26 May 2012

Olympics and Paralympics


A large sports stadium

Great Expectations

A tour of the Olympic site reveals the architecture of the major buildings and a vast infrastructure …

The large curving wooden roof of a sports venue

BIGNESS

How important is BIGNESS to our ideas about an event like the London Olympics? And where do you experience this sense of enormous scale yourself whatever part of the country you are in?

The large open structure of a sports stadium

One year to go...

The London Olympics is now only a year away: celebrate with Open Weekend...

A dramatic, curving roof, under construction.

Architecture of the Olympics Aquatics Centre is irresistable

Read about a building that helped persuade a famous sportsman to compete at the Olympics in 2012...

A gloriously colourful stained glass window

The Olympics at Coventry Cathedral

The Olympics is providing an opportunity to explore many fascinating local stories. The story of Coventry Cathedral is a great example…

Welcome Wenlock and Mandeville - the steely Olympic and Paralympic mascots

Droplets from the steel used to construct the Olympic Stadium - that's how the Olympic mascots were made, according to a famous children's author.

London 2012 Cultural Olympiad is coming to YOU!

The launch weekend of 'Discovering Places' features a range of free events on your doorstep.

Photo of Youth Panel on stage

Legacy Now Youth Panel - the young peoples voice

The Legacy Now Youth Panel brings together the five host boroughs for the Olympics - together they share their vision of the Legacy city and the future East London.

2012 Olympics opens up learning opportunities in regeneration

O.space showcases the regeneration and architecture of the London 2012 Olympic Park.

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