There was much to admire in the architecture of the various venues, both the permanent ones and those that will be dismantled afterwards (like the Basketball Stadium - see below). The Athletics Stadium (see yesterday's post) has its own majesty; it is, come to think of it, a bit like a crown. The Aquatics Centre, designed by Zaha Hadid, is thrilling - but positioned so that it was extremely difficult to photograph in its entirety. My own favourite was the Velodrome, designed by Hopkins Architects. I found its swooping form [a hyperbolic paraboloid ;-) ] to be most pleasing, somehow evoking the sport taking place inside.... and how exciting that has been for Team GB!
Another view of the Velodrome
The BBC studios, made I think from recycled containers, were right at the heart of the Park - and the BBC's superb coverage of the Games has been right at the heart of most of our lives these last two weeks. (I don't know what we'll all do when it's over!)
Thanks to you, we can see things that we can't see through TV. Thank you for being our inside reporter!
ReplyDeleteIt is such a pleasure Malyss.
DeleteIt is an interesting choice to make the various venues in a way that they can be dismantled. But, I have read that many host cities in the past overbuilt fancy stadia that sit empty and decaying, so in that light, Britain's decision is brilliant.
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ReplyDeletethe architecture is lovely...but it's the sky and clouds that really caught my attention! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, it was a lovely typically English summer's day - sunshine and showers.
DeleteI am pleased that lots of these structures will go on to have a great future. I love the photos you took.
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