Birmingham City Football Club has unveiled a new stadium design that draws inspiration from the city's industrial roots. The 62,000-capacity stadium features 12 towering chimney-like structures and a retractable roof. The design, created by Heatherwick Studio and Manica Architecture, aims to reflect the club's ambition to compete at the highest level. The stadium will be part of the Birmingham Sports Quarter in East Birmingham, a site that will include a training center and additional mixed-use developments. The team aims to have the new stadium ready for the start of the 2030/2031 soccer season. The design calls for the steepest bowl allowed to bring fans close to the pitch. Heatherwick says the stadium's acoustics will amplify the sound of the crowd. The new venue will anchor the Birmingham Sports Quarter in East Birmingham, a site that will include a training center and additional mixed-use developments. The team aims to have the new stadium ready for the start of the 2030/2031 soccer season. The design calls for the steepest bowl allowed to bring fans close to the pitch. Heatherwick says the stadium's acoustics will amplify the sound of the crowd. The chimneys aren't just a nostalgia play. They'll also serve a purpose. The structures directly support the roof and includes elevators and staircases. They will be part of the stadium's passive ventilation strategy and were optimized for acoustics to help channel sound from the bowl upward while preventing noise pollution in the neighborhood. One of the chimneys will also feature an elevator to transport visitors to what will be the highest bar in Birmingham, with views over the city.