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STADIUM HOME 00. CONTENTS 01. Introduction There’s no place like home 02 05. Where three clubs became one F.C.Oud-Heverlee Leuven & Den Dreef Stadium 70 If there’s any way we can be of service, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: 02. The Home of 5000:1 10 06. The Home of the FA 90 +44 (0)20 8302 4921 Leicester City F.C. & King Power Stadium The FA & Wembley Stadium enquiries@csmlive.com 03. Hammers forged from Olympic Rings 32 07. From RFU to NFL 108 West Ham United F.C. & London Stadium The RFU, NFL & Twickenham Stadium 04. The home of Mauves et Blancs 50 08. About CSM Live 124 R.S.C. Anderlecht & Constant Vanden Stock Stadium Designed and produced by the CSM Live Creative and Marketing Teams. All information correct at time of print. © CSM Live 2018. All rights reserved. CSM Live is a subsidiary of CSM Sport and Entertainment LLP. A Chime Company. CSMLive.com 01
We love stadiums. The physical structures that surround THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME the stages where sporting drama First glimpse from the road First sight round the corner The steel and glass The bricks and mortar unfolds, and iconic moments happen. The smells on the air And the scarves on the stalls The shirts on the fans They unite us, and help inspire us. The crest on the wall The sign on the door And the turn of the gate They’re our second homes, and represent The kin and the banter The taking your seat The ocean of colour a huge part of our country’s identity, The pride everywhere The studs in the tunnel The mighty fanfare our club’s identity, and our identity. The roar and the heartbeat The song and the sounds We feel very privileged to work This is your turf with such amazing spaces This is your home ground. that touch so many lives. 02 WE LOVE STADIUMS CSMLive.com 03
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME FIRST GLIMPSE FROM THE ROAD FIRST SIGHT ROUND THE CORNER 04 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME CSMLive.com 05
01. INTRODUCTION Aren’t stadiums incredible places? Players, fans and staff have their own There is an increasing need for stadiums These realistic solutions not only help They’re the home advantage and the experiences and connections with to provide more than a place where rightsholders create extraordinary physical structures that house our country stadiums. Whether it’s a home-from-home matches are watched. Fan zones, experiences for their fans, they also help or club’s identity. This identity is a sum frequented by a season ticket holder functions, concerts and activations are create additional revenue opportunities by of parts; a badge, a colour palette, or veteran player, or a first visit, debut commonplace, and taking a holistic and enabling sponsors and partners to have a set of values, a history, a people. or goal. The experience has the power to adaptive approach is key. more impactful engagement with fans. stir emotion, have real impact and become We believe a home stadium represents imprinted on people’s memories. It’s those CSM Live takes a creatively led, brand- We’d love to share our passion a fundamental element of this identity; experiences that drive our passion. focused approach to enhancing and with yours and help you elevate your a constant, physical entity with identity transforming stadiums. We invest time in sporting home, for you, your players, ingrained in the walls, in the steel, In a time where those in sport are placing understanding user journeys and create your staff and your fans. and in the glass. Experiencing a stadium more value on their brand, how that lives engaging and meaningful solutions. And is a journey; from the first sight, the and breathes through a stadium presents because we’ve worked with stadiums We hope this book inspires you and approach, the sounds and smells, all the a huge opportunity to engage, inspire for over 70 years, our knowledge and creates discussions to help define your way to the match day action. and amplify experiences. expertise mean our solutions are realistic. brand and elevate your home. Thank you 06 CSMLive.com 07
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME THE STEEL & GLASS THE BRICKS & THE MORTAR 08 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME CSMLive.com 09
02. THE HOME OF 5000:1 The story of Leicester City’s King Power Stadium and how CSM Live played a part in their incredible Premier League winning 2015–16 Season. 10 THE HOME OF 5000:1 CSMLive.com 11
BRIEF APPROACH In the spring of 2015 we were asked IN THE SPRING OF 2015, LEICESTER CITY to review the branding in and around Leicester City F.C.’s King Power stadium, and propose ways in which we could enhance the stadium experience. FOOTBALL CLUB NEEDED HELP The project quickly grew, and the potential to uplift the stadium and club’s brand became a huge opportunity. TO CREATE A CONSISTENT STADIUM Through several meetings, the key issue identified was that a disjointed and inconsistent message was being presented across several club channels. BRAND THAT PLAYERS, STAFF This was due to sporadic updates, opportunities given to club sponsors, re-brands not having been fully implemented or simply wear and tear. AND FANS COULD BE PROUD OF. Our approach was to understand the culture of the club; comprehensively reviewing the clubs identity, and auditing the stadium to identify opportunities to create coherent and effective solutions. LEFT: A few ‘before’ photos from our initial site visits to King Power Stadium. 12 THE HOME OF 5000:1 CSMLive.com 13
KING POWER STADIUM Built in 2002 and formally known Date opened: 2002 as Walkers Stadium, Leicester City’s Capacity: 32,312 K I N G King Power Stadium was named after Field size: 105 x 68m the travel retail group King Power after Record attendance: 32,242 they became owners and were sold the L.C.F.C. v Sunderland 8th August 2015 naming rights in 2011. Leicester City To date, the all-seater Stadium is the 20th at King Power Stadium: largest football ground in England, and Total L.C.F.C. wins 94 has hosted rugby matches, international Total L.C.F.C. draws 37 football matches and boxing events. Total L.C.F.C. losses 40 P O W E R The address of the stadium ‘Filbert Way,’ L.C.F.C. goals for 289 retains a link to the club’s former L.C.F.C. goals against 183 home, Filbert Street. L.C.F.C. goal difference 106 S T A D - I U M 14 THE HOME OF 5000:1 CSMLive.com 15
The L.C.F.C. crest. UNDERSTANDING LEICESTER CITY F.C. Formed in 1884 by a group of old boys The club have been FA Cup finalists four of Wyggeston School as “Leicester Fosse times, in 1948–1949, 1960–1961, 1962–1963 F.C.” (named after a field near Fosse and 1968–1969. This is a tournament Road), Leicester City joined The Football record for the most defeats in the final Association (FA) in 1890. without having won the competition. Leicester have several promotions to their More recently, Leicester City won the name, two play-off final wins, and one 2015–16 Premier League, their first top- League One title. In 1971, they won the FA level football championship. A number Community Shield, and in 2016, they were of newspapers described their title win runners-up. The club have also won the as the greatest sporting upset ever, League Cup three times in 1964, 1997 and considering at the start of the season they 2000, as well as being runners-up in 1965 were favourites to face relegation. The and 1999. Additionally, Leicester City have team was dubbed “The Unbelievables”. competed in European football, with their The club’s previous highest ever finish was appearances coming in the 1961–1962 second place in the top flight, in 1928–29, European Cup Winners’ Cup, 1997–1998 then known as Division One. Throughout UEFA Cup, 2000–2001 UEFA Cup, and Leicester’s history, they have spent all but most recently the 2016–2017 UEFA one season within the top two leagues of Champions League, reaching the quarter- English football. They hold a joint-highest finals of the competition in that year. seven-second-tier titles (six Second Division and one Championship). Leicester City’s club crest depicting foxes is perhaps the most consistent in the UK, gaining its nickname from the once-famous practise of fox hunting in Leicestershire. This dates back to before World War II, when the club was still known as Leicester Fosse F.C. ABOVE: The evolution of the L.C.F.C. crest through the ages. ‘The Post Horn Gallop’ remains part of the matchday experience & is played at home games to welcome the players on to the pitch. 16 THE HOME OF 5000:1 INTRODUCTION CSMLive.com 17
THE VISION After our preliminary research and exploration, it was clear there was a need to create a consolidated and streamlined brand, unifying Leicester City F.C., its owners King Power, and the stadium itself. Through application of the unified visual identity, we could develop an environment fans, staff and players could be proud of, and at the same time, provide the assets for all other media application. Our mission was therefore to create a sea of blue enveloping the stadium, consistently applying the brand identity across all key touch points, evoking pride at first sight, through to pitch side. LEFT: A preliminary sketch showing our mission to create a sea of blue, from the scarves and shirts on the fans, to external and internal stadia dressing. 18 THE HOME OF 5000:1 CSMLive.com 19
Identity asset lock-ups’ THE WORK Initially, the priority was to develop an Seeing fans congregating at the We’re proud to have helped the club WEST STAND identity that united the brand properties. transformed stadium at the start of the achieve its aspirations of becoming A word mark and suite of lock-ups was 2015–16 season was a proud moment. a brand and venue at the forefront created to hold the existing assets in the Thousands of shirts and scarves united with of football through the power of its WEST STAND Information same space, with the flexibility to use individual elements where appropriate the stadium’s sea of blue. We had fantastic feedback with many fans taking the time to home ground. Information take photos of the revitalised stadium. We then developed an application strategy for the implementation of all The remarkable story that followed, with brand assets across external and internal Leicester City F.C. going on to win the Typography stadium dressing, maximising a sense of Premier League at odds of 5000-1, only place, sight lines and touchpoints, as well increased that sense of pride. We like to v CHELSEA Saturday 12th December 2015 See LCFC.com for more information as highlighting opportunities for partner think we played a part. integration and user-friendly wayfinding. #FEARLESS FANSTORE EXIT We then proceeded with the production We then went on to add further uplift #FEARLESS and installation of the agreed applications to the hospitality areas and training With temporary roofline banner and our vision became a reality. ground, and extend the venue’s branding requirements during the club’s subsequent Champions League campaign. Emotive image treatments 33 EXECUTIVE BOXES EXECUTIVE BOXES BANKSBANKS LOUNGE LOUNGE PRESS PRESS BOX BOX THE GALLERY THE GALLERY TELEVISION STUDIOS TELEVISION STUDIOS LEFT AND ABOVE: Preliminary design flats, as part of the concept development stages. 20 THE HOME OF 5000:1 CSMLive.com 21
ABOVE: East stand external stadium dressing and entrance. TOP RIGHT: L.C.F.C./King Power Stadium and sponsor banners on stadium approach. RIGHT: Approach-to-stadium, branded wayfinding pillars. 22 THE HOME OF 5000:1 CSMLive.com 23
LEFT: Revitalised stadium reception entrance. ABOVE: Uplifted pitch side players tunnel and inner bowl dressing. RIGHT: L.C.F.C./King Power Stadium stationery and comms. 24 THE HOME OF 5000:1 CSMLive.com 25
ABOVE: King Power Stadium before the 2015–16 season. RIGHT: King Power Stadium ready for the 2015–16 season. 26 THE HOME OF 5000:1 CSMLive.com 27
THE IMPACT 2.5+ MILLION NEW L.C.F.C. SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS FASTEST GROWING FOOTBALL BRAND IN 2015–16 2+ MILLION PHOTOS OF THE KING POWER STADIUM SHARED 28 THE HOME OF 5000:1 CSMLive.com 29
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME THE SMELLS ON THE AIR THE SCARVES ON THE STALLS 30 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME CSMLive.com 31
03. HAMMERS FORGED FROM OLYMPIC RINGS The story of West Ham United’s move from the Boleyn Ground to the London Stadium, and how we played our part with a strategic approach. 32 HAMMERS FORGED FROM OLYMPIC RINGS CSMLive.com 33
BRIEF APPROACH When West Ham United left the Boleyn IN 2016, WEST HAM UNITED F.C. Ground and moved to the London Stadium, they faced a huge challenge to connect fans with a new home. WERE MOVING INTO THE LONDON STADIUM. For 112 years, the Boleyn, also known as Upton Park, represented an intrinsic part of West Ham’s identity. Its residential east London location, brick walls and giant WE WERE TASKED WITH TRANSFORMING castle turrets formed an iconic, traditional stadium with years of history, stories and moments for generations of West Ham fans embedded in its stands. THE HOME OF LONDON 2012 INTO THE NEW Moving to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park was a brave, ambitious decision, not only because of the change of HOME OF THE HAMMERS. geographical location, but with the additional challenge of a venue which would host other events across sport and entertainment. The stadium was not designed to be a football ground, especially the kind that British football fans were used to. Everyone related with the club needed to connect with a new environment, so we were tasked with bringing the claret and blue to Stratford and make the London Stadium feel like home. LEFT: Photos of West Ham United’s long-time home Upton Park/Boleyn Ground. 34 HAMMERS FORGED FROM OLYMPIC RINGS CSMLive.com 35
L O N D O N S T A D - LONDON STADIUM I THE HOME OF WEST HAM UNITED Originally known as the Olympic Stadium, London Stadium is within the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park at Stratford, London, at Marshgate Lane in the Lower Date opened: 6th May 2012 W.H.U.F.C. moved in August 2016 Capacity: Regulated capacity 57,000 U M W E S T H A M U N I T E D Lee Valley, and is now home to West Ham Field size: 105 x 68m United Football Club. Record attendance: 56,996 W.H.U.F.C. v Man United 2nd January 2017 After the success of London’s 2012 Olympic Games there were two rounds W.H.U.F.C. at London Stadium to date: of bids with West Ham United taking Total W.H.U.F.C. wins 19 residency of London Stadium over Total W.H.U.F.C. draws 10 AEG and Tottenham Hotspur. Total W.H.U.F.C. losses 16 W.H.U.F.C. goals for 53 W.H.U.F.C. goals against 64 W.H.U.F.C. goal difference -11 36 HAMMERS FORGED FROM OLYMPIC RINGS CSMLive.com 37
The W.H.U.F.C. crest. UNDERSTANDING WEST HAM UNITED F.C. Founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks by West Ham have been winners of the FA members of a local shipyard, and reformed Cup three times, in 1964, 1975, and 1980, in 1900 as West Ham United. They moved and have also been runners-up twice, in to the Boleyn Ground in 1904, which 1923, and 2006. The club have reached remained their home for more than a two major European finals, winning the century. The team initially competed in European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1965 the Southern League and Western League and finishing runners-up in the same before joining the Football League in 1919. competition in 1976. West Ham also won They were promoted to the top flight in the Intertoto Cup in 1999. They are one of 1923, when they were also losing finalists in eight clubs never to have fallen below the the first FA Cup Final held at Wembley. In second tier of English football, spending 1940, the club won the inaugural Football 60 of 92 league seasons in the top flight, League War Cup. up to and including the 2017–18 season. The club’s highest league position to date came in 1985–86 when they achieved third place in the then First Division. West Ham United’s crest of crossed hammers reflects the club’s origins. Previously, the badge also featured Boleyn Castle, a house that stood on the ground of their old stadium. ABOVE: The evolution of the W.H.U.F.C. crest through the ages. 38 INTRODUCTION HAMMERS FORGED FROM OLYMPIC RINGS CSMLive.com 39
THE VISION On approaching the stadium we wanted to maximise West Ham United’s visibility and impact, creating an environment fans would identify with and players would be inspired by. Alongside this, the need for flexibility to facilitate other events added an extra layer of consideration. Having worked extensively with the stadium during London 2012 and through ongoing work at the park, we were able to advise on the best ways in which to do this. There was a balance to both maximise the club’s objectives whilst staying sympathetic to the architecture and environment of their new home. Understanding a refreshed brand identity and positioning was key, as West Ham adapted to their new surroundings and what that meant for the club moving forward. LEFT: A computer generated visualisation showing the use of graphic banners to brand the stadium. 40 HAMMERS FORGED FROM OLYMPIC RINGS CSMLive.com 41
BELOW: Staff and players entrance/exit to the field-of-play. THE WORK Collaboratively understanding the Flexible branding solutions were Through a fan vote, themes for content brand, opportunity and obstacles facing considered throughout the venue, were decided and we worked with the this project, we steered the stadium from small scale features to taking club to produce huge concourse displays branding in a cost efficient direction on a significant project to design and featuring a timeline of how the club crest using a strategic approach. By analysing adapt steel works on the exterior of the has changed, club legends that have the venue and spectator journeys, we stadium to house giant graphic content. written their names into West Ham’s were able to identify and map out key Visualisations were created in preparation record books and club captains locations and touchpoints through which for production and once agreed the over the years. to maximise visibility and impact. We concept was installed. created the concept for the stadium wrap The displays were unveiled before a and the huge digital screen, undertaking After consulting fans in 2018, the club home game with Manchester United and planning, environmental assessment and engaged with supporters and learned reported by the Daily Mail and Evening full implementation. there was a desire for a greater degree of Standard, with former West Ham captain identity - more of a West Ham touch. Fans Steve Lomas saying: ‘It makes me feel Our proposal was supported by initial wanted to see more of the club’s heritage, extremely proud to know that my name concept designs using core club assets, and with the team not performing at the is going to be up on the walls of London BOTTOM LEFT: Commemorative mural graphic language, imagery and player levels West Ham aspire to, the need to Stadium alongside some of the greatest dedicated to Bobby Moore. content, and was presented with detailed deepen the connection with the stadium names ever to pull on a West Ham BOTTOM RIGHT: A mural to Bobby Moore application plans and timelines. was even more pressing. United shirt.’ on the external walls of London Stadium. 42 HAMMERS FORGED FROM OLYMPIC RINGS CSMLive.com 43
ABOVE: London Stadium entrance with branded external stadia dressing. LEFT: Detail of Bobby Moore mural on the external walls of London Stadium. ABOVE: West Ham United F.C. players celebrating a goal in their new home, 44 HAMMERS FORGED FROM OLYMPIC RINGS London Stadium. CSMLive.com 45
“ It makes me feel extremely proud to know that my name is going to be up on the walls of London Stadium alongside some of the greatest names ever to pull on a West Ham United shirt. TOP LEFT: Concourse mural showing ” the evolution of West Ham United F.C.’s badge. TOP RIGHT: Concourse mural showing past West Ham United F.C. captains. LEFT: Concourse mural showing West Ham United F.C. player awards. Steve Lomas Former West Ham United Captain 46 HAMMERS FORGED FROM OLYMPIC RINGS CSMLive.com 47
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME THE SHIRTS ON THE FANS THE CREST ON THE WALL 48 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME CSMLive.com 49
04. THE HOME OF MAUVES ET BLANCS How we helped the Belgian First Division A side R.S.C. Anderlecht enhance the look of their stadium through their bold club identity. 50 THE HOME OF MAUVES ET BLANCS CSMLive.com 51
BRIEF APPROACH R.S.C. Anderlecht have all the core IN 2016, R.S.C. ANDERLECHT WANTED attributes that make a great football club: a strong identity through their purple and white colours, a successful team, a rich history, and a stadium that’s been TO REFLECT THE STRENGTH OF THEIR their spiritual home for over 100 years. However, when faced with the task of enhancing their home ground, it was clear that these elements lacked cohesion. IDENTITY THROUGH THEIR STADIUM, Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, a well-known venue in European football, shared little brand parity with the football CREATING A HOME WORTHY team that lives there. Our approach therefore began with researching and understanding the R.S.C. Anderlecht brand in order to find its essence, which OF THE ‘MAUVES ET BLANCS’. allowed us to consolidate a bold, impactful visual identity through which to elevate the stadium - ensuring it was both aligned with the brand, and a fitting environment for the most successful team in the history of Belgian football. LEFT: A few ‘before’ photos from our initial site visits.. 52 THE HOME OF MAUVES ET BLANCS CSMLive.com 53
C O N S T A N T V A N D E N S T O C K S T A D I U M CONSTANT VANDEN STOCK STADIUM THE HOME OF R.S.C. ANDERLECHT Replacing a wooden stand built in 1917 on the border of Meir Park (later renamed Astrid Park), Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, named after the then Chairman Date opened: Capacity: Field size: Record attendance: 1983 21,500 105 x 68m 38,349 A N D E R L E C H T Constant Vanden Stock, was built in 1983 R.S.C.A. vs Standard de Liège 1980 and still holds it’s original 21,500 capacity. R.S.C.A. at Constant In 2010 it was announced that the club Vanden Stock Stadium: was going to extend the stadium and Since our work in 2016 increase capacity to 30,000 places. To Total R.S.C.A. wins 31 date, these works haven’t started, and it’s Total R.S.C.A. draws 09 doubtful they will, as in 2014 Anderlecht Total R.S.C.A. losses 13 agreed to become the tenant of the R.S.C.A. goals for 97 planned 60,000+ new national stadium, R.S.C.A. goals against 56 sealing the fate of their spiritual home. R.S.C.A. goal difference 41 54 THE HOME OF MAUVES ET BLANCS CSMLive.com 55
The R.S.C. Anderlecht crest. UNDERSTANDING R.S.C. ANDERLECHT Founded in 1908 as Sporting Club Anderlecht colours have always been Anderlechtois by a dozen football lovers purple and white, and the club’s home kit at the Concordia café, Royal Sporting Club is generally white with purple trim, though Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht, they did wear a black and purple home kit first reached the highest level in Belgian in the 2005–2006 season, and a grey in football in 1921–22 and have been playing the 2007–2008 season. In the beginning, in the first division continuously since purple was the main colour of the shirts. 1935–36. They won their first major trophy The motto of Anderlecht (“Mens sana in after World War II with a championship corpore sano”) is written on its badge as win in 1946–47. Since then, they have are the three letters “SCA”, referring to never finished outside the top six of the the initial name of the club (Sporting Club Belgian first division. They are ranked 12th Anderlechtois). A crown was added in amongst all-time UEFA club competition 1933 following the name change to Royal winners, tenth in the International Sporting Club Anderlechtois. Federation of Football History and Statistics continental Clubs of the 20th Century European ranking and were 41st in the 2012 UEFA team rankings. In 1986, they achieved their best UEFA ranking with a joint first place with Juventus. R.S.C. Anderlecht Home Jersey 2016–17. 56 THE HOME OF MAUVE ET BLANCS CSMLive.com 57
THE VISION Our aim was to increase the visibility and impact of the R.S.C.Anderlecht brand, rivitalising and elevating the stadium’s relationship with the club. Through our research we found that the team and the stadium have a close, interwoven history through the ages; with the stadium being purpose built for the club. However, where the football team had modernised and progressed, the stadium remained largely untouched. Fundamentally, the grandeur of the club was not reflected at its home. Constant Vanden Stock Stadium had a range of mixed references to the R.S.C.A. brand identity that had been added over the years, culminating in a disparate look and feel with an out-of-sync brand identity. We set about the task of streamlining a vision for the club and stadium that worked in unison. “We want to paint the stadium purple” had been our simple directive. In order to achieve this and elevate the stadium experience, we needed to understand key spectator and player journeys to the ground and the experience once inside. Our vision became greater than simply turning the stadium purple; we wanted to create a look that enhanced the matchday experience and set the perfect stage for the ‘artists’ to perform. LEFT: A computer generated visualisation showing our approach to branding the entrance/exit to the player changing rooms. 58 THE HOME OF MAUVES MAUVE &ET WHITE BLANCS CSMLive.com 59
THE WORK After identifying opportunities in and around the stadium, we created a look that captured the timeless aspects of the R.S.C. Anderlecht brand whilst building anticipation along the spectator journey. The stadium look was designed from the centre outwards, to reflect Anderlecht’s strong focus of putting the players and the game first. We added a branded roofline to the inner bowl, a new pitch side tunnel and installed a newly branded internal players tunnel. Anderlecht opted for a phased approach to the project with further plans in place for Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, such as brand application planned for outer bowl and stadium approach, to further enhance the matchday experience. LEFT: The revitalised R.S.C. Anderlecht entrance/exit to the changing rooms. 60 THE HOME OF MAUVES MAUVE &ET WHITE BLANCS CSMLive.com 61
HIGH / IN-BOWL ‘THE ARTISTS’ [CENTRE - LOW] ABOVE: R.S.C. Anderlecht branded Constant Vanden Stock Stadium 62 THE HOME OF MAUVE ET BLANCS ahead of an UEFA Champions League clash against Celtic F.C. CSMLive.com 63
ABOVE: The new, extendable R.S.C. Anderlecht branded tunnel. LEFT: A view from the stand of the new tunnel fully extended. ABOVE & TOP RIGHT: The revitalised R.S.C. Anderlecht branded Constant Vanden Stock Stadium roof line. 64 THE HOME OF MAUVE ET BLANCS CSMLive.com 65
“ Eric Cantona once said ‘you can change your wife, your politics, your religion, but never ever can you change your favourite football team.’ I think he’s right. The Constant Vanden Stock Stadium is the home ground of R.S.C. Anderlecht and the location of some of the biggest joys and minor tragedies in my life. ” Wouter Spitters R.S.C. Anderlecht Fan 66 THE HOME OF MAUVE ET BLANCS CSMLive.com 67
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME THE SIGN ON THE DOOR AND THE TURN OF THE GATE 68 WHAT DEFINES THERE’S NO PLACE A STADIUM? LIKE HOME CSMLive.com 69
05. WHERE THREE CLUBS BECAME ONE Our work with Belgian football club Oud-Heverlee Leuven and the rejuvenation of the Den Dreef Stadium. 70 WHERE THREE CLUBS BECAME ONE CSMLive.com 71
BRIEF APPROACH In 2017, the Belgian side Oud-Heverlee UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP FROM 2017 Leuven were purchased by the travel retail group King Power. After delivering work for R.S.C. Anderlecht who play in the Belgian Pro League (a division above AND SETTING SIGHTS ON PROMOTION, Leuven), and supporting Leicester City F.C. with their transformation of King Power Stadium, we were tasked with revitalising Leuven’s Den Dreef Stadium. OUD-HEVERLEE LEUVEN WERE LOOKING What first appeared to be a relatively straightforward stadium refresh soon presented a greater task. The project TO REJUVENATE THEIR DEN DREEF STADIUM became a balancing act between Oud- Heverlee Leuven’s heritage and identity, and the more modern, commercial look of King Power. TO REFLECT THEIR VISION FOR THE FUTURE. Our primary objective was to find the common ground between King Power and Oud-Heverlee Leuven, fusing the owner and the club together to present their shared ambitions, promoting the relationship and vision for the future. LEFT: A few ‘before’ photos from our initial site visits to the Den Dreef Stadium. 72 WHERE THREE CLUBS BECAME ONE CSMLive.com 73
D E N D R E E F S T A D - O U D - DEN DREEF STADIUM I U M H E V E R - THE HOME OF OUD-HEVERLEE LEUVEN Completely redeveloped in 2002 from an old track and field stadium to become football-only, Den Dreef, also known as King Power at Den Dreef Stadium, is Date opened: Capacity: (3,000 standing) Field size: 2002 10,020 105 x 68m L E E L E U V E N situated on Kardinaal Mercierlaan in the Record attendance: 9,500 Heverlee suburb of Leuven in Belgium. F.C.O.H.L. v Standard Liége 9th March 2014 F.C.O.H.L. at Den Dreef: Since our work in 2017 F.C.O.H.L. wins 09 F.C.O.H.L. draws 06 F.C.O.H.L. losses 04 F.C.O.H.L. goals for 38 F.C.O.H.L. goals against 18 F.C.O.H.L. goal difference 20 74 WHERE THREE CLUBS BECAME ONE CSMLive.com 75
The Oud-Heverlee Leuven crest. UNDERSTANDING F.C. OUD-HEVERLEE LEUVEN Born from the 2002 fusion between F.C. As a result, in 2002 the city of Leuven Zwarte Duivels Oud-Heverlee, Daring wanted to improve the level of football Club Leuven and Stade Leuven, Oud- played in the city and it was decided that Heverlee Leuven is a Belgian football club both third division teams Zwarte Duivels that currently plays in the Belgian First Oud-Heverlee and Stade Leuven would Division B, but has played four seasons at merge, together with the third club from the highest level, the last time during the Leuven, Daring Club Leuven, who were at 2015–16 season. that time playing in the fifth tier. Daring Club Leuven was founded in 1922, had F.C. Zwarte Duivels Oud-Heverlee were played several seasons in the Belgian founded in 1957, and climbed out of the Second Division, but had dropped down provincial leagues in 1996 winning the into the provincial leagues in 1979 and Belgian Fourth Division title during the had been stuck there since. 1999–2000 season. Promoted into the Belgian Third Division, they were joined The new club started playing in the by their Leuven neighbours Stade Leuven. Belgian Third Division under the new Founded in 1905, Stade Leuven had name Oud-Heverlee Leuven and secured played over 30 seasons in the Belgian their top flight status in 2012 following a Second Division and only one year at the 0–0 draw at home against Lierse. In the highest level, namely during the 1949–50 2013–14 season they were relegated after season. However, in 2002 the club found losing the 2014 play-offs. Although only itself in a difficult financial position having finishing 6th, the team were promoted moved between the third and fourth back to the highest level via the 2015 division since 1991. play-offs, however they were immediately relegated again after finishing last in the 2015–16 Belgian Pro League. Oud-Heverlee Leuven 2017–18 away shirt. 76 WHERE THREE CLUBS BECAME ONE CSMLive.com 77
THE VISION In many respects Stadion Den Dreef was a blank canvas. The stadium itself lacked a clear club identity with Oud-Heverlee Leuven assets used minimally in expected locations. In contrast, new owners King Power could offer a comprehensive and recognised global identity that came complete with examples of brand executions in English club football. Our ambition therefore was to create a stadium identity that united the essence of Oud-Heverlee Leuven F.C. with the strength of the King Power brand. LEFT: A computer generated visualisation showing our ambition to use the King Power brand to support and reinforce the Oud- Heverlee Leuven identity. 78 WHERE THREE CLUBS BECAME ONE CSMLive.com 79
THE WORK With the stadium assets and identity created and approved, we were able to create an application strategy formulated from a spectator journey, identifying opportunities to integrate and showcase the unified club, stadium and owners, ensuring effective and consistent coverage for each. We rejuvenated the stadium externally and internally, providing impact through RIGHT: Redesigned and rebranded new external stadium branding and reception area. internal dressing, as well as revitilising the BOTTOM LEFT: Reception desk with newly reception area and dugouts. created stadium lock-up. BOTTOM RIGHT: Branded stadium entrance. Oud-Heverlee Leuven F.C. now have a stadium brand they can be proud of, supporting their lofty ambitions. TOP: O.H.L.F.C, Stadion Den Dreef and King Power composite identity. ABOVE: Installation of the O.H.L.F.C. King Power at Den Dreef Stadium reception entrance branding. RIGHT: The completed reception entrance. 80 WHERE THREE CLUBS BECAME ONE CSMLive.com 81
ABOVE: The new O.H.L.F.C. King Power at Den Dreef tunnel. RIGHT: New King Power in-bowl dressing and O.H.L.F.C. dugout seating. 82 WHERE THREE CLUBS BECAME ONE CSMLive.com 83
84 WHERE THREE CLUBS BECAME ONE Revitalised Den Dreef Stadium in-bowl dressing. CSMLive.com 85
“ It’s a beautiful club, a beautiful stadium, and the training ground is top, so I believe everything is here to hopefully compete for the championship. ” Olivier Myny Oud-Heverlee Leuven Striker 86 WHERE THREE CLUBS BECAME ONE CSMLive.com 87
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME THE KIN & THE BANTER THE TAKING YOUR SEAT 88 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME CSMLive.com 89
06. THE HOME OF THE FA A look at how we helped Wembley Stadium prepare for the 2018 Emirates FA Cup semi-finals and final. 90 THE HOME OF THE FA CSMLive.com 91
BRIEF APPROACH We were on hand to help Wembley THE EMIRATES FA CUP AT WEMBLEY Stadium stage both thrilling Emirates FA Cup semi-finals between Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspurs and Chelsea vs Southampton, plus the IS RATHER SPECIAL. THE FINISH LINE showpiece Emirates FA Cup final, which saw Chelsea lift the famous cup in a 1-0 win. IS IN SIGHT, THE ANTICIPATION IS BUILDING, Working closely with The Football Association and using our knowledge of Wembley Stadium from previously preparing it for England games, we AND EXCITEMENT IS RAMPING UP. identified all opportunities to create a visually striking stadium experience for fans, players and all involved. THE STAGE NEEDED TO BE SET As one of the most famous, loved, historical and watched domestic competitions on earth, the Emirates FA Cup not only requires the best - it TO REFLECT THE OCCASION. deserves the best. TOP: Looking up at Wembley Stadium from the concourse. ABOVE: Wembley, The FA and The Emirates FA Cup logo. 92 THE HOME OF THE FA CSMLive.com 93
W E M B - WEMBLEY STADIUM THE HOME OF THE FA Opened in 2007 on the site of the original In addition to England home games Date opened: 2007 ‘Twin Towers’ Wembley Stadium, which and the FA Cup final, the stadium also Capacity: 90,000 was demolished between 2002–2003, hosts other major games in English Field size: 105 x 69m The home of English football — bringing up to 90,000 people together since 2007 the ‘new’ Wembley Stadium primarily football, including; Record attendance: 89,874 hosts major football matches and was the • Season-opening FA Community Shield Cardiff City v Portsmouth L E Y temporary home of Tottenham Hotspur • League Cup final 2008 FA Cup final F.C. during the 2017-18 season, while their • FA Cup semi-finals new stadium was being constructed. • Football League Trophy England at Wembley: • Football League play-offs National stadium record 2007–2018 Wembley has 90,000 seats, making it the • FA Trophy Type P W D L F A largest football stadium in the UK, and the • FA Vase World Cup Qs 15 14 01 00 47 06 second-largest in Europe. • National League play-offs Euro Qs 13 10 02 01 34 06 • SSE Women’s FA Cup Final Friendlies 31 17 08 06 47 28 Wembley is crowned with the 134-metre- TOTAL 58 41 11 07 128 40 S T A D - high ‘Wembley Arch’ which serves A UEFA category four stadium, Wembley aesthetically as an iconic landmark across hosted the 2011 and 2013 UEFA London, and structurally as the arch Champions League Finals and was a supports over 75% of the entire roof load. flagship venue for the 2012 Olympic Two partially retractable roof structures sit Games football tournament, including the over the east and west end of the stadium finals. which can be opened to allow sunlight and aid pitch growth. The stadium regularly hosts rugby league’s Challenge Cup final, NFL London I U M Games and music concerts. It will be the venue for both the semi-finals and final of UEFA Euro 2020. 94 THE HOME OF THE FA CSMLive.com 95
THE WORK We provided extensive stadium branding After the first semi-final on Saturday 21st We ensured the Wembley Stadium including all in-bowl tier dressing, the April 2018, which saw Man United come truly felt like home for The FA as their player area, tunnel and press conference from behind to beat Spurs, we worked showpiece event played out in front room, helping to bring the vibrancy and throughout the night in order to change of 87,647 fans. As well as delivering all excitement of the famous cup to life. We all the branding across the stadium to external and internal stadium branding, also designed and delivered The FA Cup Chelsea and Southampton, ready for the we dressed the changing rooms for Archway that provided a centre piece as gates to open at midday on the Sunday. Manchester United and Chelsea, providing the teams walked out onto the Wembley The second semi-final saw Chelsea beat a personal touch for the players by pitch to the thousands of adoring fans in Southampton 2-0. naming their changing room position. the stands and millions tuning in across the world. On 19th May 2018 we were once again on As the final whistle blew, we saw Chelsea hand to set the stage for the Cup Final, as clinch their eighth FA Cup. Manchester United took on Chelsea. TOP LEFT: Kieran Trippier hot-on-the-heels of Alexis Sánchez during their Emirates FA Cup semi-final clash. TOP RIGHT: Entrance to the Manchester United F.C. changing room. BOTTOM LEFT: Entrance to the Tottenham Hotspur F.C. changing room. BOTTOM CENTER: Manchester United F.C., Tottenham Hotspur F.C. and officials walking through an Emirates FA Cup branded entrance arch. BOTTOM RIGHT: A look at the striking Wembley Stadium and the thousands of fans packed in to witness Manchester United F.C. vs Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 96 THE HOME OF THE FA CSMLive.com 97
BELOW AND OPPOSITE: Emirates FA Cup branded tunnel and Southampton F.C. and Chelsea F.C. branded dugouts. RIGHT: Dugout overlay and installation of Southampton F.C. TOP & BOTTOM RIGHT: Dugout overlay and installation of Chelsea F.C. 98 THE HOME OF THE FA Branded tunnel entrance/exit. CSMLive.com 99
LEFT: Branded press conference area. BELOW: Wembley’s entrance to the Chelsea F.C. changing room, previously used by Tottenham Hotspur F.C. ABOVE: Wembley’s entrance to the Southampton F.C. changing room, previously used by Manchester United F.C. RIGHT: Branded media area for post-match interviews. 100 THE HOME OF THE FA CSMLive.com 101
“ A cup final is a cup final as a fan, even going near the ground you start to feel excited, and, you know, when you’re there, the atmosphere, it’s absolutely everything, and you know, you lift the cup and what a feeling that is. ” Dave Manchester United Fan 102 THE HOME OF THE FA CSMLive.com 103
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME THE OCEAN OF COLOUR THE PRIDE EVERYWHERE 104 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME CSMLive.com 105
, SOMETIMES THE BEST INSPIRATION COMES FROM A COMPLETELY 106 DIFFERENT PLACE… INSPIRATION FROM A DIFFERENT PLACE CSMLive.com 107
07. FROM RFU TO NFL How we helped transform Twickenham Stadium, the home of the RFU, into an incredible spectacle for the NFL. 108 FROM RFU TO NFL CSMLive.com 109
BRIEF APPROACH With the NFL celebrating 10 years of the WITH THE NFL CELEBRATING 10 YEARS London games in 2017, we were assigned to deliver event day branding for the two matches held at Twickenham Stadium. OF LONDON GAMES, THE TWO GAMES Working closely with the NFL and with our extensive knowledge of Twickenham Stadium due to our partnership with the RFU, we identified every opportunity AT TWICKENHAM IN 2017 NEEDED to bring spectator routes to life and transform this historic stadium into a spectacular American Football cauldron. Though the games were played in the TO TAKE THE LONDON NFL EXPERIENCE UK, they would still be broadcast across the US and the rest of the world so Twickenham needed to capture and enhance the theatre of NFL. We ensured TO THE NEXT LEVEL. IT WAS OUR PLEASURE that no detail was overlooked in pursuit of achieving this desire. TO HELP TRANSFORM THE HOME OF RUGBY ABOVE: A birds-eye-view of Twickenham Stadium. INTO THE EUROPEAN HOME OF THE NFL. 110 FROM RFU TO NFL CSMLive.com 111
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THE WORK RIGHT: Gerald Laing’s bronze of a lineout sits in the foreground of Twickenham’s ‘2017 NFL London Games’ branded banners. For the last two weekends of October As the incumbent branding suppliers to 2017, we transformed Twickenham the RFU at Twickenham during the rugby Stadium from the home of England Rugby season, we were able to create a delivery into a spectacular NFL venue. From team with years of experience and branding windows and concourses with knowledge of the venue. This ensured we NFL and sponsor creative, to wrapping could get the production and installation pillars, hanging banners, covering seating, right first time, allowing for a smooth raising flags, building gantries, or creating delivery of the scope of works. effective and impactful wayfinding to direct spectators, players, VIPs and media The vast scope of this project required an – no detail was overlooked to create a installation period of 10 days with three truly memorable NFL event. dedicated project managers and around 12 skilled crew, working throughout the The key to delivering this project stadium and clocking up around 1,500 successfully was through careful planning work hours on site between them. during production, and achieving a high quality of installation. BOTTOM RIGHT: A ‘10 years of NFL London Games’ branded banner adorning one of Twickenham’s orbital ramps. ABOVE: 2017 London Games branded hoarding at the entrance to Twickenham. Twickenham Stadium’s 2017 NFL London 114 FROM RFU TO NFL Games external stadium dressing. CSMLive.com 115
RIGHT: Branded Virgin Atlantic NFL VIP hospitality reception. FAR RIGHT: NFL 2017 London Games branded pillars. BOTTOM LEFT: Branded NFL VIP hospitality lounge area. BOTTOM MIDDLE: Branded NFL VIP bar area. BOTTOM RIGHT: Cleveland Browns players walking to their changing room after the second quarter. TOP LEFT: Cleveland Browns tunnel. TOP RIGHT: Minnesota Vikings tunnel. BOTTOM LEFT: Cleveland Browns taking to the pitch. BOTTOM RIGHT: In-bowl hoarding. 116 FROM RFU TO NFL CSMLive.com 117
FAR LEFT: Cleveland Browns and NFL 2017 London Games branded in-bowl dressing and seat covering. LEFT: Kai Forbath of the Minnesota Vikings chasing down Matthew Dayes of the Cleveland Browns. BELOW: The Twickenham in-bowl experience during the NFL 2017 London Games. ABOVE: The Twickenham Stadium crowd during the American national anthem. RIGHT: Cleveland Browns branded in-bowl dressing and seat covering. 118 FROM RFU TO NFL CSMLive.com 119
The NFL 2017 London Games were watched live at Twickenham by 150,000 NFL fans, streamed across Europe, and broadcast back to the U.S. 120 FROM RFU TO NFL CSMLive.com 121
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME THE STUDS IN THE TUNNEL THE MIGHTY FANFARE 122 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME CSMLive.com 123
08. ABOUT CSM LIVE A little about us: who we are, what we do and more importantly, why we do it. 124 ABOUT CSM LIVE CSMLive.com 125
W E A R E C S M L I V E CSM LIVE T H I S I S O U R S T A D I U M Founded in 1947, our work has been seen CSM Live Sites: by over half of the world’s population. As Date opened: 1947 well as bringing stadiums to life, we create Capacity: 16 offices x 13 countries and deliver award-winning branding and Squad size: 191 employees live experiences around the globe. Record attendances: London 2012 FIFA World Cup 2014 Ryder Cup Rugby World Cup 2015 126 ABOUT CSM LIVE CSMLive.com 127
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME THE ROAR & THE HEARTBEAT THE SONGS & THE SOUNDS 128 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME CSMLive.com 129
CSM Live creates and delivers award-winning branding and live experiences around the world. As consumers get hungrier for unique To enable some of the biggest brands experiences, we are driven to define, and clubs in sport, such as Johnnie design and deliver truly innovative Walker, HSBC and Lidl, to create deeper solutions that meet and often exceed connections with their fans, we produce client expectations. award-winning experiential activations and live events across the world. We are trusted by both sporting federations and global brands to bring Our global offering of 16 offices in 13 their events and sponsorship to life in a countries, covering all five continents, way that delivers measurable impact and gives us a unique local presence creates an extraordinary fan experience. in all major markets. Our branding has brought to life such global sporting events as the Olympic LEFT: Three brothers having fun at one of our and Paralympic Games, the FIFA World Lidl Football Zone experiences. Cup, the Ryder Cup, the Rugby World Cup RIGHT: A young boy taking part in the Trolley and Formula E. Chip Challenge in a Lidl Football Zone. 130 ABOUT CSM LIVE CSMLive.com 131
Here are a few more ways EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVATION The experience economy is burgeoning FAN ZONES We extend the fan experience beyond CSM Live can help enhance and we can help you reap the rewards the main event, adding layers of through meaningful engagement with engagement before and after matches your fans. Our expertise allows us to both and helping to create lasting memories. the stadium experience… create dynamic concepts and turn them into reality. We create both permanent and temporary interactive areas, either within stadiums Create deeper connections with your or located away from them. Fan Zones fans, enthralling them with immersive and provide a fun and unique way for clients engaging activations that leave a lasting to interact and communicate with their impression. Our experiential work can audience. Trophy tours also help to help take your football club out to your connect with and enthuse fans before an TOP: Aviva Fan zone at the 2018 Aviva fans across the globe and give them an event has even started. Premiership Rugby Final. experience that they won’t forget, building RIGHT: Interactive fan experience at the FIFA fan loyalty and growing your fanbase. Club World Cup in Morocco. 132 ABOUT CSM LIVE CSMLive.com 133
DIGITAL SIGNAGE HOSPITALITY Digital signage helps create targeted and It’s become customary for contemporary engaging communication that is proven stadiums to offer a premium stadium to lift purchase or usage intent, thus experience. OPPOSITE: London Stadium giant exterior providing opportunities for additional digital screen promoting the IAAF World revenue opportunities in and around Our creative approach to hospitality Championships sponsors. stadiums. will bring the executive areas of your stadium to life and help engage your TOP LEFT: Twickenham Stadium digital Twitter walls for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. We have a dedicated team of world class key stakeholders. digital manufacturers and consultants BOTTOM LEFT: Flexible LED screen and our unique ‘service led’ approach to technology used for Nissan sponsorship design, build and management of digital activation at the ICC Champions Trophy. displays is proven to help clients build ABOVE: Unicredit hospitality suite long term commercial value from for the 2013 Champions League Final digital signage. at Wembley Stadium. 134 ABOUT CSM LIVE CSMLive.com 135
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME THIS IS YOUR TURF THIS IS YOUR HOME GROUND. 136 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME CSMLive.com 137
Thanks for taking the time to look through this book. It’s all about showing our passion for what we do. OUR THANKS & If there’s any way we can be of service, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: APPRECIATION TO: +44 (0)20 8302 4921 enquiries@csmlive.com LEICESTER CITY F.C. KING POWER THE KING POWER STADIUM WEST HAM UNITED F.C. THERE’S NO PLACE QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK LONDON STADIUM R.S.C. ANDERLECHT CONSTANT VANDEN STOCK STADIUM OUD-HEVERLEE LEUVEN DEN DREEF STADIUM LIKE HOME MANCHSTER UNITED F.C. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR F.C. CHELSEA F.C. SOUTHAMPTON F.C. THE FA EMIRATES THE EMIRATES FA CUP WEMBLEY STADIUM THE CLEVELAND BROWNS THE VIKINGS THE RFU THE NFL TWICKENHAM STADIUM 138 ABOUT CSM LIVE
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