New Stadium for Watford Football Club

New Stadium for Watford Football Club

Client: Wrenbridge Sport

Dates: 2018

Value: £80m

Project: Stadium-Led Mixed Use development

Location: Borehamwood

The proposed community-based stadium, envisioned within the comprehensive framework of a new masterplan, represents a synergistic collaboration between Holmes Miller and Wrenbridge Sport, aimed at revitalizing the urban landscape. Planned as the new home for Watford FC with a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators, the stadium integrates seamlessly into a mixed-use development scheme. Embracing the ethos of Vicarage Road, the project introduces the innovative HIVE concept, signifying a fusion of tradition and contemporary design principles. Central to its conception is the enhancement of matchday engagement and revenue generation, underscoring a commitment to both the sporting community and economic sustainability.

The stadium envisages not merely a venue for football matches but a dynamic hub for communal gatherings and cultural events, fostering a sense of belonging and collective identity. With meticulous attention to detail, the design encapsulates the essence of inclusivity, accessibility, and environmental consciousness, thus epitomising a progressive vision for urban regeneration. In essence, the community-based stadium emerges as a cornerstone of the new masterplan, poised to invigorate the local landscape and redefine the relationship between sports, architecture, and community life.