- Architect: David Morley Architects
- Capacity: 5,000 seats
- Built: 2011–2012
- Pools: 37m competition pool, warm-up pool
Fact sheet from David Morley Architects (pdf)
Location
London 2012; Water Polo Arena (temporary venue)
Rio 2016; Construction temporary stands (2)
Photos courtesy of Miriam Jeske/Brasil2016.gov.br
Rio 2016; Construction temporary stands
The construction of the temporary stands and buildings has begun. With 60 days to go, the Rio 2016 preparations are now entering the final phase.
Photos courtesy of André Motta/Brasil2016.gov.br
Photo courtesy of André Motta/Brasil2016.gov.br
Photo courtesy of André Motta/Brasil2016.gov.br
Photo courtesy of André Motta/Brasil2016.gov.br
Photo courtesy of André Motta/Brasil2016.gov.br
Photo courtesy of André Motta/Brasil2016.gov.br
Photo courtesy of André Motta/Brasil2016.gov.br
Photo courtesy of André Motta/Brasil2016.gov.br
Photo courtesy of André Motta/Brasil2016.gov.br
Photo courtesy of André Motta/Brasil2016.gov.br
Thanks to @christiankoedam for the news.
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This article by Brandon Smith is worth to read:
The Future of Olympic Architecture Is Portable
The London 2012 Basketball Arena: A temporary venue.
Photos: Martijn Giebels