Sport Concepts Portfolio

WORK.
CVS.
MIKE SMITH BSC(HONS) DIPARCH.
PROFILE
Mike Smith has extensive experience in the design of sports and entertainment schemes in the UK and
abroad. A director of Sport Concepts for 15 years, he offers specialised experience in temporary and
permanent sports facility design and an in depth knowledge of sports federation and event overlay
requirements. He was responsible for the architectural technical review and the on-site build quality of four of
the major London 2012 Olympic venues including the Olympic Stadium and the London Aquatics Centre. His
most recent design work includes the 40,000 seat Spartak Stadium, The National Arena & Velodrome in
Glasgow & Liverpool Echo Arena. A graduate of the Bartlett School of Architecture UCL, he is the London
office manager.
ACADEMICS
Diploma in Architecture, Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London

BSc(Hons) Architecture, Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1999 to present Sport Concepts, Director

1998 to 1999 Virtualspace Design, London, Director
1995 to 1998 Hellmuth, Obata, and Kassabaum, London
1993 to 1995 Hellmuth, Obata, and Kassabaum, Hong Kong
SELECTED PROJECTS
Bristol Arena - 12,000 seat indoor arena - Design Audit

Budapest New Venues - Stadium, Aquatics Centre & Various Training venues - Design Audit
Saudi Arabian Aramco Football Stadia - 11 No. 45,000 Football Stadia - Design Audit
Flushing Meadows Tennis Centre - Design Audit
Kuwait International Tennis Centre - Lead Architect
Spartak Stadium, Moscow 40,000 seat Football Stadium - Lead Architect
London 2012 Olympic Stadium - 90,000 seat stadium Design Audit, On site supervision
London 2012 Aquatics Centre - 20,000 seat facility Design Audit, On site supervision
London 2012 Basketball Arena - 10,000 seat temporary arena Design Audit, On site supervision
London 2012 Water Polo Venue - 5,000 seat temporary arena Design Audit, On site supervision
Liverpool Indoor Arena, England 10,000 seat indoor arena Lead architect
Glasgow Indoor Arena & Velodrome 5,000 seat arena & 2,000 seat Velodrome Lead architect
Northumbria University New Sports Centre 4,000 seat arena, pool, gymnasium - Lead architect
Gloucester Stadium 30,000 seat stadium Lead architect
Manchester Commonwealth Games Stadium 37,000 60,000 seat stadium Design Audit
New Liverpool FC Football Stadium - 60,000 seat stadium Design Audit
Hampden Park consulting, Glasgow Temporary Athletics Platform 40,000 seats Design Audit
Wembley Stadium consulting, London Temporary Athletics Platform 60,000 seats Design Audit
2012 Budapest Olympic feasibility study - Design Audit Masterplan - Capital Improvements study
Nepstadion capital improvements study, Budapest, Hungary - Design Audit Capital Improvements
Singapore sports hub feasibility study & master plan Sports Masterplan Lead Architect
Hagibor Arena, Prague 10,000 seat indoor arena Lead Architect
Hungarian National Arena, Budapest 12,000 seat indoor arena Lead Architect
Turkish Basketball Federation 2010 world basketball championships Design Audit
Istanbul Super arena 20,000 seat indoor arena Lead Architect
Stadium, Arena, & Horse Track, Almere, Netherlands Sports Masterplan Lead Architect
Olympic handball arena, Athens 2008, Greece 8,000 seat Olympic indoor arena Lead Architect
Olympic boxing arena, Athens 2008, Greece 8,000 seat Olympic temporary arena - Lead Architect
Olympic press centre, Athens 2008, Greece Olympic Press centre - Lead Architect
Olympic Masterplan, Faliron, Athens 2008, Greece Olympic Masterplan - Lead Architect
Tennis centre Masterplan, Gdynia, Poland Sports Masterplan - Lead Architect
Algarve football stadium, Portugal 60,000 seat stadium Lead Architect
Lithuanian National Stadium, Vilnius, Lithuania 40,000 seat stadium Lead Architect.
MICHAEL LISCHER FAIA ARB.
PROFILE
Michael Lischer brings thirty years of experience to all phases of sports facility development, design and
construction. His goal to maximize revenue streams, minimize operational expenses, and enhance the
spectators' entertainment experience is embodied in iconic sports facilities around the Globe. Michael's
experience encompasses a variety of regional, international, and Olympic stadia and arena projects.
Michael has led international teams of consultants in preparing Olympic and other "super event" feasibility
studies, masterplans, and bids. Recent projects include design and technical reviews for the Copenhagen
Arena and Liverpool FC Stadium, and feasibility studies for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and Prague
Olympic Bid.
ACADEMICS
University of Kansas, USA, Bachelor of Environmental Design, 1978

Bachelor of Architecture, 1979
1998 to present Established Sport Concepts specifically to develop international sports and entertainment
facilities
1991 to 1998 Director, HOK Sport (Populous) Europe, London
1989 to 1991 Project Manager, HOK Sport, Sheffield Arena, England
1984 to 1991 Project Architect/Project Manager, HOK Sport, Kansas City, USA
SELECTED PROJECTS

Spartak Stadium, Moscow 40,000 seat Football Stadium
London 2012 Olympic Stadium - 90,000 seat stadium Design Audit, On site supervision
London 2012 Aquatics Centre - 20,000 seat facility Design Audit, On site supervision
London 2012 Basketball Arena - 10,000 seat temporary arena Design Audit, On site supervision
London 2012 Water Polo Venue - 5,000 seat temporary arena Design Audit
Glasgow Emirates Arena & Velodrome 5,000 seat indoor arena & 2,000 seat velodrome Lead architect
Wembley Stadium consulting, London Design Audit Temporary Athletics Platform 60,000 seats
Singapore sports hub feasibility study & masterplan Sports Masterplan Lead architect
Hungarian National Arena, Budapest 12,000 seat indoor arena lead architect
Turkish Basketball federation 2010 World Basketball Championships Bid Book
Stadium, Arena, & Horse Track, Almere, Netherlands Sports Masterplan Lead architect
Tennis centre, Gdynia, Poland Sports Masterplan Lead architect
Algarve football stadium, Portugal 60,000 seat stadium Lead architect
Lithuanian National Stadium, Vilnius, Lithuania 40,000 seat stadium Lead architect
Toulouse Stadium Renovation
National Cycling Centre, Manchester, England
National Cycling Centre, Manchester
Prague Olympic Games Planning
1996 & 2000 Manchester Olympic Bid Preparation
SIMON LORING ARB.
PROFILE
Simon has worked on a diverse portfolio of innovative designs around the world including large Masterplans
for Singapore, new Indoor venues in Budapest, Liverpool, Glasgow and Athens and a new football Stadium
for Spartak Moscow. Simon was Design Principal for the Glasgow National Indoor Arena, an unique and
complex scheme involving the construction of a 5,000 capacity arena with the first six lane hydraulic track in
the UK, in conjunction with a indoor Velodrome and community sport facilities. This exciting project is part of
a scheme to transform the east end of Glasgow and is a key venue in the 2014 Commonwealth games.
Simon worked extensively on the London 2012 Olympics gaining expertise in the provision of temporary
venues and is currently working on a number of new projects including a new tennis centre in the middle
east, and is a consultant to Live Nation for the new Copenhagen arena. Simon is responsible for design
development in the office, promoting innovation, sustainability and high design quality throughout the design
phases of all projects.
ACADEMICS
Diploma in Architecture, Oxford Polytechnic College of Architecture
1999 to present Sport Concepts, Principal

1995 to 1999 Hellmuth, Obata, and Kassabaum, London, Associate in leisure / entertainment projects
1992 to 1995 George Woo & Partners, Dallas, Texas, Associate
1989 to 1992 Terry Farrell & Company, London, Senior Designer
1988 to 1989 SOM, London
SELECTED PROJECTS

Spartak Stadium, Moscow 40,000 seat Football Stadium - Lead Architect
Glasgow Indoor Arena & Velodrome 5,000 seat arena & 2,000 seat Velodrome Lead architect
Hampden Park consulting, Glasgow Temporary Athletics Platform 40,000 seats Design Audit
Wembley Stadium consulting, London Temporary Athletics Platform 60,000 seats Design Audit
Nepstadion capital improvements study, Budapest, Hungary - Design Audit Capital Improvements
Singapore sports hub feasibility study & master plan Sports Masterplan Lead Architect
Hagibor Arena, Prague 10,000 seat indoor arena Lead Architect
Hungarian National Arena, Budapest 12,000 seat indoor arena Lead Architect
Turkish Basketball Federation 2010 world basketball championships Design Audit
Stadium, Arena, & Horse Track, Almere, Netherlands Sports Masterplan Lead Architect
Olympic handball arena, Athens 2008, Greece 8,000 seat Olympic indoor arena Lead Architect
Olympic boxing arena, Athens 2008, Greece 8,000 seat Olympic temporary arena - Lead Architect
Olympic press centre, Athens 2008, Greece Olympic Press centre - Lead Architect
Olympic Masterplan, Faliron, Athens 2008, Greece Olympic Masterplan - Lead Architect
Tennis centre Masterplan, Gdynia, Poland Sports Masterplan - Lead Architect
Algarve football stadium, Portugal 60,000 seat stadium Lead Architect
Lithuanian National Stadium, Vilnius, Lithuania 40,000 seat stadium Lead Architect
COMPANY PROFILE.
COMPANY PROFILE.
Sport Concepts is an architectural practice that specialises in Sports Masterplan Experience
the design of sports and entertainment facilities. The Kuwait International Tennis Centre, Kuwait City
company was established in 1999 and its directors bring a Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore
wealth of experience on over 250 of the most iconic Wukesong, Beijing, China
international public assembly venues around the globe. Omniworld, Almere, Holland
Faliron Bay 2004, Athens, Greece
DESIGN SERVICES
We design:
stadia
arenas
super theatres
velodromes
training facilities
tennis centres
temporary venues
sports masterplans
CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Our goal is to design buildings that maximize revenue streams,
minimize operational costs, and provide the ultimate We also provide a comprehensive range of consultancy
spectators' entertainment experience. Our design services services, including:
encompass feasibility studies through building handover.
brief preparation
technical reviews
olympic & major event consultancy
client representation
expert witness services
on site supervision
Utilizing our technical knowledge and best international

practice, Sport Concepts can provide client assistance at all
stages of the design and construction of sports and
Arena Experience entertainment projects.
Emirates Arena & Velodrome, Glasgow, Scotland
Liverpool Arena, England Sport Concepts' expertise empowers our clients to be much
Athens 2004 Olympic Handball Arena more effective in the planning, preparation and staging of
Athens 2004 Olympic Boxing Arena sport venues and events.
National Arena, Budapest, Hungary
National Velodrome, Budapest, Hungary
2008 Basketball Arena, Beijing, China
Istanbul Arena, Istanbul, Turkey
Ankara Arena, Ankara, Turkey
Gymnastics Arena, Baku, Azerbaijan
Technical Review Experience

Bristol Arena, England
Budapest New Venues, Budapest, Hungary
Stadia Experience Aramco 45,000 Football Stadia, Saudi Arabia
Spartak Stadium, Moscow, Russia Flushing Meadows, New York, New York
Baghdad Stadium, Iraq 2012 Olympic Stadium, London, England
National Stadium, Vilnius, Lithuania 2012 Aquatics Centre, London, England
National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore 2012 Basketball Arena, London, England
Faro Football Stadium, Faro, Portugal 2012 Water Polo Arena, London, England
Dhaka Metropolitan Cricket Club, Bangladesh Copenhagen Arena, Denmark
Wembley Stadium, London, England
Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England
ARENAS.
EMIRATES ARENA & VELODROME.
Glasgow - Scotland
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Emirates Arena & Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome

COMMISSION: Full Design Services
CLIENT: Glasgow City Council
PROJECT VALUE: 90m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
One of the key venues for Glasgows bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games is their new NISA and
Velodrome.
Sport Concepts led an international team of consultants in the design of this unique facility. This is
effectively four buildings in one! There is an indoor velodrome with a 250 metre wood track, a 5,000
seat multi-purpose indoor athletics arena, three indoor sports halls, and two office floors for the national
sports federations.
In addition to its use for international sports competitions, the complex plays an important role in elite
athlete training and public sports and recreation.
The development is a cornerstone in the redevelopment of the east end of Glasgow. The building
opened in January 2013.
LIVERPOOL ECHO ARENA.
Liverpool - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Liverpool Echo Arena

CLIENT: Liverpool Vision
PROJECT VALUE: 120m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts assembled a team of internationally renowned consultants to win this international
design competition. The team included Wilkinson Eyre Architects, Faber Maunsell Engineers, and Buro
Happold Engineers.
The project was part of the facilities required for Liverpools 2008 European City of Culture celebrations.
The Arena & Conference Centre Liverpool is prominently located on reclaimed land in the Kings Dock
next to the Mersey River. The facilities include a 9,400 seat multi-purpose arena, a 1,350 seat
conference centre with associated meeting rooms and 5,000 sqm of exhibition halls.
To enhance the use and flexibility of the arena, it is linked at the arena floor level with the exhibition
halls. By utilizing the arena floor for exhibitions, the exhibition space is increased to 8,000 sm. The arena
and conference centre are linked at the arena public concourse level by a triple height atrium space
that accommodates food service and other customer amenities.
The complex opened January 2008 and has exceeded the original projections for event bookings.
BUDAPEST ARENA.
Budapest - Hungary
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Hungarian National Arena

CLIENT: Hungarian Ministry for Youth and Sport
PROJECT VALUE: 60m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
As the focus of the countrys sports and entertainment activities, this 13,000 seat facility has an
important role in Budapests cultural calendar. An adjacent ice sports training hall ensures 365 day per
year use.
The arena is designed to accommodate ice hockey and indoor athletics with a 200 metre track.
Since its opening, the building has exceeded all the initial predictions regarding event days and
spectator numbers.
ANKARA ARENA.
Ankara - Turkey
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Ankara Arena

COMMISSION: Schematic Design
CLIENT: Turkish Basketball Federation
PROJECT VALUE: 40m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Turkish Basketball Federation hosted the 2010 World Basketball Championships. The Ankara Arena
was the only new build venue for the Championship.
Sport Concepts was commissioned to design this multipurpose 10,000 seat venue for basketball and a
myriad of other sports and entertainment activities.
ATHENS 2004 HANDBALL ARENA.
Athens - Greece
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Athens 2004 Olympic Handball and Taekwondo Arena

CLIENT: Athens 2004 Olympic Committee
PROJECT VALUE: 40m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
One of the key venues for the 2004 Athens Summer Olympic Games was the 8,000 seat Handball and
Taekwondo arena. This facility is the cornerstone of the redevelopment of the Faliron Bay area. The
goal was to create a landmark facility that serves the local community and acts as a "beacon" in
attracting the public to the redeveloped waterfront.
Sport Concepts led the local team of designers and working with TPA Architects, developed this unique
facility. The Olympic overlay was the major design parameter, yet the facility is designed to convert to
a community event centre in the post Olympic configuration.
After the Olympics 4,000 spectator seats were removed and a number of "community rooms" were
constructed on the main concourse. The remaining 4,000 spectator seats are installed on telescoping
platforms offering total flexibility in rapidly configuring the building for a variety sports, entertainment,
and exhibition activities.
ATHENS 2004 BOXING ARENA.
Athens - Greece
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Athens 2004 Olympic Boxing Arena

PROJECT VALUE: 25m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts led a local team of designers in the design of the boxing venue for the 2004 Athens
Olympic Games. Working with TPA Architects in Athens, Sport Concepts developed the concept of a
demountable 8,000 seat arena. The facility satisfies the requirements of the International Amateur
Boxing Associations requirements for Olympic competition, yet is designed to be removed from the site
after the Olympics.
The service pods that accommodate toilet and food service facilities are prefabricated and are
designed to be reused in another location. The main arena structure is designed for easy dismantling
and recycling while the seating will simply be rented and returned after the Games. Although not
constructed, this concept has become the model for other venues that were constructed for the 2004
Games and more recent Olympics.
2012 HANDBALL ARENA.
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Olympic Handball Arena

COMMISSION: Concept Design
CLIENT: Olympic Delivery Authority
PROJECT VALUE: 50m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was short listed to design this facility for the 2012 London Olympics.
This arena accommodates 8,000 spectators and is a permanent legacy facility.
Post Olympics it will be used as a conference and multi-purpose events centre.

2012 FENCING ARENA.
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Olympic Fencing Arena

PROJECT VALUE: 50m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was short listed to design the Fencing Arena for the 2012 London Olympics.
The facility is temporary and specifically designed to be relocated and reused as a sports arena after
the Games.
2012 BASKETBALL ARENA.
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Olympic Basketball Arena

PROJECT VALUE: 50m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was short listed to design this 8,000 seat arena for the 2012 London Olympics Games.
The key design feature is the transformable cover that can be dressed as appropriate for the Games.
The building is temporary and is designed to be demounted after the Games and re-erected
elsewhere.
HAGIBOR ARENA.
Prague - Czech Republic
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Hagibor Arena

CLIENT: Czech Republic Ice Hockey Federation
PROJECT VALUE: 80m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts produced this design for a new 25,000 seat arena in Prague.
The concept design for this multi building complex is complete and the design has been submitted for
planning approval.
The complex includes a 25,000 seat indoor multipurpose arena, sports training and leisure building, and
an urban entertainment centre.
ISTANBUL SUPER ARENA.
Istanbul - Turkey
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Istanbul Super Arena

CLIENT: Turkish Basketball Federation
PROJECT VALUE: 100m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by the Turkish Basketball Federation to design an 18,000 seat multi-
purpose sports and entertainment venue.
Located on a prominent hillside site, the building takes advantage of views to the Bosphorus Strait.
WUKESONG ARENA.
Beijing - China
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Wukesong Arena

CLIENT: Beijing 2008 Olympic Basketball Arena
PROJECT VALUE: 90m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
This 18,000 seat indoor basketball arena is the focus of the Wukesong Sports & Cultural Centre. The
building is to be the venue for the 2008 Olympic basketball competition. The roof of the building is
composed of photo-voltaic cells to harness the suns energy. This is part of Chinas ambition to host a
green Olympics.
The arena is designed to be as flexible as possible for post Olympic use. To this end it will be capable of
accommodating ice hockey and indoor athletics with a 200 metre IAAF track.
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY SPORTS CAMPUS.
Newcastle - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Northumbria University Sports Campus

CLIENT: Northumbria University
PROJECT VALUE: 30m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by Northumbria University to design this new sports facility.
The primary use of the building is for indoor sports, high performance training, and leisure activities for
the University and local community.
Through the use of telescopic seating, the sports hall can be transformed into an arena for sports
competitions and non sport uses such as exhibitions and other large public assembly events. The facility
opened in June 2010.
The facility comprises:
Sports Hall
Fitness Suite
Performance Strength & Conditioning Room
Sprint track
Squash Courts
Fencing Salle
Well being Area
Studios and teaching Rooms
Caf and Climbing Wall
Metabolic Teaching Kitchen
Swimming Pool
STADIA.
SPARTAK STADIUM.
Moscow - Russia
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Spartak Stadium

CLIENT: Spartak FC
PROJECT VALUE: 250m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by Spartak Football Club to produce a concept design for a new
42,000 seat stadium.
The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 35,000 seats. The design allows for the capacity
to be expanded to approximately 42,000 on a temporary basis.
The design is an economical solution that is efficient, quick, and easy to construct. A large amount of
VIP and club seating is provided. This is segregated from the general seating areas and public
circulation. The facility opened in 2014.
BAGHDAD STADIUM.
Baghdad - Iraq
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Iraq National Stadium

CLIENT: Iraq Government
PROJECT VALUE: 500m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts prepared a concept design for a new Iraqi National Stadium.
The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 100,000 seats. Through the clever use of
telescopic seating, the design allows spectators to have excellent sightlines to the field of play for both
athletics and football events.
The stadium design incorporates photovoltaic technology for solar power generation. The project
contains over 10,000 square meters of VIP box seating.
HAMPDEN PARK ATHLETICS TRACK.
Glasgow - Scotland
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Hampden Park Stadium

CLIENT: Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Committee
PROJECT VALUE: 50m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts prepared a concept design to accommodate an athletics track in Hampden Park
Stadium.
The athletics track was constructed on polystyrene block and earth fill, two metres above the current
field of play level. The design was reviewed with IAAF and Commonwealth Games Federation officials
to ensure it satisfied their requirements.
The facility successfully hosted the athletics competitions of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
LITHUANIAN NATIONAL STADIUM.
Vilnius - Lithuania
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Lithuanian National Stadium

CLIENT: Lithuanian Government
PROJECT VALUE: 100m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The design of the Vilnius Stadium reflects the important role the new Stadium will play in the City. As the
major public assembly building for the City, its position on top of a hill overlooking the City is
appropriate.
It will be an identifying beacon for the area, and as a state of the art stadium, the identifying
landmark for the City of Vilnius.
The public entries are one of the major architectural features of the Stadium and are positioned
prominently in the ceter of each side. Large amounts of glass are proposed in these areas.
This subconsciously attracts spectators to the entrances and when used at night, the glowing entrances
heightened the spectators' sense of arrival.
NATIONAL STADIUM.
Kallang - Singapore
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Singaporean National Stadium

CLIENT: Singaporean Ministry of Community Development and Sports
PROJECT VALUE: 550m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts' team was commissioned to undertake a feasibility study for a new national stadium
and sports hub by the Singaporean Ministry of Community Development and Sports. This work included
the development of concept designs for the stadium component. The stadium design evolved from
the particular requirements of the Singapore National Day parade. The highlight of this three day
annual event is an aerial display including parachutists, flybys and fireworks.
To accommodate the need to view the sky and provide roof cover for all the spectator seats, the roof
opens like the petals of a flower. In the athletics configuration, the stadium seats 45,000 spectators.
Through the use of moveable seating sections the capacity increases to 55,000 for the National Day
parade.
FARO FC STADIUM.
Faro - Portugal
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Faro Stadium

CLIENT: Faro FC
PROJECT VALUE: 150m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
New 50,000 seat football stadium, designed to host the 2004 European Football Championship. The in-
flight form of the migratory bird life that resides in the area influences the dynamic architecture.
The building is designed to reduce to a capacity of 30,000 seats after the event.
METROPOLITAN CRICKET CLUB.
Dhaka - Bangladesh
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Metropolitan Cricket Stadium

CLIENT: Metropolitan Cricket Club
PROJECT VALUE: 180m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by the Metropolitan Cricket Club to produce a concept design for
a new stadium.
This new 25,000 seat facility replaces the existing facilities at the Dhaka Metropolitan Club.
The project is phased and includes clubhouse, athletics, and training facilities, in addition to the
stadium.
WEMBLEY STADIUM.
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Wembley Stadium

CLIENT: Sport England
PROJECT VALUE: 450m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was seconded to the British Governments review committee of the proposed
development of a new National Stadium in London or Birmingham. This included the requirement to
develop alternative designs for Wembley Stadium to assist the Governments review committee in
examining options for the funding and redesign of the project.
This design option prepared by Sport Concepts utilises the existing famous Twin Towers landmark
structure and maximises the amount of VIP and other revenue generating facilities.
MASTERPLANS.
KUWAIT INERNATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE.
Kuwait City - Kuwait
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Kuwait International Tennis Centre

CLIENT: Kuwait International Tennis Federation
PROJECT VALUE: 160m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
360 Mall is recognized as a worldwide shopping and entertainment destination. The goal of this project
is to expand the brand recognition of 360 into a new project that offers additional sports,
entertainment, and shopping.
The design of the Kuwait International Tennis Complex draws on key design features and materials used
in the existing mall to create a symbiotic relationship between the mall and the new tennis complex.
The centre will serve as the new home of the Kuwaiti Tennis Federation.
The Tennis Complex includes a 4,000 seat indoor arena, a 1,500 seat outdoor arena, 6 indoor tennis
courts, 8 outdoor tennis courts, and supporting clubhouse with tennis school.
GLASGOW MASTERPLAN.
Glasgow - Scotland
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Glasgow National Indoor Arena and Velodrome Masterplan

CLIENT: Glasgow City Council
PROJECT VALUE: 110m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts designed this master plan for the National Indoor Sports Arena & Velodrome, Glasgow.
The 2014 Commonwealth Games is the catalyst for regenerating this twelve hectare brownfield site.
In addition to the arena and velodrome venues, the site comprises outdoor 5-a-side football pitches, a
jogging track, a BMX circuit and car parking, all set within an urban park.
FALIRO MARINA MASTERPLAN.
Athens - Greece
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Faliro Marina Masterplan

PROJECT VALUE: 500m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts worked in association with SOM and local architects TPA to develop a dynamic master
plan for the Faliron bay area. The 2004 Olympic Games are the catalyst for regenerating this site. In
addition to the Olympic venues, the site contains a marina, a park, retail and commercial
development.
Sport Concepts focus was the site containing the Olympic Taekwando, Handball, Boxing and press
facilities. Issues Sport Concepts successfully addressed included Olympic security, circulation for the
tens of thousands of spectators and post Olympic use.
SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB.
Kallang - Singapore
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Singapore Sports Hub Masterplan

CLIENT: Singaporean Ministry of Sport
PROJECT VALUE: 3000m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts' team was commissioned to undertake a feasibility study for a new national stadium
and sports hub by the Singaporean Ministry of Community Development and Sports.
This work included the analysis of eight sites and master plan options for two of the sites. The master
plan incorporates a new 55,000 seat National Stadium with a warm up track, a new 6,000 seat indoor
arena, offices, hotels and a leisure dome.
The site includes an existing Kenzo Tange designed 5,000 seat indoor arena. Parking is subterranean
and restaurants and other food and beverage uses are located on the waterfront.
WUKESONG MASTERPLAN.
Beijing - China
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Wukesong Sport & Cultural Centre Masterplan

CLIENT: Beijing 2008 Olympic Committee
PROJECT VALUE: 500m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Wukesong Sports & Cultural Centre master plan incorporates the basketball, baseball and softball
competition sites for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The central building spine is a mixed-use retail, office
and hotel complex.
Post Olympics, the facility was designed to be a community sports centre and 20,000 seat multi-purpose
arena.
SPORT CAMPUS IRELAND.
Dublin - Ireland
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Sport Campus Ireland Masterplan

CLIENT: Sport Campus Ireland
PROJECT VALUE: 200m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
This master plan accommodates facilities for all of Irelands major sports. Included are; an 80,000 seat
National stadium, 12,000 seat indoor arena, velodrome, golf academy, tennis centre, and practice
football pitches.
These facilities are organized along a curving circulation spine that terminates in a hotel and
administration offices for the National Sports Federations.
OMNIWORLD ALMERE MASTERPLAN.
Almere - Holland
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Omniworld Almere Masterplan

CLIENT: Omniworld
PROJECT VALUE: 200m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Omniworld is a major extension to the "new town" Almere. Omniworld is to become the playground for
Almere with its focus on sports and entertainment.
Sport Concepts developed the concept designs for a 10,000 seat indoor arena, 20,000 seat football
stadium and a horse racing facility.
LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC MASTERPLAN.
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Olympic Masterplan

ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts worked in association with Richard Rogers Architects to develop a dynamic master
plan for the lower Lea valley. The 2012 Olympic games are the catalyst for regenerating this site.
Uses include a mix of overlapping zones of living, working, leisure and shopping, and public transport-
oriented urban design. The new Olympic and Legacy neighborhoods would be compact, medium to
high density forms.
The master plan sets new standards in sustainable development. The overall master plan emphasis is on
flexibility and adaptability.
CONSULTING.
BRISTOL ARENA.
Bristol - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Bristol Arena

COMMISSION: Technical Review. NEC3 Supervisor
CLIENT: Bristol City Council
PROJECT VALUE: 90m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by Bristol City Council to undertake an advisory role in the
development of a new 12,000 seat Multi Purpose Indoor Arena in Bristol.
Work includes assisting with the design brief,
assessing design competition entries. Sport Concepts has an on-going role reviewing the winning
competition entry to ensure the building design meets best practice.
Sport Concepts will also be responsible for the on-site build quality of the arena, once the construction
begins in 2016.
2012 OLYMPIC STADIUM.
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Olympic Stadium

CLIENT: ODA
PROJECT VALUE: 500m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by the Olympic Delivery Authority to undertake a client
representative role for the UK Government in the development of the new London 2012 Stadium.
The 90,000 seat venue hosted the 2012 Olympic athletics competitions and the opening and closing
ceremonies.
Work included an architectural review during the design phase with regard to aesthetic, operational,
technical and safety aspects of the Populous design.
In addition, Sport Concepts was commissioned to provide on site supervision of the project during
construction. This included a full time on site presence to monitor construction quality.
In legacy, the stadium will be converted to West Ham FC's 60,000 seat home ground.
2012 AQUATICS CENTRE.
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Aquatics Centre

CLIENT: ODA
PROJECT VALUE: 250m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
representative role for the UK Government in the development of the new London 2012 Aquatics
Centre.
During the Games the venue hosted 15,000 spectators in two temporary seating stands. In legacy, the
capacity of the venue was reduced to 2,500 spectators.
technical and safety aspects of the Zaha Hadid design.
The venue is now successfully operating in its Legacy configuration.

2012 BASKETBALL ARENA.
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Temporary Basketball Arena

CLIENT: ODA
PROJECT VALUE: 50m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by the Olympic Delivery Authority to undertake a Technical Advisor
and client representative role for the UK Government in the design and construction of the 10,000 seat
London 2012 Basketball Arena. Sport Concepts led the entire review team.
Work included an architectural review during the design phases with regard to aesthetic, operational,
technical and safety aspects of the design.
In addition, Sport Concepts was commissioned to provide on-site supervision of the project during
Sport Concepts influenced the design of the public access and egress with particular emphasis on
wheelchair accessibility. This ensured the building satisfied all local regulations and international best
practice.
2012 WATER POLO ARENA.
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Temporary Water Polo Arena

CLIENT: ODA
PROJECT VALUE: 40m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
representative role for the UK Government in the development of a new London 2012 Water Polo
Venue.
technical and safety aspects of the David Morley Architects design.
Our advise enhanced the quality of the sightlines and the configuration of the back of house areas.
COPENHAGEN ARENA.
Copenhagen - Denmark
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Copenhagen Arena

COMMISSION: Technical Review
CLIENT: Live Nation
PROJECT VALUE: 90m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by building operator, Live Nation, to undertake an advisory role in
the development of a new National Arena in Copenhagen.
Work includes an ongoing review of the 3XN design for compliance with international best standards
and a review of the technical and safety aspects of the new design.
The project is currently under construction.

FLUSHING MEADOWS.
New York - USA
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Flushing Meadows

CLIENT: United States Tennis Association
PROJECT VALUE: 350m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
In 2013, USTA announced a $550 million renovation of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. This
work is expected to be completed by the 2016 or 2017 tournament.
Operated by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) since 1978, the facility has 22 courts inside its
46.5 acre site and 11 in the adjoining park. The complex's three stadia are among the largest tennis
stadia in the world, with Arthur Ashe Stadium topping the global list with a listed capacity of 23,200.
Sport Concepts were appointed by the USTA to undertake a client advisory and review role.
ELEVEN STADIA.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Saudi Aramco Stadia

CLIENT: Saudi Aramco
PROJECT VALUE: 600m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned Saudi Aramco to undertake an advisory role in the development of
eleven new 45,000 seat stadia to be constructed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Sport Concepts role was to undertake a design audit of the shell and core design for all eleven stadia
in the King Abdullah Stadium Program (KASP). The design is driven by the desire to create a fully FIFA
compliant stadium. The goal is to create an atmospheric bowl environment and spectator hospitality
facilities, which are a bespoke solution for the people of Saudi Arabia.
The design is underpinned by the need to create a solution, which can be constructed within an
exceptionally short construction period. The Sport Concepts review focussed on bowl geometry,
concourse provision, and crowd movement. It also ensured the shell and core design made clear
provision for a future faade and roof design.
SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB.
Kallang - Singapore
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Singapore Sports Hub

CLIENT: Singapore Ministry of Sport
PROJECT VALUE: 750m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts had an extensive role in the prestigious Singapore Sports Hub development. The
project comprises an 80,000 seat national stadium, indoor arena, aquatics centre, numerous indoor
sports halls, and a variety of supporting commercial development.
Sport Concepts was part of a team, appointed through an international competition, to provide
briefing and technical advise to the Government for a public-private-partnership type of procurement.
Sport Concepts role continued through the evaluation of the proposals offered by the private sector
development teams, and participation in the interview and selection process.
During the design development phase of the three shortlisted developer schemes, Sport Concepts
attended and assisted with design review panels. These were organized by the Singapore Sports
Council and included the Singapore Development Authority and president of the Singapore Architects
Institute.
This work led to the appointment of an international consortium as the preferred developer. Sport
Concepts role included periodic reviews of the design for compliance with the clients design brief,
international sports federations requirements, and international best practice.
WEMBLEY STADIUM.
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Wembley Stadium

PROJECT VALUE: 450m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by Sport England to undertake a monitoring role for the UK
Government in the development of the new National Stadium at Wembley. Work included an
ongoing review of the Foster / HOK design for compliance with the Lottery Funding Agreement and a
peer review of the technical and safety aspects of the new design.
In addition, Sport Concepts was seconded to the British Governments review committee to analyse
the alternative development of the National Stadium in Birmingham and the New Wembley Stadiums
conversion to an athletics stadium.
MANCHESTER STADIUM.
Manchester - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Manchester Stadium

PROJECT VALUE: 200m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
This stadium design evolved from our work on the Manchester Olympic Stadium and featured in
Manchester's successful 2002 Commonwealth Games. The building accommodated 37,000 spectators
in its athletics configuration for the Commonwealth Games. After the Games the stadium underwent a
conversion to a football stadium accommodating 48,000 spectators.
Sport Concepts had a continuing role in the project upon its completion. An extensive design audit
was undertaken for the primary funder, the UK Government.
FC DNIPRO STADIUM.
Dnepropetrovsk - Ukraine
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: FC Dnipro Stadium

COMMISSION: Expert Witness
CLIENT: FC Dnipro
PROJECT VALUE: 30m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by FC Dnipro to act as client representative.
Work included an ongoing review of the new design for compliance with the UEFA / FIFA requirements.
In addition, Sport Concepts was commissioned to design a new roof that protected spectators from the
elements and allowed them an unrestricted view to the field of play.
Sport Concepts presented this work as an expert witness and was cross examined at an arbitration.
BUDAPEST VENUES.
Budapest - Hungary
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Various New Sports Facilities in Budapest

CLIENT: Hungarian Ministry of Youth and Sport
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by the Hungarian Ministry of Sport to undertake peer reviews of all
of their new proposed sports facilities in the city of Budapest.
Venues that Sport Concepts reviewed included:
New National Football Stadium

New National Aquatics Centre
New National Velodrome
In addition to these major new venues, Sport Concepts also reviewed smaller proposed training
facilities within the city.
Work includes an ongoing review of the designs for compliance with international best standards. Our
work also included a review of the technical and safety aspects of the new designs.
BUDAPEST 2024 OLYMPICS.
Budapest - Hungary
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Budapest 2024 Olympic Bid

COMMISSION: Olympic Bid Preparation
CLIENT: Hungarian Ministry of Youth and Sport
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts were appointed by the Hungarian Ministry for Sport to assist Budapest in preparing their
Olympic bid for the Summer Games in 2024.
Our works included a peer review of all existing sports facilities in the city of Budapest and within other
Hungarian cities.
Sport Concepts identified which existing facilities are suitable for an Olympic bid. We then, prepared a
gap analysis identifying which additional facilities will need to be constructed.
We analyzed existing brown field sites available within the city and prepared comparison schedules to
assist locating each of the new facilities.
Finally we prepared outline construction cost estimates for analysis by the Hungarian Government.

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Diploma in Architecture, Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London

1999 to present Sport Concepts, Director

Bristol Arena - 12,000 seat indoor arena - Design Audit

University of Kansas, USA, Bachelor of Environmental Design, 1978

Bristol Arena - 12,000 seat indoor arena - Design Audit

Diploma in Architecture, Oxford Polytechnic College of Architecture

1999 to present Sport Concepts, Principal

Bristol Arena - 12,000 seat indoor arena - Design Audit

Utilizing our technical knowledge and best international

Technical Review Experience

VENUE: Emirates Arena & Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome

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VENUE: Liverpool Echo Arena

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VENUE: Hungarian National Arena

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VENUE: Ankara Arena

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VENUE: Athens 2004 Olympic Handball and Taekwondo Arena

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VENUE: Athens 2004 Olympic Boxing Arena

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VENUE: London 2012 Olympic Handball Arena

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This arena accommodates 8,000 spectators and is a permanent legacy facility.

Post Olympics it will be used as a conference and multi-purpose events centre.

VENUE: London 2012 Olympic Fencing Arena

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VENUE: London 2012 Olympic Basketball Arena

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VENUE: Hagibor Arena

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VENUE: Istanbul Super Arena

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VENUE: Wukesong Arena

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VENUE: Northumbria University Sports Campus

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The facility comprises:

VENUE: Spartak Stadium

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VENUE: Iraq National Stadium

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VENUE: Hampden Park Stadium

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VENUE: Lithuanian National Stadium

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VENUE: Singaporean National Stadium

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VENUE: Faro Stadium

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VENUE: Metropolitan Cricket Stadium

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VENUE: Wembley Stadium

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VENUE: Kuwait International Tennis Centre

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VENUE: Glasgow National Indoor Arena and Velodrome Masterplan

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VENUE: Faliro Marina Masterplan

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VENUE: Singapore Sports Hub Masterplan

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