00:01Sometimes in football, it's the little touches that make the biggest difference.
00:06Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium has already drawn headlines for its striking futuristic design on the Mersey waterfront.
00:14But beyond the glass and steel exterior, the finer details could prove crucial in making the club's new home truly feel like it belongs to Evertonians.
00:23Much of the early discussions has focused on the south stand built with a rake so steep it pushes the legal limit, designed to replicate the intensity and noise of Goodison Park.
00:36These subtle elements may ultimately shape the matchday experience and prevent the stadium from feeling soulless.
00:44Each concourse carries a unique theme celebrating everything from Everton legends to Liverpool's industrial and musical heritage.
00:53Even the building materials nod to the city's maritime past.
00:58These choices are no accident.
00:59They're deliberate attempts to route the new stadium in history and culture while giving supporters a sense of belonging.
01:07The same applies to the players' environment.
01:10The tunnel and inner walkways are saturated in Everton blue, adorned with quotes from icons like Alan Bourne and Dave Hickson.
01:18From the moment the team bus pulls up, lighting and imagery are used to create the right mood, leaving visiting sides in no doubt about where they are.
01:29Behind it all is Populous, the design firm responsible for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Wembley and the Sphere in Las Vegas.
01:38Their vision drew heavily on from fan consultation.
01:41Everton began surveying supporters as far back as 2016, with thousands contributing ideas about what their new home should represent.
01:51From poems etched on concourse walls to the carefully engineered acoustics of the South Stand, every detail has been shaped with purpose.
02:01The Hill Dickinson may be a stadium of the future, but is also a stadium steeped in identity.
02:06And that, above all, is what will make it feel like home for generations of Evertonians.
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