Velodrome, London, England, United Kingdom
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| Velodrome | |
| Designer | Hopkins Architects, London, England, United Kingdom |
| Location | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Date | to 2011 |
| Building Type | Exhibition and Exposition |
| Climate | Mild Temperate |
| Context | Urban |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Builder | ISG |
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| Client | The Olympic Delivery Authority |
| Area | 233,576 square feet |
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"Quietly located to the north of the Olympic masterplan, the Velodrome exudes an aura of elegance and simplicity. The very form of the building signals the track: a continuous, sinuous shape that seems to explain the movement of the event itself. The building is made of three elements: the concourse, the plinth and the roof. The glazed concourse separates the curve of the larch-clad roof soffit and the concrete and landscaping of the plinth. The plinth contains all the service areas and the entrance. The cable net roof seems to hang in space detached from the ground, sitting low over the track, adding drama and focus to the event. The building is a consummate exercise in a simple idea, beautifully, efficiently and gracefully carried out." -- RIBA
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- Services Engineer: BDSP
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- The Velodrome at Architects site
- Velodrome at London 2012 Olympics web site.
- Velodrome at RIBA Awards site
