Highbury Square
| Highbury Square | |
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East Stand of Highbury Square
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| Former names | Arsenal Stadium |
| Alternative names | Highbury |
| General information | |
| Type | Apartment complex |
| Location | Highbury |
| Address | Avenell Road, N5 |
| Town or city | London |
| Country | England |
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| Construction started | 2006 |
| Completed | 2010 |
| Cost | £130 million |
| Owner | Arsenal F.C. |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Archibald Leitch |
| Renovating team | |
| Renovating firm | Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd. |
| Website | |
| highburysquare |
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Highbury Square is an apartment complex in Highbury, London. It was originally Arsenal Stadium: the home stadium of Arsenal F.C. until 2006 when they moved out and into the newly built Emirates Stadium nearby.[1]
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History
The building was originally constructed in 1913 and designed by Archibald Leitch as Arsenal Stadium in the Art Deco style.[2] It remained the home of Arsenal for 93 years until 2006, when they moved into the new Emirates Stadium.
The complex cost Arsenal £130 million to build. In 2009, Arsenal sold 150 apartments in Highbury Square to London & Stamford Property at a 20 per cent discount to market value because several buyers failed to complete apartment purchases.[3] Arsenal cleared their debt on Highbury Square by 2010.[4]
Redevelopment
The North Bank and Clock End were demolished while the older Grade II listed buildings of the East and West Stands remained as part of the development.[5] The pitch was redeveloped into gardens.[6] Several parts of Arsenal Stadium were retained including the marble halls, the bust of Herbert Chapman and the players' tunnel.[7] It was opened officially in 2009,[8] by Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger.[9]
Details
Highbury Square has 650 flats. Former Arsenal player Robert Pirès owns one of the flats.[10] Although it houses private residences, Highbury Square was due to have a public footpath through it. Drainage issues in 2010 prevented this footpath from being opened, which led to it being called a "gated community" by local councillors.[11]
Designed by Allies and Morrison, the renovation of the complex has been praised by critics for creating "a feeling of openness and nature" while also providing "protection and privacy".[12] In 2009, Highbury Square's design won the MIPIM Special Jury Award.[13]
References
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