Popular Post hippo Posted June 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2022 Any news on beer filling from the bottom of the glass facility ? 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 5 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: The fans consultancy group were invited to a meeting on this last night and I can add my two pennies later, but I'd say that aesthetically, the designs don't blow me away, and it seems a shame that they're putting the Villa Live building right in front of the facade of the grand new stand - but the final look and feel of the outside of both buildings isn't yet completed - they're still considering materials and finishes - which is why they're looking for people to add to the survey. Functionally though, these plans are excellent - opening up the Brookvale site so that it becomes an extension of Villa Park on matchdays, the expanded capacity, eight times the number of hospitality places in the new North than the old North stand, the ability to have the Villa Live building as a concert venue with a capacity of more than 2,500, or as a place to watch games on a big screen for a couple of thousand fans, loads more spaces for the type of stuff that happens pre-match outside the Trinity at the moment, a big open space around the corner of North and Doug, much bigger and better concourses and a two tier stand that reflects the Holte and is reasonably similar to it in size and shape to give VP balance. The size of the concourses within the new stand are a world away from the Doug Ellis, with natural light and a load more space and the pitch side view will be amazing. Personally I think more can be done around the way it looks from the outside, but there's some really good stuff about the way it will work and what it will provide in terms of the matchday experience.* (Sorry about the phrase "matchday experience" I realise that it makes me sound like a knob) If it’s in front of what will be the new North stand into the car park then I’m not bothered one bit. It’s not replacing anything worth keeping so anything new and modern is an upgrade, it’s a bloody eye sore the way it is. Touch the outside of the Holte though and there will be blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 16 minutes ago, El Zen said: What’s wrong with a nice leisure centre anyway? True. Went to loads of great gigs in the early 90s at the Villa Leisure Centre 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 58 minutes ago, sidcow said: Thank you. I thought I was going mental. That's my point. I know it's just a general representation but this is the most visible point of the whole development and pretty much hides the stand. It's what most people will see on their approach to the ground. There is A LOT to get wrong here. I would much prefer it sat a lot further back from the stand. You know they can't magic space out of thin air right? The are trying to fit as much into tiny ass space as possible..there will be some level of compromise. Jesus Christ man. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 1 hour ago, sidcow said: Does this seriously not scream Leisure Centre to anyone? I surely can't be alone in this. I like the idea of a large glass construction, will need to be highly toughened glass though. It is pretty hard for it not to look better than the current North Stand and if they get it right it shouldn't look too leisure centery. I'm still not convinced that any structure would be used outside of match days as Aston isn't exactly the first place on my lips for a day out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 The indicative drawings are very similar to the new Anfield Road End 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post maqroll Posted June 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2022 Some things I asked for in the survey: Incorporate old fashioned styling wherever possible, like wrought iron, stained glass, ornate brick work, ivy on exterior facades, hedges. Solar panels, EV charging station, phasing out plastics. More veg/vegan food. A quality non alcoholic beer option. Stronger engagement with West Indian and Asian communities in the area. Stronger engagement with international fans. A community garden and community food Bank. A plan to accentuate and amplify the acoustics in the ground. Safe standing in lower Holte. More coordination with fans to generate atmosphere on match days. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, thabucks said: The indicative drawings are very similar to the new Anfield Road End Of course they are, Gerrard and Purlow turning us into baby-Liverpool 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen_Evans Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 50 minutes ago, Rich192 said: People forget that traders need access to DDDIIIXXXOOONNSSS. Do you mind if I talk, Jill? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, thabucks said: The indicative drawings are very similar to the new Anfield Road End C&B specs on but based on the section our fanzone looked better positioned, the height of the ceiling and the glass should make for a nicer space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 I thought they might do a Liverplop and build the new stand behind the old one to keep the capacity up but I guess with all the other work on the other building it's not possible. For me it seems to tick all the boxes, it's massive, kind of mirrors the Holte, has brick on the outside and links up with the other two stands without looking like a bowl. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Another interesting comparison for me with the Liverpool section is it looks like they're cramming stuff in to the bottom concourse under the seats whereas we've taken that as dead space and gone a floor higher on the top level (whereas they have a plant area) Again C&B specs on but I think our design uses space better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Yes, I must say I'm quite impressed with the plans so far. You have to drastically increase capacity without expanding the footprint, keep it in some sort of sympathy with what's already there and improve facilities. These plans seem to address all that. There's no point putting an artistic looking quirky monstrosity next to a stadium that doesn't feature any other construction of that style. This takes us us to early 50k capacity, then in a few years we can fill in the Holte / Trinity corner, Expand the Doug Ellis over the Witton Lane itself (making the road a tunnel) and go for 60K. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 23 minutes ago, sne said: Of course they are, Gerrard and Purlow turning us into baby-Liverpool Yepikayeeeey, yepikayoooooo, you'll never walk alone! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Mic09 said: Yepikayeeeey, yepikayoooooo, you'll never walk alone! I hate they way we sing Ghowstroyduz in duh Skoy. It really annoys me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 8 minutes ago, Mic09 said: Yepikayeeeey, yepikayoooooo, you'll never walk alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted June 28, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted June 28, 2022 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Pissflaps said: You know they can't magic space out of thin air right? The are trying to fit as much into tiny ass space as possible..there will be some level of compromise. Jesus Christ man. The only "Jesus Christ Man" required on here is in relation to the hissy fits being thrown when some concern is shown to ensure Villa Park ends up with a quality rebuild Edited June 28, 2022 by sidcow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 7 minutes ago, sidcow said: The only "Jesus Christ Man" required on here is in relation to the hissy fits being thrown when some concern is shown to ensure Villa Park ends up with a quality rebuild It would also be the most 'turn the other cheek' member of The Avengers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted June 28, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted June 28, 2022 (edited) I've posted my views on the expanse of brick wall on the survey. Look forward to the proper renders with hopefully more detail/texture information. Maybe an opportunity for some more mosaics here? Can I make it absolutely clear I am positive and right behind this development which is going to revolutionise us. Just desperately want us to get it right. I've also now listened to the Purslow interview. It's clear that the new "Our Future City Plan" taking Birmingham development to 2040 will include wholesale development of Aston centered on Villa Park. I think you will also see Villa Live pitching at the Asian Wedding market Edited June 28, 2022 by sidcow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted June 28, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted June 28, 2022 28 minutes ago, Mic09 said: Yepikayeeeey, yepikayoooooo, you'll never walk alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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