Floating River Park
While the southbank of the Thames in London offers an excellent waterfront pedestrian route, the same can't be said of the Thames on a large section of the northbank, particularly the area between Blackfriars and the Tower of London.
Recent plans however have just been unveiled which will create a kilometer long floating park created that will run parallel to the northbank, linking up the Victoria Embankment in the west (towards Westminster) and eastwards to the Tower of London. Eight pavillions will be built along the promenade to host various events during and after the games.
The promenade is planned to be complete in time for the Olympics.
2012 London Olympics Update
Aquatics Centre
Images sourced by
woodgnome at skyscrapercity.com showing the timber roof of the Zaha Hadid Aquatics Centre.
Also for diving and concrete fans - details of the 'sculptured' diving boards:
[img]www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NQqPzZbWP0[/img]
Handball Arena
The third venue at the Olympic Park is now complete, the Handball Arena came in on time and on budget. The arena has a capacity of 6,500 and is clad in copper. Images sourced by
woodgnome at skyscrapercity.com.
Shooting Venue
Designs have been unveiled for the temporary Shooting Venue, which will be held at the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich. The modern structure contrasts with the historic barracks which date back to 1776 (random fact: longest continuous building facade in the UK). After the Olympics, the venue will be dismanteled and reassambled elsewhere in the UK. Renders sourced by
woodgnome at skyscrapercity.com.
Source:
Didimendum1 at flickr.com
Hockey Arena
Latest renders of the temporary hockey arena have been published. Images sourced by
Mo Rush at skyscrapercity.com
Orbit
The Olympic Park's giant sculpture continues to rise. Pictures takedn by skyscrapercity.com forum member
wawd.
