Stadium and Structure
The Olympic Stadium and the fledgling ArcelorMittal Orbit.
The Olympic Stadium for the XXX Olympiad (or 2012 Olympics). Preparation of the land began 2007, with construction of the stadium beginning 2008. The capacity is supposed to be 80,000, although reducing to 25,000 after the Olympics.
The stadium site is on former industrial land between the Old River Lea (which rejoins the Navigation below Old Ford Lock), the City Mill River, and the Old Pudding Mill River; parts of the Bow Back Rivers. Another branch of this system, St Thomas' Creek, 200 metres to the south, completes an "island" surrounded by water.
Team Stadium is the consortium behind the design and construction. Team Stadium consists of Sir Robert McAlpine, HOK Sport + Venue + Event (or Populous), and Buro Happold.
Kapoor's design is being brought to life by Cecil Balmond, of Arup.
The £19.1m design incorporates the five Olympic rings and will also be a viewing platform.
Stadium and Structure
The Olympic Stadium and the fledgling ArcelorMittal Orbit.
The Olympic Stadium for the XXX Olympiad (or 2012 Olympics). Preparation of the land began 2007, with construction of the stadium beginning 2008. The capacity is supposed to be 80,000, although reducing to 25,000 after the Olympics.
The stadium site is on former industrial land between the Old River Lea (which rejoins the Navigation below Old Ford Lock), the City Mill River, and the Old Pudding Mill River; parts of the Bow Back Rivers. Another branch of this system, St Thomas' Creek, 200 metres to the south, completes an "island" surrounded by water.
Team Stadium is the consortium behind the design and construction. Team Stadium consists of Sir Robert McAlpine, HOK Sport + Venue + Event (or Populous), and Buro Happold.
Kapoor's design is being brought to life by Cecil Balmond, of Arup.
The £19.1m design incorporates the five Olympic rings and will also be a viewing platform.