Foster + Partners has just announced its upcoming appointment by Manchester United to lead the development of a masterplan for the Old Trafford Stadium District, focusing on club-owned land surrounding the current stadium. The goal is to create a world-class football destination for Manchester United fans, integrated with a broader vision for a mixed-use development that benefits the local community. This transformation aims to attract new residents, increase job opportunities, and establish the area as a vibrant hub for visitors from Manchester, across the UK, and beyond.
The planning process will involve extensive engagement with fans, local authorities, community members, and the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force, ensuring their input shapes the masterplan’s final design. While the stadium itself won’t be part of the initial planning phase, the ultimate vision includes a state-of-the-art stadium as the centerpiece of the regeneration effort. Foster + Partners will also provide expert recommendations on how the Old Trafford Stadium District masterplan can align with the existing Trafford Wharfside masterplan and support the objectives of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
As a proud Mancunian, I am passionate about the chance to rebuild on Manchester’s great industrial heritage, creating a vibrant new mixed-use community, served by highly sustainable and improved transport links, providing homes and jobs for the local community, all catalysed by a world-class stadium for the world’s most famous football team – Manchester United. — Norman Foster, Founder and Executive Chairman of Foster + Partners
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In other similar news, Sports-focused architecture office Populous has been confirmed as the lead designer of the Aramco Stadium, one of the main locations scheduled to host the upcoming 2027 AFC Asian Cup and the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Additionally, Henning Larsen has recently been commissioned to design the surface streets of Singapore’s 21.5km North-South Corridor. The project focuses on transforming the area by integrating public transport, active mobility, community spaces, and greenery. Finally, Foster + Partners designed the Euro American Innovation City, a mixed-use development in Hangzhou’s Central Business District, envisioned to be a vibrant addition to the city.
