Theres nothing wrong in wanting to incorporate details from Goodison, what there is left anyway. Classicism lasts and we are in England and we preserve our heritage its what we do well ( a lot of the time ) The word iconic keeps getting mentioned but what characteristics are left if the Leitch crosses are not utilised? Goodison is one of the most recognisable footballing venues anywhere and doesn't get confused with anywhere else. In Liverpool we have an amazing architectural heritage and I think it would be great to have some truly "iconic" elements of this included in the design.
I'm doing my own rendering of an exterior façade which uses some Hartley style dock building details, sandstone blocking like St. Georges Hall, Anglican Cathedral and Liver Building. Stained glass Everton icon windows, a nod to St. Lukes, think of the new printed mesh sheeting at Goodison, but (much) classier. And of course, the Leitch crosses and gabled roof, Bullens Road and old Goodison Road stands.
If this stadium does ever get built, I don't want to see a single ****ing piece of metal cladding anywhere! Goodison is horrible on the outside but its magical on the inside and beautiful ( under the lights ) Outside I want to be stunned when approaching and inside I dont mind something which is merely impressive looking so long as it cant be anywhere else but Evertons ground. I don't want a SOL, a St Marys or a KC and I don't want plastic [Poor language removed] pastiche architecture like Clayton Square and Cavern Walks, I want real materials and real craft. Weve been told its going to be iconic and now I want Iconic! overhanging 3 tiered side stands with Leitch crosses on the middle level, steep single or double decker end stands, no visible support columns, every seat with a great view and a bit more leg space would be good. The corporate areas looking towards the Pier Head and the river and over the pitch, an Everton Museum. Proper facilities for disabled supporters, not dumped at the side of the pitch! and again, a dedicated family tier(s) I want detail! lots of detail! its lasting and costs lots, but this is what becomes iconic and hopefully our home for another hundred years or more and we are worth it!
Ive been to see Paul Weller tonight so I'm a bit emotional and pissed, so forgive me for ranting