London Aquatics Centre Roof

After the paralympic games the aquatic centre was deconstructed to reduce its space.

London aquatics centre roof.

The aluminium roof has 50 per cent recycled content. 2 6 million us gallons of water. Over 5 million visits from march 2014 to may 2019. The roof is composed of a series of undulating trusses that span the 525 foot length and 263 foot width of the main interior space of the complex without a single column or support protruding into.

An undulating roof sweeps up from the ground as a wave enclosing the pools of the centre with its unifying gesture. The aquatics centre is planned on an orthogonal axis that is perpendicular to the stratford city bridge. The ceiling was built with 30 000 sections of red louro timber. The steel roof weighs 3 200 tonnes.

The roof the distinctive long span roof is a stunning piece of architecture. Visit the venue to experience the magic for yourself. This is achieved by using low flow fittings and recycling water. Image courtesy of hufton crow.

All three pools are aligned on this axis. 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. The three pools hold around 10 million litres 2 2 million imperial gallons. London aquatics centre was provided with two temporary structures to cater to 17 500 spectators during the london olympics 2012.

The steel structure of the aquatics centre roof is taking shape a. The training pool is located under the bridge with. Four skeletons were discovered and removed from a prehistoric settlement discovered on the site of the london aquatics centre. Image courtesy of hufton crow.

Whether you re a novice swimmer or an experienced athlete the london aquatics centre provides ways for you to get in on the action at. The aquatics centre has a 50m competition pool a 25m competition diving pool and a 50m warm up pool. London aquatics centre uses 32 per cent less potable drinking water compared to other pools.