Aquatic center zaha hadid biography
Aquatic center zaha hadid biography
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Zaha Hadid Architects
Archive:
- London, United Kingdom
- 2005 – 2011
- Olympic Delivery Authority
- Built
- 36875m2
- Olympic: Basement: 3,725m²
- Ground Floor: 15,402m²
- First Floor: 16387m²
- Seating Area: 7352m² (17500 capacity)
- Footprint Area: 21,897m²
- Legacy: Basement: 3,725m²
- Ground Floor: 15,137m²
- First Floor: 10,168m²
- Seating Capacity: 2500
- Footprint Area: 15,950m²
A concept inspired by the fluid geometry of water in motion, creating spaces and a surrounding environment in sympathy with the river landscape of the Olympic Park.
An undulating roof sweeps up from the ground as a wave, enclosing the pools of the Centre with its unifying gesture.
The London Aquatic Centre is designed to accommodate the London 2012 Olympic Games whilst also providing the optimum size and capacity for use in legacy mode beyond the event.
The site is positioned on the south eastern edge of the Olympic Park with direct proximities to Stratford and new pedestrian acce