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London Aquatics centre
Located: Queen Elizabeth Olympic park, London
Designed by: Zaha Hadid Architects - London Aquatics Centre
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After the Olympics the London Aquatics centre is now managed by the company Better gyms. @Swim at the London Aquatics Centre
The design was inspired by the flow and movement of water. Resembling waves in the curves of the roof it perfectly matches with the function and aesthetic of the building perfectly being a professional swimming pool. This form also gives passers by an idea of what the function of the building could be even if they’ve never heard of it or seen it before.
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