The new stadium for the Forest Green Rovers Football Club is being constructed as a complete new build near Stroud, Gloucestershire. The design follows a holistic approach that combines sustainability, functionality, and structural efficiency into an elegant architectural form.
The structural concept is based on solid timber—the most important renewable resource. Glulam (glued laminated timber) and cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels are used throughout the entire structure: from roof cantilevers, columns, and beams to bracing and stands.
The roof features a state-of-the-art membrane made of transparent fluoropolymer foil reinforced with an embedded black fabric. This combination offers high strength and transparency, allowing the entire span to be covered without additional substructure. The façade consists of a timber structure with generous glazing.
The depth of the triangular trusses increases with the cantilever length, keeping the stresses and dimensions of the roof elements consistent. The height of the roof supports follows the slope of the stands, giving the stadium a flowing, harmonious form.
