Chelsea’s state-of-the-art new house in the event that they depart Stamford Bridge designed by AI
AI has designed a new 60,000 seater stadium for Chelsea in nearby Earls Court if they finally decide to leave Stamford Bridge.
The Blue’s current ground in West London, as iconic as it is, isn’t fit for purpose for a club with Champions League aspirations and is hampering growth with its limited 42,000 capacity. Redeveloping the Bridge is proving very difficult, so the club’s controversial co-owners – Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, led by Behdad Eghbali – are now pursuing a move away.
The Lillie Bridge Depot in Earls Court has been tipped as a potential destination for a new stadium. But the club would need permission from Chelsea Pitch Owners – a non-profit organisation which owns both the freehold of the Stamford Bridge stadium and the naming rights of Chelsea Football Club – and could block any attempt to leave.
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Discussions have been held with Transport for London, one of the partners that looks after the Earl’s Court site, and the real estate developer Delancey. The Earl’s Court Development Committee wants to build a mixed-use development and no football stadium is included in its master plan, but that could change.
Supporters will be excited by the idea of a new ground close to the current one, with AI (Artificial Intelligence) providing a mock-up of what it could look like thanks to OLBG. Newly released images look at the finer details including the design both inside and outside the project, which could give Chelsea one of the best grounds in Europe.
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(Image: OLBG)
Central London’s skyline is seen in the background with trees surrounding a walkway to the stadium signalling an eco-friendly plan at a site that will also benefit the local community.
The glass facade has pillars running from the top of the stadium down to the ground. The logistics of building a new ground could mean Chelsea would need to find a temporary home, with Wembley a likely destination given Spurs have used it in the past.
(Image: OLBG)
Images also show a noticeable size difference inside with two large tiers around the stadium, hospitality areas in the middle, and glass parts of the walls letting in light. Chelsea’s owners haven’t been afraid to invest money on the pitch, but if they want sustained success, then finding a new home surely has to be a priority.
Chelsea have not ruled out staying put, but there has been no progress in any plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge. The ground’s proximity to a tube line makes a rebuild extremely challenging.
