A Chelsea stadium in Battersea Power Station is the best idea yet. Don't listen to Lister, writes Christine Murray

摘要

It was shocking to hear Edward Lister, London deputy mayor for planning, pooh-pooh the new Chelsea football stadium plan for Battersea Power Station. This is the most thrilling and plausible vision for the regeneration of the beleaguered building yet. The exclusive early concept sketch by KPF (see page 7), who are working with Rafael Vinoly on the bid, shows a design that both maintains the integrity of the original building, while giving this stunning white elephant a brilliant legacy. If built, it could join FC Braga by Eduardo Souto de Moura as one of the most architecturally atmospheric stadia in the world.