First-class team facilities

We acted as Project Architect and Technical Advisor for this outstanding stadium, tailored to support the needs of Loughborough’s first XI football and first XV rugby teams. Designed as a Category D facility, it meets the Football Association and National Ground grading requirements.

The main terrace provides seating for 3,000 spectators with optional capacity for 800 additional seats during major events. Changing for officials and players is at ground floor including a mix of 14-, 16- and 20-person team areas, interconnected for greater flexibility. At first floor, an open-plan, glazed bar overlooks the pitch and provides direct access to a covered and elevated 300-seater terrace.

To respond to the green, semi-rural setting, we specified natural larch cladding, an attractive, durable, and low-carbon material, and used split-face masonry to provide a distinctive, hewn texture.

We successfully met the programme to complete in time for the season’s opening fixtures. In the lead up to London 2012, Team GB were based on campus for their preparation training. The stadium also hosted a segment of the Olympic Torch relay.