Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson join The World's First as an official 1857 Partner

4th March 2024

Sheffield FC are delighted to announce historic Sheffield architectural practice, Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson, will join The Club as an official 1857 Partner.

Sheffield FC are delighted to announce historic Sheffield architectural practice, Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson, will join The Club as an official 1857 Partner.

AJ Top 100 and RIBA chartered practice, Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson architects & engineers, established in 1834, now has around 80 professional staff. With offices based in Sheffield and working on projects throughout the UK.

HCD are the architects who are bringing their expertise in Stadia to realise the vision for our new Home of Football Stadium.

Matthew Quinn, one of the leading architects for The Home of Football project said: “Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson are thrilled to become a partner with Sheffield FC - The World's First Football Club, and build upon our shared passion for the sport to deliver the new Home of Football stadium.
 
The new stadium will not only reconnect the club to its Sheffield roots but also strengthen its presence within the vibrant sporting community of Sheffield. We eagerly anticipate a positive and collaborative partnership for the future.”

Chairman, Richard Tims, said: "HCD have been brilliant to work with and we couldn’t think of a better architectural company to help relocate The World’s First Football Club back in to city boundaries.”

"With over 300 years of existence between us, there’s an obvious synergy, and as a club, we like to partner with proud Sheffield organisations.”

For more information about Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson or how to become a partner of The World's First Football Club, contact dylan@sheffieldfc.com.

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