North Stand Construction Discussion

[Coatigan]

I think the new roof will cover the same area as the old roof for the lower tier.

Yea pretty much.

 

[Coatigan]

Based on what the edge on this one looks right now, I just don't believe that the final design will be a straight copy of this one. They're not stupid people.

They will sort the edge, no doubt. Won't really 'look' any different though, it will still look as it does now, just without the issue.

 

[Centurions]

I think the new roof will cover the same area as the old roof for the lower tier.

There's around one third length of the new beams to be added to the ends yet. It's going to be massive.

 

[Penders1957]

There's around one third length of the new beams to be added to the ends yet. It's going to be massive.

The prevailing wind in Manchester is southerly (ie. From the south ) so the north stand is always (or the front of it) is always going to get the brunt of wet weather :-(

 

[Bigg Bigg Blue]

Is the roof leaking…. :-)

Don't know, it's not raining : )

 

[Gray]

The prevailing wind in Manchester is southerly (ie. From the south ) so the north stand is always (or the front of it) is always going to get the brunt of wet weather :-(

We usually get South Westerly weather so the North and East stands suffer the most if it is wet.

 

[Gordyola]

Unlike the south stand they have taken the opposite approach here. Not attempting to join the corrners but deliberately and obviously stopping them with a clear distinction between the two.

It may seem severe, but imho it does actually work better. Just my own take.

With the North Stand having the single upper tier, there is a break-line between the sides and the end, similar to the Spuds stadium solution, whereas with the South Stand they have tried to keep the natural flow of the roof

 

[HelloCity]

Unlike the south stand they have taken the opposite approach here. Not attempting to join the corrners but deliberately and obviously stopping them with a clear distinction between the two.

It may seem severe, but imho it does actually work better. Just my own take.

I agree.

It’s basically a toss up of whether you want the corners to look better internally and not as fluid externally (north stand);

Or,

The corners to look bad internally but look more fluid with the rest of the stadium externally (south stand).

 

[Penders1957]

I agree.

It’s basically a toss up of whether you want the corners to look better internally and not as fluid externally (north stand);

Or,

The corners to look bad internally but look more fluid with the rest of the stadium externally (south stand).

I’ll take the north stand option :-)

 

[Coatigan]

With the North Stand having the single upper tier, there is a break-line between the sides and the end, similar to the Spuds stadium solution, whereas with the South Stand they have tried to keep the natural flow of the roof

Yeah, but there is a natural break on both at the corners (you can see it in jimharris photo as well) so either development could have taken either approach to the roof junctions really. Both also need redone one way or the other if the east and west stands ever extend.

If the south stand hadn't been done, I'd probably be thinking this stand being split out was a bit harsh or even lazy. But having seen how the south turned out, I personally think it is somewhat better. I do get others arguing otherwise though, which I have seen, just comes down to personal preference.

 

[SAMtheMANc]

Yeah, but there is a natural break on both at the corners (you can see it in jimharris photo as well) so either development could have taken either approach to the roof junctions really. Both also need redone one way or the other if the east and west stands ever extend.

If the south stand hadn't been done, I'd probably be thinking this stand being split out was a bit harsh or even lazy. But having seen how the south turned out, I personally think it is somewhat better. I do get others arguing otherwise though, which I have seen, just comes down to personal preference.

I like the two stands being different but having a somewhat uniformity. I hope the East and CB stand go through a similar revision.

 

[HelloCity]

The lack of new end blocks at the north end of the side 3rd tiers gives me OCD.

 

[Penders1957]

The lack of new end blocks at the north end of the side 3rd tiers gives me OCD.

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I think the large tv screens will move across to fill the gap :-)

 

[HelloCity]

I think the large tv screens will move across to fill the gap :-)

Think they’re staying put.

 

[ssskies]

Great result, now beat Palace in the FA Cup, back at the etihad tomorrow afternoon for a good look around. Going to go Monday, Wednesday and Friday so hopefully see some changes. Cheers

 

[jrb]

Those of you who love Rebar are in for a treat. ;-)

 

[Auden night mail]

Great result, now beat Palace in the FA Cup, back at the etihad tomorrow afternoon for a good look around. Going to go Monday, Wednesday and Friday so hopefully see some changes. Cheers

Head down for 8pm Friday night

 

[Stretford Born Blue]

The lack of new end blocks at the north end of the side 3rd tiers gives me OCD.

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I’ve wondered why the didn’t extend those, as they did when the South Stand was extended.
Would add another

The lack of new end blocks at the north end of the side 3rd tiers gives me OCD.

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I’ve wondered that, it would also add around 260 seats to capacity, pushing it well over 62k.

 

[Coatigan]

I’ve wondered why the didn’t extend those, as they did when the South Stand was extended.
Would add another

I’ve wondered that, it would also add around 260 seats to capacity, pushing it well over 62k.

When complete, it will be over 62k. Just. If including the suites looking onto the pitch within the hotel, that is.

 

[jrb]

I've just done a 15 minute walk around video of the construction site on my mobile. The video might be a bit shaky. No commentary. I'll post the video afterwards.