london 2012 olympics (47 articles)
zaha hadid opens london aquatics centre to the public
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a year and a half after the london 2012 olympic games ended, the aquatics center celebrates its public opening on march 1, 2014.
a year and a half after the london 2012 olympic games ended, the aquatics center celebrates its public opening on march 1, 2014.
house of flags an installation celebrating multicultural london
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made up of 206 panels - the installation celebrates the diversity of all the countries that participated in the 2012 olympics and paralympics.
made up of 206 panels - the installation celebrates the diversity of all the countries that participated in the 2012 olympics and paralympics.
serie architects: BMW group pavilion, london
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the structure is defined by a classical podium with an immaterial presence, featuring a layer of water on the first floor which then cascades over the sides and lands within the »
the structure is defined by a classical podium with an immaterial presence, featuring a layer of water on the first floor which then cascades over the sides and lands within the waterworks river.
london 2012 olympic velodrome animation by chemical brothers + crystal CG
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the chemical brothers and crystal CG have collaborated to create a futuristic animation featuring a wireframe of the olympic velodrome to music as a part of the 'rock the »
the chemical brothers and crystal CG have collaborated to create a futuristic animation featuring a wireframe of the olympic velodrome to music as a part of the 'rock the games' initiative.
london 2012 olympic tree rings
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the commissioned series of 500 kg phosphored bronze and stainless steel forged rings are suspended among a variety of 10 newly planted trees around olympic park as part of the »
the commissioned series of 500 kg phosphored bronze and stainless steel forged rings are suspended among a variety of 10 newly planted trees around olympic park as part of the london 2012 summer games.
offcut speedo swimsuit dress unity by from somewhere
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the collaboration between the UK fashion label and speedo has seen the design of a couture ball gown - made entirely from surplus olympic swimsuit material.
the collaboration between the UK fashion label and speedo has seen the design of a couture ball gown - made entirely from surplus olympic swimsuit material.
warren elsmore: 2012 olympic stadiums built with LEGO
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warren elsmore has built the london 2012 olympic park from LEGO to celebrate the games.
warren elsmore has built the london 2012 olympic park from LEGO to celebrate the games.
zaha hadid: aqua at dover street market
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a site-specific installation representing the curved geometries of the aquatic centre is being exhibited within the dover street market throughout the duration of the london »
a site-specific installation representing the curved geometries of the aquatic centre is being exhibited within the dover street market throughout the duration of the london olympic and paralympic games.
hatwalk: london's statues get a fashion makeover
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if you were in london yesterday you may have noticed some of the city's statues dressed to the nines.
if you were in london yesterday you may have noticed some of the city's statues dressed to the nines.
london 2012 olympics: architecture of the games
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though this is london's third time hosting the olympic summer games, many new permanent and temporary structures have been developed for the sporting events. here is designboom's »
though this is london's third time hosting the olympic summer games, many new permanent and temporary structures have been developed for the sporting events. here is designboom's round-up of the games' key venues.
push-up performing routemaster london booster by david černý
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the mammoth sculpture is composed of a 1957 'routemaster' double-decker bus outfitted with bulging working mechanical arms and a sculpted buttocks, which when switched on, »
the mammoth sculpture is composed of a 1957 'routemaster' double-decker bus outfitted with bulging working mechanical arms and a sculpted buttocks, which when switched on, finishes push-ups in reps of ten.
heatherwick studio: 2012 london olympics cauldron
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the highly anticipated 2012 olympic cauldron designed by thomas heatherwick was finally revealed at the games' opening ceremony.
the highly anticipated 2012 olympic cauldron designed by thomas heatherwick was finally revealed at the games' opening ceremony.
olympic stadium for london 2012 by populous
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the opening ceremony for the summer olympics take place within the 80,000 seat venue which will be downsized to 25,000 after the games conclusion.
the opening ceremony for the summer olympics take place within the 80,000 seat venue which will be downsized to 25,000 after the games conclusion.
martin creed: all the bells london olympic welcoming
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this morning, the UK welcomed the 2012 olympic games to london with a three-minute nationwide ringing of the bells, an interactive sound installation conceptualized by turner »
this morning, the UK welcomed the 2012 olympic games to london with a three-minute nationwide ringing of the bells, an interactive sound installation conceptualized by turner prize-winning scottish artist martin creed.
hat trick design: london 2012 olympics stamps
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the stamps feature iconic london landmarks blended with olympic sports to celebrate both the sport and the landmarks of london
the stamps feature iconic london landmarks blended with olympic sports to celebrate both the sport and the landmarks of london
olympic vermin animation by leo bridle + amael isnard
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this animation depicts a critter alternative to the london olympic torch relay.
this animation depicts a critter alternative to the london olympic torch relay.
banksy: london olympics 2012
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banksy produces two new pieces commenting on the 2012 london olympics.
banksy produces two new pieces commenting on the 2012 london olympics.
london olympics 2012: the look of the games
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with the olympics just four days away, designboom takes a look at some of the art, architecture and graphics that will help form 'the look' of the 2012 games.
with the olympics just four days away, designboom takes a look at some of the art, architecture and graphics that will help form 'the look' of the 2012 games.
wilkinson eyre: london's cable car emirates air line
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this new piece of transport infrastructure lifts its passengers across the river thames, interconnecting the arena, and the docklands while offering superior views of the city and »
this new piece of transport infrastructure lifts its passengers across the river thames, interconnecting the arena, and the docklands while offering superior views of the city and olympic village.
and architects: BP pavilion
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recently revealed, a highly reflective pavilion and interactive installation will represent BP at the 2012 london olympics.
recently revealed, a highly reflective pavilion and interactive installation will represent BP at the 2012 london olympics.
fit: london 2012 olympics posters by british designers
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vaughan oliver and jonathan barnbrook invited leading british designers to submit their own 2012 olympics posters.
vaughan oliver and jonathan barnbrook invited leading british designers to submit their own 2012 olympics posters.
turner duckworth: team USA coca cola cans
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turner duckworth have designed 6 limited edition coca-cola cans to cheer on team USA at the london 2012 olympic games.
turner duckworth have designed 6 limited edition coca-cola cans to cheer on team USA at the london 2012 olympic games.
MWM graphics and attik: london 2012 olympics coca cola branding
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from a hyper detailed, abstract rendition of coca-cola london 2012, dozens of 'moments' were extracted that have become the graphic branding for the company.
from a hyper detailed, abstract rendition of coca-cola london 2012, dozens of 'moments' were extracted that have become the graphic branding for the company.
monica bonvicini: RUN
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monica bonvicini's sculpture for the 2012 london olympics ‘art in the park’ programme was recently completed.
monica bonvicini's sculpture for the 2012 london olympics ‘art in the park’ programme was recently completed.
london olympic torch by barber osgerby wins design of the year 2012
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the triangular form signifies the third time london will host the games, while the 8,000 perforations on the torch's exterior represents each bearer who will run with it in the »
the triangular form signifies the third time london will host the games, while the 8,000 perforations on the torch's exterior represents each bearer who will run with it in the olympic torch relay.
stanton williams: eton manor complex for london olympics 2012
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the venue creates a northern gateway into the london olympic park and will host olympic and paralympic games and events.
the venue creates a northern gateway into the london olympic park and will host olympic and paralympic games and events.
get ahead of the games: ease of olympic travel campaign
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the adverting campaign was created by mc saatchi to facilitate easier travel in london during the olympic and paralympic games.
the adverting campaign was created by mc saatchi to facilitate easier travel in london during the olympic and paralympic games.
serie architects: BMW olympic pavilion, london
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taking advantage of its elevated site above the waterworks river in london, the pavilion will feature a water curtain that will function act as a means of cooling the structure.
taking advantage of its elevated site above the waterworks river in london, the pavilion will feature a water curtain that will function act as a means of cooling the structure.
