London Aquatics Centre Roof Structure

The roof the distinctive long span roof is a stunning piece of architecture.

London aquatics centre roof structure.

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. From the architect zaha hadid the london aquatics centre is a concept inspired by the fluid geometry of water in motion creating spaces and a surrounding environment in sympathy with the river. 2 6 million us gallons of water. An undulating roof sweeps up from the ground as a wave enclosing the pools of the centre with its unifying gesture.

Zaha hadid architects london aquatics centre olimpic park london the roof structure is grounded at three points of the centre two points at the northwest end on the bridge. In games mode the facility had a maximum capacity of 17 500 with 15 000 of those seats in temporary structures to the east and west of the main building. 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. Visit the venue to experience the magic for yourself.

The ceiling was built with 30 000 sections of red louro timber. The three pools hold around 10 million litres 2 2 million imperial gallons. Capable of holding 17 500 individuals at one moment this facility. The steel roof weighs 3 200 tonnes.

Welcome to the london aquatics centre the most technologically advanced and stunning swimming facility in the world and home of the 2012 london legacy. Image courtesy of hufton crow. The undulating roof of the building is 160m in length and approximately 80m in width. Image courtesy of hufton crow.

Construction for the london aquatics centre for the london 2012 summer olympics by zaha hadid architects is now complete. The aquatics centre has a 50m competition pool a 25m competition diving pool and a 50m warm up pool. And one single point to the south east end. Image courtesy of hufton crow.

London aquatics centre has a seating capacity of 2 500. 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.