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zaha hadid: 2012 aquatic centre roof frame complete
zaha hadid's stingray roof for the aquatic centre at london 2012 olympic games
photo by dave poultney
zaha hadid's stingray inspired roof frame for the aquatic centre at the london 2012
olympic games has been completed. said to be one of the most complex engineering
and construction challenges of the olympic park, the sweeping steel roof frame weighs
approximately 2800 tonnes spanning 160 metres long and 90 metres wide.
unlike ordinary buildings the roof structure was the first to be complete, lowered into
position on top of three concrete pillars. work will now begin on applying the aluminum
roof covering and timber cladding.
balfour beatty is the main contractor working together with arup engineering, zaha hadid
and steel fabricator rowecord.
the 244 million pound aquatic centre will consist of two 50 metre competition and training
pools, along with a concrete diving pool. the building is due to be complete in 2011.
zaha hadid aquatic centre
image courtesy zaha hadid architects
zaha hadid aquatic centre
image courtesy zaha hadid architects
view the construction of the video being constructed here
see the previous videos of the beginning stages in construction here
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