North Stand Construction Discussion

jimharri said:


An interesting alternative view to the drone footage we've become used to. The view from ground level gives you some idea of just how big the hotel and the adjacent building are.
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Yeah, plus their true size is kind of lost in the relative context, as they sit in a vast open space next to a huge stadium. Those same two blocks, in the city centre with a tighter or more relatable urban grid etc, dominate most streets. And would feel completely different to how they do in this setting where a sense of scale is somewhat lost. My point being, they are big.
 
Also on a serious note the other corner now has new white beams in the gap that has scaffolding, could be prep for a floor ?
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Coatigan said:
Yeah, plus their true size is kind of lost in the relative context, as they sit in a vast open space next to a huge stadium. Those same two blocks, in the city centre with a tighter or more relatable urban grid etc, dominate most streets. And would feel completely different to how they do in this setting where a sense of scale is somewhat lost. My point being, they are big.
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You could even say, er, "massive".
 
Can't be arsed finding the post where I said it before but when the single sail was up previously, I mentioned that the joint, if not staggered, being adjacent to the glass highlighted it in the reflection. Glad to see they have changed its position to be in line with the spandrel.
 
In reply all the criticisms of the North Stand, hotel, office block and fanzone. AFC Bournemouth are seeking planning permission to demolish the existing south stand during the close season 2026/7 and getting a prefab stand slotted together before the next season. Then the following the next close season they plan to increase the capacity of two other stands, again using prefab extensions. Personally, I can’t believe these will be very exciting stands from which to watch football, but some of our grandkids might have a chance to watch Premier League football.All these together would double capacity to something similar to Brentford. I don’t think SSSkies and CPOverview will be following this though
 
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Bournemouth Blue said:
In reply all the criticisms of the North Stand, hotel, office block and fanzone. AFC Bournemouth are seeking planning permission to demolish the existing south stand during the close season 2026/7 and getting a prefab stand slotted together before the next season. Then the following the next close season they plan to increase the capacity of two other stands, again using prefab extensions. Personally, I can’t believe these will be very exciting stands from which to watch football, but some of our grandkids might have a chance to watch Premier League football.All these together would double capacity to something similar to Brentford. I don’t think SSSkies and CPOverview will be following this though
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Thanks Bournemouth Blue not at 258miles each way and 4 and a half hour drives, I'd have to give up my job wife and kids to do that, then wouldn't have 2 pennies to rub together. Seriously though I'm sure there will be people on the south coast who would cover that. Good luck to them.
 
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