The next stage of the Lord鈥檚 upgrade will see the Tavern Stand stripped back to its steel framework and rebuilt with more seating, while the smaller Allen Stand (parts of which date from the 1930s) will be demolished and replaced.聽
WilkinsonEyre was appointed following a design competition. It previously designed the new Compton and Edrich stands, built by ISG for 拢53m and opened in 2021.
The Tavern and Allen stands are close to the principal members鈥 entrance through the Grace Gate. WilkinsonEyre鈥檚 design proposals will seek to enhance the sense of arrival at Lord鈥檚 while meeting a requirement to modernise and improve the facilities in this part of the ground.
MCC estates director Robert Ebdon said: 鈥淎fter a thorough architects鈥 tender process, we are delighted to be renewing our successful partnership with the team at WilkinsonEyre for our next ambitious project. The Tavern and Allen stands are much cherished by members. Redevelopment will greatly improve the accessibility of the stands, increase our seating capacity by approximately 1,000, provide more flexible hospitality with increased catering facilities, and be vastly more sustainable鈥.
Capacity at Lord鈥檚 is currently 31,100.
Jim Eyre, founding director at WilkinsonEyre, said: 鈥淲e feel privileged to be commissioned to design the latest new structures at Lord鈥檚. Our experience of designing the Compton and Edrich stands has given us a special insight and passion for working at such an historic ground, contributing to its continued success as a sporting venue in the best way that we are able.鈥
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