Purpose of the workshop
This workshop will introduce students to the principles and considerations involved in planning and constructing a world class sports facility.
Design Me a Stadium
Activities
- Practical classroom session led by Museum educator
- Self-directed tour of the World Rugby Museum galleries
- Behind-the-scenes directed tour of Twickenham Stadium
Learning Outcomes
- The environmental impact, and wider considerations of construction, in an urban environment
- How financial necessities are balanced against human comfort, and cultural prestige, when planning and developing a modern-day sporting venue
- General principles of map-reading
- Specialist understanding of the interior design and operations of Twickenham Stadium
- Insight into the history and evolution of Twickenham Stadium
Equipment
Workshop equipment provided
