North Stand Construction Discussion

Nordic Blue copper wall cladding is pre-patinated at the Aurubis mill to immediately provide the same blue patinated surface that otherwise develops over time in the environment. Different intensities of patina flecks can be created, revealing some of the dark-oxidised background.

It would have tied in nicely with the stadium grey, Hotel glass windows, and the Hotel white sails.

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In my opinion.

Did City and Populous used a mood board when deciding on the brick exterior of the Hotel?

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jrb said:
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That looks dodgy as fook every before you get out on the roof FFS!
 
bluekeith said:
A while ago CP overview showed that the deck behind the new screen had been extended just like the one in manager's corner so it could be a new screen.
Would they need planning permission for whatever they are up to?
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They already have planning permission for 4 screens, under the previous approval.
 
Anyone know if this is the final finish for this bit or there something overlaying it? Took a walk around on Sunday. I think it could be so much better if this is to be the final finish. There's no texture or detail. It looks like an after thought (No Shit Sherlock) but the materials used to blend the south stand to the original structure are much cleaner and seamless.

I don't mind the abruptness of the stand coming out, just the blending of old to new.

I should really be patient and wait for the finished product, but can anyone elaborate?




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BAB.DAB said:
Wet bricks,
Storage, proper protection after the bricks have been laid.
Possible that some of the salts are down to the bricklayers
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The salts are in the clay before firing take place so it’s not fault it’s just the nature of the product , so your points are not valid
 
LeroyChickenSane said:
Anyone know if this is the final finish for this bit or there something overlaying it? Took a walk around on Sunday. I think it could be so much better if this is to be the final finish. There's no texture or detail. It looks like an after thought (No Shit Sherlock) but the materials used to blend the south stand to the original structure are much cleaner and seamless.

I don't mind the abruptness of the stand coming out, just the blending of old to new.

I should really be patient and wait for the finished product, but can anyone elaborate?




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Like the rest of us you’ll just have to see , cos the club are very secretive
 
Penders1957 said:
The salts are in the clay before firing take place so it’s not fault it’s just the nature of the product , so your points are not valid
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Bricks and mortar contain salts, such as sulfates or carbonates of calcium, sodium, or potassium
Water, from rain or other sources, dissolves these salts and carries them through the porous material.
You didn't mention mortar, so your points are not valid.
Wet bricks are the problem.
 
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LeroyChickenSane said:
Anyone know if this is the final finish for this bit or there something overlaying it? Took a walk around on Sunday. I think it could be so much better if this is to be the final finish. There's no texture or detail. It looks like an after thought (No Shit Sherlock) but the materials used to blend the south stand to the original structure are much cleaner and seamless.

I don't mind the abruptness of the stand coming out, just the blending of old to new.

I should really be patient and wait for the finished product, but can anyone elaborate?




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Its the final finish

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Its a very dry & settled week in Mancunia land this week so if they are behind they can make up for it this week
 
Coatigan said:
They already have planning permission for 4 screens, under the previous approval.
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Its in the current proposal too - here's page 66 from the Design & Access Statement of the Planning App for the current build
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There are other schematics which show it too - on page 93 (I think) is the view from the TV Studio Gantry showing two screen in the South Stand Corners
 
jrb said:
I’ll let you know when I’m walking on it. ;-)
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Don't get me wrong I'l be first in line for the experience, in case anyone is not sure how its going to work and where you'll get to walk, here are a couple of pages from the planning app Design and Access Statement specifically about the Roof Top Walk - see the pink path on the roof below
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Access starts at the ground level in the NW corner and there will be a lift straight up to the top at L04 where the exterior route starts (at 1 above)

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The bit down the side (at 2, photographed by JRB above) with its alternate route back UNDER the roof of the stand seems to be an alternative , I guess that will become clear in time.
 
DiscoSteve said:
Access starts at the ground level in the NW corner and there will be a lift straight up to the top at L04 where the exterior route starts (at 1 above) not quite sure how the bit down the side (at 2, photographed by JRB above) and its route back UNDER the roof of the stand works though, I guess that will become clear in time.
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Access will be from the museum as part (extra) of the stadium tour via the link from the commercial building to the stand
 
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