OneTimeOnly 171 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I realize the site was measured wrong or whatever, but, why is it not possible to make the "wings" more curved and flowing like in the original renderings rather than the sharp edged (and ugly) boxiness that is apparently the final design? Link to post Share on other sites
Rob. 2046 Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I did see plans - architect's drawings - for curved wings a while ago. Why they were not chosen I have absolutely no idea, but they were certainly being considered. Link to post Share on other sites
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kevzz 146 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I did see plans - architect's drawings - for curved wings a while ago. Why they were not chosen I have absolutely no idea, but they were certainly being considered. Rectangular stands can fit more spectators than a curved one, plus due to the cantilever over the river, they cant afford to have a big curved wings that capacity of a rectangular stand. Link to post Share on other sites
DarJoLe 93 Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 I did see plans - architect's drawings - for curved wings a while ago. Why they were not chosen I have absolutely no idea, but they were certainly being considered. They were too expensive and couldn't be justified for something so temporary. Link to post Share on other sites
Rob. 2046 Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 That's what I would have suspected but I didn't know that for a fact. Link to post Share on other sites
DarJoLe 93 Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Also they did slightly tried to have the top curved but that too didn't make it much further. Link to post Share on other sites
Rob. 2046 Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 From Wrighty on Flickr: Link to post Share on other sites
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Lachie 0 Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 looks like a stingray.....without a tail Link to post Share on other sites
Athan 47 Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 I don't know what it looks like, but that's not the building that appeared in the original renderings Link to post Share on other sites
Vladislav Feoktistov 8 Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 Aquatics Centre is just great venue. It's form is so futuristic. Link to post Share on other sites
OneTimeOnly 171 Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Aquatics Centre is just great venue. It's form is so futuristic. Until they put the ugly wings on. Then it looks like crap, sadly. Link to post Share on other sites
TrisL93 2 Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 TV channel 'Discovery' is going to show a documentary about the Aquatics Centre on the 27th of July! Here's a link with a little information on the programme including pictures: My link Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 I got up close and personal to the Aquatics centre today. Here are a few pics. The tour guide said Zaha Hadid was designing the diving boards as well which I hadnt really realised, but Im not sure if they are the same as the early renders. I think I just expected a standard diving board but then again Beijing had fancy ones didnt they. They are starting on the timber beams underneath which I will post a pic of later as my mate has pics of that, but its looking lovely and is a hive of activity. Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Heres some more pics of the Aquatics Centre where you can see the timber trusses Link to post Share on other sites
Citius Altius Fortius 560 Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 I like your 2yearstogo logo, davey! Link to post Share on other sites
OneTimeOnly 171 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 What is the test event for this venue and when is it scheduled? Link to post Share on other sites
baron-pierreIV 1700 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 I don't know what it looks like, but that's not the building that appeared in the original renderings From the air (and per RobH's isgnature), it either looks like an ox tongue or, if you are feeling a little marine, like a fillet of Dover sole. It's a rip-off of the original TWA terminal at JFK airport. Link to post Share on other sites
Rob. 2046 Posted August 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 It looks like the cladding on the top of the roof is now complete. Webcam shot here, thunderstorms over London today so it's not gleaming like it has done, which is a shame. You can also see on that webcam shot the permanent seating being built. Link to post Share on other sites
Lachie 0 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Looks really swish. Like I have said before, looks like a stingray, minus the tail Link to post Share on other sites
Rob. 2046 Posted August 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 No, the tail's there, you just have to look from the right angle Link to post Share on other sites
Lachie 0 Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Its something we should have had at Sydney 2000 Link to post Share on other sites
SkiFreak 123 Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 What's the after-games legacy for this facility? Is it staying as a pool? Being converted? or being padlocked like Athens? Link to post Share on other sites
OneTimeOnly 171 Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 What's the after-games legacy for this facility? Is it staying as a pool? Being converted? or being padlocked like Athens? It becomes a pool open to the public and for training. "After the Games The Aquatics Centre will be transformed into a facility for the local community, clubs and schools, as well as elite swimmers. The two temporary wings will be removed, leaving 2,500 seats – although it will be possible to increase the capacity to 3,500 for major competitions. The Aquatics Centre will also have a creche, family-friendly changing facilities and a cafe alongside a new public plaza in front of the building." Link to post Share on other sites
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