block structure" design, though it looks like the reaction isn't all bad. Personally, I thought it wasn't the most attractive design when I first saw it, but understanding the design a bit more it's growing on me. The picture of it in the city really show how neatly it mixes with the surrounding area, while the square design itself allows for more space to really make use for commercial use. Plus it's totally unique to any other stadium I can think of.

Anyway, it's designed by Arup, who are one of the best stadium designers around at the moment, so they surely know much more than me. Here's some stadiums they've designed:

Bayern's Allianz Arena


Shakhtar's Donbass


Singapore's national stadium


Beijing's Olympic stadium (Bird's Nest)