TheOtherRob Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I get the impression he doesn't know how to insert a signature, otherwise he would have done and saved himself the bother of putting in the code everytime he posts! My controls > Edit signature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its a bid of magic Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7484443.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Interesting piece. What bugs me is why there is this obsession with 'wow' buildings. All that matters is whether it frigging well works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Interesting piece. What bugs me is why there is this obsession with 'wow' buildings. All that matters is whether it frigging well works. While I understand your point, I think you should note that it was London who planned this 'wow' building in the first place. It was the 'crown jewel', so to speak, of the Olympic Park. So while I am sure people can live with a less architectural venue, LOCOG was at fault by planning a venue with little thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 I'm well aware of that. I guess the point I'm making is a wider one than simply one venue in one city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfm Jeremie Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 I'm well aware of that. I guess the point I'm making is a wider one than simply one venue in one city. Thank you. It's a question I have raised a few months ago: why do candidate cities feel they need a Wow factor to their venues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobart Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 No matter what the come up with is anything going to beat the Water Cube as a WOW venue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Thank you. It's a question I have raised a few months ago: why do candidate cities feel they need a Wow factor to their venues? I suppose the argument would be that if things go wrong initially, then the finished product wipes those bad memories out. Certainly that has been the case with Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY20?? Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 The Games as some sort of architectural showcase (think Tokyo, Munich, Montreal, Athens, Beijing, etc.) is just another way that the host country shows off its capabilities when the entire world is watching. In the end it's really unnecessary to a Games' success. Sydney would be the perfect example. With that said, I think these troubles that London is having with this venue are that much more needless because, honestly, what does the UK and London have to prove to the world? Not to mention London will provide already iconic venues such as Wimbledon, and the city itself will make for a stunning backdrop for the marathon and road cycling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I think that's a valid point but, at the same time, London is re-generating a massive area and just putting up a load of box-type buildings wouldn't really cut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryker Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Regarding the temporary seating at the Olympic Stadium, will they use bleachers or individual seating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianme17 Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Regarding the temporary seating at the Olympic Stadium, will they use bleachers or individual seating? it willbe individual seating - it will be a stadium as is normal in the uk - other than it will reduce in size afterwards (hence the cost)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 it willbe individual seating - it will be a stadium as is normal in the uk - other than it will reduce in size afterwards (hence the cost)! thats not why its that expensive.dont believe everything. if we did we'd also believe the price tag bocog gave for the birds nest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryker Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 it willbe individual seating - it will be a stadium as is normal in the uk - other than it will reduce in size afterwards (hence the cost)! In that case, why not use bleachers or is that not allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.x Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Wembley Stadium......if it were the Olympic Stadium: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryker Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Why was the London Arena not included as a venue? I know is a hockey rink, but it seems like it would've cut back on costs to convert it to an arena for use during the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 If Wikipedia is to be believed it was demolished two years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryker Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 If Wikipedia is to be believed it was demolished two years ago. What a waste. If they wanted to demolish it, why not wait until after the Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I think it's mainly because the Dome, which is nearby, took a lot of the stuff that the London Arena would naturally have been in the market for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarJoLe Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 From this week's Time Out 2012 special: 1 Olympic Stadium Construction began in May on the 80,000-seat main stadium, which will be converted into a 25,000-seat venue after the Games. The design comes from Team Stadium, a consortium that includes the builders of the Emirates Stadium. 2 Basketball Arena A temporary venue that will hold 12,000 seats for basketball and handball, and 10,000 for wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby. 3 Energy Centre Instead of having individual systems in each building, the Energy Centre will generate hot water, heating and electricity for buildings throughout the Park, using biomass boilers and a combined cooling, heat and power plant. 4 International Broadcast Centre/Main Press Centre A 24-hour media hub for around 20,000 broadcasters, photographers and journalists. 5 Handball Arena The venue for handball, modern pentathlon and the Paralympic sport of goalball, with a design to be chosen this year. After the Games, the arena will become a multi-sport centre for community use, training and small-scale events. 6 Hockey Centre A temporary building with two separate pitches seating 15,000 and 5,000. Designs are due to be completed next year. After the Games, the centre will move to Eton Manor and will have 5,000 permanent seats. 7 Eton Manor Named after the sports centre that formerly stood on this site, it will be the venue for Paralympic archery (with 3,000 seats) and wheelchair tennis (10,500 seats). Part of a new group of community and training facilities after the Games, including five-a-side football. 8 BMX Circuit Part of the VeloPark, an outdoor venue with 6,000 temporary seats. 9 Velodrome Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Chris Hoy was among the team that selected the design for the 6,000-seat arena. After the Games, a road cycle circuit and mountain bike course will be added to create a VeloPark for community and elite sport use. 10 Sponsors’ Village A hub for London 2012’s key partners at the heart of the Olympic Park. 11 Olympic Village Beds for 17,320 athletes during the Olympic Games and 8,756 during the Paralympics, plus shops, restaurants and an ‘International Zone’ in which to meet friends and family. Afterwards, the village will become part of the overall Stratford City regeneration scheme. 12 Aquatics Centre A 50m main pool and 25m diving pool with 17,500 seats and a 50m training pool, plus a temporary water polo venue. Designed by Zaha Hadid, the centre will be turned over to both community and elite use after the Games. And a render of the permanent Handball Arena. I think (hope) the black stuff is backlit glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim856796 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I haven't seen anything on the revised Slalom Canoeing Venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its a bid of magic Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Only 6,000 capacity for the Velodrome? I bet after the success of GB Cycling Team in Beijing they could have added another 10,000 to that easily, and filled it every day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.x Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Only 6,000 capacity for the Velodrome? I bet after the success of GB Cycling Team in Beijing they could have added another 10,000 to that easily, and filled it every day! Have you thought about the cost associated with a larger venue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aronious Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Only 6,000 capacity for the Velodrome? I bet after the success of GB Cycling Team in Beijing they could have added another 10,000 to that easily, and filled it every day! I'd rather see it filled with people who feel special to hold the tickets. Keep it intimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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