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Inside Track| August 3, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Landscape, Other Consultants

Olympic Park

The greenery and immediate environment within the Olympic park is a key part of the legacy structure of the Olympic site. It can easily be adapted from a major sporting site to a local urban park, which is multifunctional and …

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Inside Track| August 3, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Other Consultants

Venue Wayfinding and Signage

Populous Activate designed the signage within the Olympic Stadium, Copper Box, Basketball Arena and Water Polo Arena.
With the world coming to London in 2012, the biggest challenge for the wayfinding in these venues was …

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Inside Track| August 3, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Landscape, Other Consultants

Athlete’s Village – Plot 26

Plot 26 is divided in two, comprising ‘North’ and ‘South’ 26, making it the largest plot on the Athlete’s Village site. It sits on the Eastern edge of the village, adjacent to the railway line which runs north.

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Inside Track| August 3, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Landscape, Other Consultants

Athlete’s Village – Plot 15

Plot 15 is one of the largest apartment complexes on the site. It was designed by Niall McLaughlin Architects in partnership with Glenn Howells Architects. The façade features pre-cast concrete cladding, produced from scans …

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Inside Track| August 3, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Landscape, Other Consultants

Athlete’s Village – Plot 13

Plot 13 has been designed by C.F Møller and comprises 185 housing units. The plot sits on the edge of the village complex and thus forms part of the entrance to the site. A key feature of this block is its sustainability …

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Inside Track| August 3, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Landscape, Other Consultants

Athlete’s Village – Plot 9

Designed by DSDHA, plot 9 is the tallest building in the Olympic Athlete’s Village. The triangular block allows light to reach the covered central atrium of the building, and externally the buildings feature a series of …

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Inside Track| August 3, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Landscape, Other Consultants

Greenwich Park

The historic GreenwichPark will stage the Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian events and two of the five Modern Pentathlon events at this year’s Games. The 23,000 seat temporary venue, designed by Team Populous, sits immediately …

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Inside Track| July 27, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Landscape, Other Consultants

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Post-games the Olympic Park will become a broad mixed-use site encompassing sport, residential, education and leisure uses. The 12 month post-Games transformation will convert the site from a visitor-focused sports site to a …

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Inside Track| July 20, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Other Consultants

Olympic Park Wayfinding Structures

The Wayfinding structures are situated around the Olympic Park to provide information and directions to spectators. The structures include six 7m high zone beacons, five 15m high major becons and two 12m high entrance gantries …

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Inside Track| July 20, 2012| Architecture, Engineering, Inside Track, Landscape, Other Consultants

Athlete’s Village

The massive task of constructing an area to temporarily house 17,000 athletes and officials was integrated into an existing Stratford City masterplan, which aimed to create a new community in East London. The residential area …

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Inside Track| July 18, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Landscape, Other Consultants

Emirates Air Line

London’s newest transport link soars over the Thames to connect North Greenwich Arena (O2) and Royal Victoria Docks (home of the ExCeL centre). At 1km wide and reaching 90m above the river the cable car has two speeds, taking …

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Inside Track| July 17, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Landscape, Other Consultants

Athlete’s Village – Plot 14

During the Games the Athlete’s Village will host 17,000 competitors. Plot 14 comprises 201 residential units which will accommodate 1,500 athletes. Configured in a U-shape around a central courtyard, the four blocks range …

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Inside Track| July 17, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Landscape, Other Consultants

Athlete’s Village – Plot 10

During the Games the Athlete’s Village will host 17,000 competitors. Plot 10 has 28 residential units with 450 sq m of retail space and 440 sq m of office space. At 10 storeys high the residential apartments feature green …

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Inside Track| June 19, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Other Consultants

Central Park Bridge

Central Park Bridge is a key element of the Park infrastructure, connecting the Olympic Stadium and the Aquatics Centre over the River Lea. The Bridge consists of two permanent steel footbridges connected by a small walkway …

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Inside Track| June 15, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Other Consultants

Primary Substation

As the first London 2012 building to be completed, the Primary Substation provided power for the construction of Olympic Park. The dark brickwork chosen for its robust and durable qualities reflects the industrial heritage of …

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Inside Track| June 15, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Other Consultants

Copper Box (Handball Arena)

Commonly known as the Copper Box due to its recycled copper cladding, the arena will host the handball events to the quarter finals, the fencing of the Modern Pentathlon and goalball during the Paralympics …

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Inside Track| June 12, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Other Consultants

Energy Centre

The Cor-ten clad Energy Centre, complete with a 45m high flute, stands as a local landmark. The centre provides hot water and part of the energy required for the Olympic Park. With a focus on legacy, the centre was designed …

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Inside Track| June 8, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Landscape, Other Consultants

Velodrome

With 6,000 seats, the Velodrome it is one of only two (the other being the Copper Box) completely permanent venues on the Park. A glazed circulation concourse, which runs between the upper and lower seating tiers, provides …

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Inside Track| June 7, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Landscape, Other Consultants

Lea Valley White Water Centre

As the first newly constructed Olympic venue to be completed the Lee Valley White Water Centre has been open to the public since spring 2011. The two brand new artificial white water rapids have been constructed with a 10,000 …

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Inside Track| June 7, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Other Consultants

Eton Manor

During the Olympics Eton Manor will provide training facilities for the competing athletes, including temporary aquatic training services and changing amenities. The venue will also host the Paralympic tennis events utilising …

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Inside Track| June 7, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Landscape, Other Consultants

BMX Track

Situated next to the Velodrome is the new 400m BMX track. Created from 14,000 cubic metres of soil collected from around the Olympic park the track features an initial 8m high ramp along with various jumps, mounds and tight …

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Inside Track| June 7, 2012| Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Inside Track, Other Consultants

Basketball Arena

The Basketball Arena is one of the largest temporary venues ever erected for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. With seating for 12,000 people the venue will host the finals of the handball competitions and the wheelchair …

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