Marks Barfield has designed 2 linkages from the Wembley Stadium to the Wembley Central Stations - new White Horse bridge and the urban realm. On event days, as many as 8,000 people use this route in an hour. It was identified from the beginning that the design intent of the urban realm has 2 aims. One is to create an important new public space to share the regeneration benefits enjoyed by the Quintains Development, the new stadium and the surrounding town centre. Another is to set a new standard to the public realm design in the area. The challenge is to ease the congestion experienced on event days, as well as to become a focal point for local and communal activities to take place on other days.
The space is segregated into 3 zones: 1) an optional queuing zone on the west side of the martialing area, 2) the central zone provides direct access from the bridge to Wembley High Road, and 3) a queuing area for train station platforms. These zones are separated by linear elements that define the space and break the space into smaller areas. They are also designed to be both a seating and rest area.