Latest photos from the London Olympics site:ĭesigner: Populous (formerly HOK Sport) London Olympic Stadium : Building Progress News London 2012 Olympic Stadium lighting images / information from Populous The symbolism of the date chosen for the ‘Lights on’ was no coincidence, 20th December (20.12), and this key landmark in the construction process demonstrates how the games are becoming a physical reality for London in the build up to London 2012. We are thrilled to have reached this milestone for the project.” In designing the stadium we knew that lighting would need to be one of the most important factors, both to illuminate the athletes and to ensure the stadium became the beacon of the event and of London at nightfall. Rod Sheard, Senior Principal of Populous said: “Light has proved to be one of man’s greatest achievements, today light is filling our Olympic Stadium and it signals the beginning of the end of the 2012 Olympic Games construction phase – Populous is proud to have played a part in bringing light to a part of London that was in darkness. The Prime Minister, David Cameron attended an exclusive ceremony within the Stadium to officially turn the lights on. Last night the lights were switched on for the first time to illuminate the London 2012 Olympic Stadium, designed by global architecture and design practice Populous.
London Olympics Stadium Building – more background / archive informationĢ012 OLYMPIC STADIUM LIGHTS DESIGNED TO POSITION THE STADIUM AND LONDON AS A BEACON FOR THE EVENT They do, however, state that they would redevelop the current athletics facilities at Crystal Palace, in south London.Ĭhairman of the 2012 London Olympics Lord Coe has slammed Tottenham’s plans to occupy the Olympic Stadium in east London following the Games. Spurs are battling West Ham for the right to take control of the stadium and if successful, plan to knock the stadium down and replace it with one that they say is more suitable for hosting football. London Olympic Stadium image from the ODA Two major London football clubs are bidding to re-use the Olympics Stadium, which is designed for athletics, not football. London 2012 chairman Lord Coe slams Tottenham Hotspur’s Olympic Stadium plansĪddress: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 2ST
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