King Power Centre Case Study

Integration and Structural Design:

• Environmental Integration: Ensuring the complex blends
  with the surrounding landscape, maintaining the area’s
  natural beauty.
• Structural Challenges: The facility’s unique structural design,
  façade composition, and curvature presented significant
  challenges for conventional roofing systems.
• Landscaping Demands: The project required extensive subsoil
  grading and landscaping to accommodate the sloping terrain
  of the former golf course site.

Project Scope:

• A 185-acre development designed to house Leicester City FC’s state-of-the-art training centre and Academy, transforming a former golf course into a major sports facility.
• The project demanded innovative engineering and landscaping solutions to achieve the desired integration with the natural environment.

Maclaren Construction Group and EGR’s Roles:

• Maclaren Construction Group: Led the construction, utilising over 300,000m³ of earth to sculpt the site’s topography, creating sweeping sides that blend the structures into the landscape.
• EGR: Provided a tailored solution with its EGR Podium Roof System, specifically the EGR Artificial Grass System, to address the complex’s aesthetic and practical requirements.

Bespoke Roofing and Landscaping:

• The EGR Artificial Grass System was chosen for its flexibility in adapting to the complex’s curved facades, providing a permanent, low-maintenance green aesthetic that matched the surrounding landscape.
• The solution was intricately applied across curving facades and around circular air vents, ensuring seamless integration with the building’s design.
• EGR also contributed to the environmental goals by planting over 21,500 trees and conifers, creating new woodland areas to minimise the facility’s ecological footprint.

Seamless Environmental Integration:

• The King Power Centre now features a visually stunning green façade that mimics the natural environment, thanks to the innovative use of artificial grass systems on its curved structures.
• The extensive tree planting initiative has not only enhanced the site’s biodiversity but also solidified Leicester City FC’s commitment to minimising its environmental impact.

Engineering and Environmental Achievement:

• The project overcame significant engineering and design challenges, resulting in a facility that stands as a testament to innovative construction techniques and environmental stewardship.
• Leicester City FC’s Seagrave Training Centre and Academy is positioned as a beacon of ambition, showcasing how modern sports facilities can achieve harmony with their natural surroundings while aiming for sustainability.