Wagner went on to say “the iconic design is a statement of intent for the City of Birmingham and the West Midlands, testament to a region that is on the rise.”
Thomas Heatherwick, founder and design director of Heatherwick Studio who is developing the stadium said they hoped to capture the spirit of Birmingham.
“Too often, stadiums feel like spaceships that could have landed anywhere, sterilising the surrounding area. This stadium grows from Birmingham itself – from its brickworks, its thousand trades, and the craft at its core.
“It’s also a wholehearted place for the community. The stadium will truly come alive where it meets the ground; a place for play, gathering, and everyday life.”
