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The Powerhouse is designed to be ‘the most environmentally sound stadium ever built’ according to Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner.

Blues unveiled the design for their 62,000-seater new stadium that will be the centrepiece of the Sports Quarter on Thursday afternoon.

A unique design that includes 12 chimneys was presented to the world from Digbeth Loc. Studios courtesy of architects Heatherwick Studio and MANICA.

Peaky Blinders creator and Bluenose Steven Knight was also part of the design team to ensure that Birmingham ’s history and heritage was reflected and the chimneys are believed to be his brainchild.

Twelve red brick chimneys will sit around the arena in a nod to Birmingham’s past. Two of the chimneys will be 120 metres tall and there are plans for an el

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