London Aquatics Centre Roof Construction

Design and details of london aquatics centre.

London aquatics centre roof construction.

The main attraction of the building designed by zaha hadid architects initially for the client olympic delivery authority is its wave like ceiling which emanates from the ground and supported by three concrete structures two structures at the northwest end and a single structure at the south east end. Athletes and supporters is an aluminum clad steel roof which spans 160 meters in. Aquatics centre roof construction london 2012 london 2012. The fans operate on a cyclical basis or when the roof void temperature falls below a set point.

It will include a. The permanent roof is a warm roof construction created by insulated cladding on the top and acoustic lined timber cladding facing the pool tank. Our multi disciplinary engineering skills fulfilled architect zaha hadid s vision for the stunning aquatics centre. The site is positioned on the south eastern edge of the olympic park with direct proximities to stratford and new pedestrian access from stratford city bridge crossing.

The london aquatics centre was designed back in 2004 and construction of the building began in july of 2008. Partners collaborators arup contributed to the construction of the aquatics centre which after the games will be enjoyed by future champions schools visitors and local residents. 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. Unsubscribe from london 2012.

Aquatics centre for 2012. To ensure air movement in the roof space there are a number of circulation fans located at the walkways.