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Rio 2016; Legacy one year on; What happened to the venues in Copacabana

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BEACH VOLLEYBALL ARENA

  • Type; Temporary
  • Olympic Sports; Beach Volleyball
  • Paralympic Sports; –

 

FORT COPACABANA

  • Type; Temporary
  • Olympic Sports; Road Cycling + Marathon Swimming + Triathlon
  • Paralympic Sports; Athletics (Marathon) + Paratriathlon

 

LAGOA STADIUM

  • Type; Temporary
  • Olympic Sports; Canoe Sprint + Rowing
  • Paralympic Sports; Paracanoe + Para-rowing

 

MARINA DA GLÓRIA

  • Type; Existing and permanent
  • Olympic Sports; Sailing
  • Paralympic Sports; Sailing
  • Legacy; Leisure area for the general public. Used for sports, cultural events and entertainment.
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Rio 2016; Legacy one year on; What happened to the venues in Deodoro

Deodoro Olympic Park
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DEODORO AQUATICS CENTRE

  • Type; Existing and permanent
  • Olympic Sports; Modern Pentathlon (Swimming)
  • Paralympic Sports; –
  • Legacy; Unknown

 

DEODORO STADIUM

  • Type; Temporary
  • Olympic Sports; Rugby + Modern Pentathlon (Riding & Combined Event)
  • Paralympic Sports; Football 7-a-side

 

OLYMPIC EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

  • Type; Existing and permanent
  • Olympic Sports; Equestrian (dressage, eventing and jumping)
  • Paralympic Sports; Equestrian
  • Legacy; Unknown

 

OLYMPIC HOCKEY CENTRE

  • Type; New, permanent.
  • Olympic Sports; Hockey
  • Paralympic Sports; –
  • Legacy; Unknown

 

OLYMPIC SHOOTING CENTRE

  • Type; Existing, renovated for the Olympics
  • Olympic Sports; Shooting
  • Paralympic Sports; Shooting
  • Legacy; Currently used by military athletes. (Source: Globo)

 

YOUTH ARENA

  • Type; New and permanent.
  • Olympic Sports; Basketball + Modern Pentathlon (Fencing)
  • Paralympic Sports; Wheelchair Fencing
  • Legacy; Not reopened yet. Maintained by the army. (Source: Globo)

 

MOUNTAIN BIKE CENTRE

  • Type; New and permanent
  • Olympic Sports; Mountain Bike
  • Paralympic Sports; –
  • Legacy; Reconfiguration to a smaller mountain bike circuit. Expected reopening in September 2017. (Source: Globo)

 

OLYMPIC BMX CENTRE

  • Type; New
  • Olympic Sports; BMX Cycling
  • Paralympic Sports; –
  • Legacy; The BMX track will remain operational after the Games. Expected reopening in September 2017. (Source: Globo)

 

WHITEWATER STADIUM

  • Type; New and permanent.
  • Olympic Sports; Canoe Slalom
  • Paralympic Sports; –
  • Legacy; Swimming pool / recreational pool (after removal of the obstacles). Expected reopening in September 2017. (Source: Globo)
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Rio 2016; Legacy one year on; What happened to the venues in Maracanã

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OLYMPIC STADIUM

  • Type; Existing, temporary expanded
  • Olympic Sports; Athletics + Football
  • Paralympic Sports; Athletics
  • Legacy; Home of Botafogo Football Club

 

MARACANÃ

  • Type; Existing, renovated in 2013
  • Olympic Sports; Ceremonies + Football
  • Paralympic Sports; Ceremonies
  • Legacy; Supposed to be the home of the Brazilian national football team, Flamengo and Fluminense. But infrequently used in the past year. (read more)

 

MARACANÃZINHO

  • Type; Existing
  • Capacity; 11.800 seats
  • Olympic Sports; Volleyball
  • Paralympic Sports; –
  • Previous major events; 2007 Pan American Games
  • Legacy; Not used since Rio 2016. A small fire damaged the venue in September 2016. The repair of the damage has not yet taken place.

 

SAMBÓDROMO

  • Type; Existing, upgraded in 2012
  • Olympic Sports; Athletics (marathon) + Archery
  • Paralympic Sports; Archery
  • Legacy; Permanent parade ground

 

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Rio 2016; Legacy one year on; What happened to the venues in Barra

Photo courtesy of Miriam Jeske/Brasil2016.gov.br

 

CARIOCA ARENA 1/2/3

  • Type; New
  • Olympic Sports:
    • Arena 1: Basketball
    • Arena 2: Wrestling (Freestyle and Greco-Roman) + Judo
    • Arena 3: Fencing + Taekwondo
  • Paralympic Sports;
    • Arena 1: Wheelchair Basketball
    • Wheelchair Rugby
    • Arena 2: Boccia
    • Arena 3: Judo
  • Legacy; Part of the Olympic Training Centre. Partly reopened in May 2017. (read more)

 

FUTURE ARENA

  • Type; New and temporary
  • Olympic Sports; Handball
  • Paralympic Sports; Goalball
  • Legacy; The Future Arena still has to be removed. Is planned to be re-used in the construction of four schools.

 

MARIA LENK AQUATICS CENTRE

  • Type; Existing
  • Olympic Sports; Diving + Synchronised Swimming + Water Polo
  • Paralympic Sports ; –
  • Legacy; Part of the Olympic Training Centre.

 

OLYMPIC AQUATICS STADIUM

  • Type; New and temporary
  • Olympic Sports; Swimming + Water Polo
  • Paralympic Sports; Swimming
  • Legacy; Only the pools are dismantled. The construction still stands.

 

OLYMPIC TENNIS CENTRE

  • Olympic Sports; Tennis
  • Paralympic Sports; Wheelchair Tennis (Centre Court, Court 2-9) / Football 5-a-side (Court 1)
  • Legacy; Hosted the FIVB Beach World Tour in May 2017

 

RIO OLYMPIC ARENA

  • Type; Existing
  • Olympic Sports; Gymnastics (gala, artistic, rhythmic and trampoline)
  • Paralympic Sports; Wheelchair Basketball
  • Legacy; Sport and cultural events

 

RIO OLYMPIC VELODROME

  • Type; New and permanent.
  • Olympic Sports; Track Cycling
  • Paralympic Sports; Para-cycling Track
  • Legacy; Part of the Olympic Training Centre. Reopened and hosted the Rio Bike Fest in May 2017. The venue was however damaged by a fire in July 2017. (read more)

 

RIOCENTRO PAVILION 2/3/4/6

  • Type; Existing
  • Olympic Sports;
    • Pavilion 2: Weightlifting
    • Pavilion 3: Table Tennis
    • Pavilion 4: Badminton
    • Pavilion 6: Boxing
  • Paralympic Sports;
    • Pavilion 2: Powerlifting
    • Pavilion 3: Table Tennis
    • Pavilion 4: –
    • Pavilion 6: Sitting Volleyball
  • Legacy; Exhibition and conventions centre

 

OLYMPIC GOLF COURSE

  • Type; New and permanent
  • Olympic Sports; Golf
  • Paralympic Sports; –
  • Legacy; Uncertain. Maintenance was stopped for a period, users claimed that the ‘green fees’ were to high and there are no big tournaments planned for the future.

 

BARRA OLYMPIC PARK

  • Reopened in January 2017
  • Open to the public on weekdays and public holidays.
  • New facilities and activities include; the Wall of Champions, multi-sport courts, an outdoor gym, a children’s play area and a skate park.
  • Will host Rock in Rio next month.

 

ATHLETES VILLAGE

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London 2012; Olympic Stadium [January 2017]

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London 2012; 4 Years on: Chobham Manor

This summer marks the fourth anniversary of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Two years ago we made an extensive photo report on the legacy of the Olympic Park. (read more) This summer we focus on the five areas where most of the transformation has taken place in the past two years;

Chobham Manor

Chobham Manor is a new neighborhood on the site where during the 2012 Olympics the Basketball Arena was situated.

  • Currently under construction. First residents have moved in.
  • 850 homes
  • 75% family homes (three or more bedrooms)
  • Architects involved;
    • Haworth Tompkins Architects
    • Karakusevic Carson Architects
    • MAKE Architects
    • PRP Architects

 

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London 2012; 4 Years on: Here East

This summer marks the fourth anniversary of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Two years ago we made an extensive photo report on the legacy of the Olympic Park. (read more) This summer we focus on the five areas where most of the transformation has taken place in the past two years;

Here East

  • 1.2m sq ft of retail and commercial space
  • Former MPC
    • Flexible working spaces
    • Independent cafes and restaurants
  • Former IBC
    • Flexible office space
    • Large-scale studios
    • 950-seat auditorium
    • One-off shops and specialist studios

 

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London 2012; 4 Years on: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

This summer marks the fourth anniversary of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Two years ago we made an extensive photo report on the legacy of the Olympic Park. (read more) This summer we focus on the five areas where most of the transformation has taken place in the past two years;

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

  • Visitors: More than four million since July 2013
  • Size: 560 acres
  • Olympic venues: ArcelorMittal Orbit, Copper Box Arena, East Village, Here East, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Lee Valley VeloPark, London Aquatics Centre and the Stadium.
  • Art: 26 permanent artworks
  • Walking trails: 4
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London 2012; 4 Years on: The International Quarter

This summer marks the fourth anniversary of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Two years ago we made an extensive photo report on the legacy of the Olympic Park. (read more) This summer we focus on the five areas where most of the transformation has taken place in the past two years;

  • Olympic Stadium (posted 10-07-2016)
  • The International Quarter
  • Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
  • Here East
  • Chobham Manor

The International Quarter

The International Quarter is a new commercial district between the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Westfield Stratford City. A few facts:

  • Site area: 22 acre
  • Office space: 4 million sq ft (for 25.000 people)
  • Homes: 333
  • Hotel: 1
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London 2012; 4 Years on: Olympic Stadium

This summer marks the fourth anniversary of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Two years ago we made an extensive photo report on the legacy of the Olympic Park. (read more) This summer we focus on the five areas where most of the transformation has taken place in the past two years;

  • Olympic Stadium
  • The International Quarter
  • Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
  • Here East
  • Chobham Manor

 

Map: OpenStreetMap | Edited by: Martijn Giebels
Map: OpenStreetMap | Edited by: Martijn Giebels

 

Olympic Stadium

Today we start with the Olympic Stadium; home ground of West Ham United FC from the 2016–2017 Premier League season.

 

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