About

Bright Stadium Review looks at the built places where people watch sport. We explore how stadium form, seating, sightlines and sound shape a visit, for readers who are curious about design but do not need a technical background.

What we cover

We consider the relationship between a ground and its audience: how a roof can gather sound, how a seating plan frames the field, and how materials and existing features contribute to a place. Our focus is explanation and observation, not rankings or claims that one design suits every venue.

Who it is for

The publication is for spectators, design-minded readers and anyone who has wondered why a stadium feels the way it does. We aim to make architectural ideas legible without assuming specialist knowledge, and to leave room for different experiences of the same space.

How we approach a subject

We start with a clear question and explain the choices and trade-offs involved. Where a subject depends on a particular venue or context, we say so rather than treating one example as a universal rule. We favour useful ways of looking over expensive fixes or dramatic claims.