![]() ![]() ![]() “Regardless of the transportation and security snafus of recent weeks, London’s 2012 Olympics will have a lasting architectural legacy. The Architecture of London’s Olympics (Atlantic – Slideshow) The Olympics venues were built on time and on budget – quite a feat, and something to shout about.” Some of them have been stopped from entering awards to promote their work,’ he said. “‘Although firms are allowed to put just a line on their website, or in some promotional literature, that they’ve been involved, they can’t write to clients, organise their own exhibitions. “‘We’re in a period where we need to do everything we can to promote these architects’ work overseas,” Mr Murray said. “But many people believe the rules have been taken too far, especially as, in the current economic climate, companies could get an extra lift by being able to bask in a little Olympic glory. London 2012: No glory for gagged firms(BBC) Officials turned the firm down, saying it might conflict with Olympic marketing rules.” For example, Wilkinson Eyre Architects, the firm responsible for the new basketball arena (above), asked permission from Olympic authorities to enter it for multiple awards. “That has made it difficult for architects to showcase the stadiums and venues they designed. All others must remain mum about their work. “According to the rules, only official sponsors (like McDonald’s and Coca Cola) can promote their involvement in the London games. How Regulations Are Stifling Olympic Architects(Atlantic) Or how about buildings made from recycled construction debris? The London 2012 vision is to re-claim former industrial wasteland in the city by transforming it into a green park area.” area this summer, you might be skeptical about any building that’s air-conditioning free.). Who needs air conditioning when you have buildings that use a 100 percent natural ventilation system? (Alright, if you’ve spent any time in the Washington, D.C. London 2012’s emphasis on showcasing sustainable green venues for its sporting events may challenge us to re-think public architecture in new ways, just as Beijing’s Bird Nest challenged us to re-think the design of buildings. “Innovation goes beyond the athletes to include the venue as well. Olympics 2012: Innovations going for the gold (Washington Post) The following are a few fun articles about the London Olympic buildings and their creators, inspirations, receptions, and detractors: Interestingly, along with being the first “digital Olympics,” these games are also the most-notoriously privacy-restricted in history: from strict contracts regarding media coverage to bans on private citizens posting photos of the events on social media sites to gag-orders on the architects and engineers who designed and built the stadiums. Firms from all over the globe compete for their designs to be featured in the world’s most-watched sporting event. If nothing else, the architectural boom following the winning bid for any Olympics is worth admiring. Depending on which media outlet you consult, some Londoners are proud of the variety of eclectic stadiums which have popped up across the city, while others are displeased with the way these venues have changed the look and feel of their city. Events will be held in a wide variety of structures, both permanent and newly constructed. One week from today, a cast of 15,000 will partake in the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics in London. ![]()
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