The home end at Everton's new stadium will be based on Borussia Dortmund's iconic yellow wall.

American architect Dan Meis whose firm is heading the project at Bramley-Moore Dock told fans of the plans at a forum near Goodison Park, report the Liverpool Echo.

Architect Meis was speaking at the first in a series of fan workshops with Evertonians.

He told them: “We're planning on creating a very large home end in the south stand of the stadium which should be similar to Dortmund's 'Yellow Wall.'

“Depending on the final stadium capacity, the stand will hold 12,000-15,000 fans and we also want to include a concourse that will look back at the city, immediately by the home end that would be very cool.”

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The Founder and Managing Principal of MEIS, emphasised in the opening workshop his desire to create the “greatest home ground in English football” at Bramley-Moore Dock.

The workshop – held at St Luke’s Church on Goodison Road – was attended by more than 150 Evertonians.

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The first in a series of four workshops, all fans who completed the club's survey on the 11 Key Principles for Bramley-Moore Dock were afforded an opportunity to complete an application to attend.

Meis highlighted the importance of consulting with supporters regarding the design of Everton’s new home, describing their love and passion for the club as “infectious”.

During the session he shared details of how feedback from fans was influencing the ongoing work on the stadium design – as well as sharing cross-sections of early stand designs.

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In addition, Meis alluded to how elements of Goodison Park could be transferred to the new stadium such as physically bringing in some 1878 seats from the Blues home since 1892 and the importance of using materials that are contextual to both architecture of the city of Liverpool in general and Bramley-Moore Dock in particular such as brick and wood.

Key areas focused on at the workshop included Everton’s commitment to make the new stadium a “fortress” – retaining and amplifying Goodison Park’s intimacy and atmosphere.

Meis discussed the importance of getting fans as close to the action as possible and compared the seating plans for Bramley-Moore Dock to other stadium developments across the country.

In a wide-ranging workshop, initial designs of the stands were also explained. Meis set out in detail how the stadium will provide a perfect environment for supporters to create a cauldron of noise.

It was also illustrated why a ‘north-south’ orientation for the stadium is preferred.

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As Everton aim to provide an unrivalled matchday experience, Meis detailed the scale of the club’s new fanzone.

The good transport links and accessibility the new stadium offers were also highlighted.

Meis explained the steps the club will take to retain and enhance the rich heritage around the Dock area, while maximising the unique setting to create an awe-inspiring new destination close to the heart of the city.

He also reaffirmed Everton’s commitment to leave a legacy at the Goodison Park site, providing sustainability for businesses and residents for generations to come.

It was added that further consultation with fans and residents will follow.

Two further Dan Meis workshops will be held on Tuesday, with the fourth taking place on Wednesday.