I often wonder why, when building small stadiums, all four sides around a field of play are constructed to a low level, rather than just one or two sides to a higher level.
By only developing one or two sides, it allows for future expansion of new grandstands and for better sightlines for spectators in a 'proper' grandstand.
FC Braga's stadium is an excellent example only developing two sides of the ground:
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On a smaller scale, there's also FC Basel's Rankhof stand/stadium
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Any other good examples you are aware of?
By only developing one or two sides, it allows for future expansion of new grandstands and for better sightlines for spectators in a 'proper' grandstand.
FC Braga's stadium is an excellent example only developing two sides of the ground:

On a smaller scale, there's also FC Basel's Rankhof stand/stadium

Any other good examples you are aware of?