Silva Cells’ Star Performance at Wembley

The original Wembley Stadium, opened in 1923, was a mainstay of the London suburb for decades, hosting heralded international events from the 1948 Olympic Games to the 1985 Live Aid concert series. By 2000, however, the venue was in need of crucial modernizing upgrades — the stadium was demolished and a new 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium was inaugurated in 2007. The suburban district itself likewise underwent an overhaul (as a partnership between Gross Max, Populous, and Foster + Partners), with particular attention paid to Olympic Way: the iconic thoroughfare connecting the tube station to the stadium itself. A thoughtful green infrastructure plan was established encompassing the planting of 48 new trees, a diverse selection of species chosen from across the Northern Hemisphere. The DeepRoot Silva Cell system was specified for both its soil volume and stormwater treatment benefits, helping greenify the historic footpath for years to come.