London Aquatics Centre
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Sports venue in London, UK
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1London Aquatics Centre2:33
Welcome, esteemed travelers and scholars of architecture and athletic history, to the magnificent London Aquatics Centre. As you stand here in the vibrant Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, take a moment to absorb the sheer scale and…
Listen in the app2The Exterior Plaza and Doubly-Curved Concrete2:17
As we step onto the sweeping exterior plaza, you are walking upon one of the most complex architectural achievements in modern British history. Look closely at the surface and the sweeping, organic lines of the building's base. …
Listen in the app3The Living Wall and Waterside Landscape2:24
Walking along the outer perimeter of the Aquatics Centre, we encounter a fascinating juxtaposition of raw industrial machinery and vibrant, thriving nature. One of the greatest challenges in designing a massive, world class…
Listen in the app4The Entrance and the Illusion of the Glass Facade2:15
As we approach the main entrance, prepare yourself for one of the most brilliant architectural illusions in the entire facility. During the Olympics, the sides of this building were flanked by enormous, temporary seating wings…
Listen in the app5The Competition Pool and Echoes of Greatness2:24
We have now arrived at the beating heart of the Aquatics Centre: the fifty meter competition pool. Stand at the water's edge and inhale the familiar, sharp scent of chlorine, a smell universally associated with anticipation and…
Listen in the app6The Dive Pool and Structural Purity2:16
Just adjacent to the massive expanse of the competition pool lies the deep, mesmerizing abyss of the dive pool. This section of the facility draws the eye upward, commanding your attention toward the towering dive boards. …
Listen in the app7The Training Pool and Fair-Faced Coffers2:19
Tucked away from the glaring spotlight of the main competition arena is the third pool in this vast complex: the training and warm up pool. While spectators rarely focus on this area during a major broadcast, it is arguably the…
Listen in the app8The Dryland Training Facility2:14
Before we conclude our journey through the Aquatics Centre, we must explore a space that contains no water at all, yet is absolutely vital to the perfection of aquatic sports: the dryland training facility. Located just off the…
Listen in the app9Closing2:12
As our tour of the London Aquatics Centre comes to an end, take a final moment to stand near the sweeping glass facade, looking out over the water and then back toward the bustling Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The history of…
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What is London Aquatics Centre?
London Aquatics Centre is a place in 스트랫퍼드 (런던) with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 스트랫퍼드 (런던) |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 20 min 54 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.5397, -0.0106 |
| Last updated |
