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London 2012 Aquatics Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

ByOliver Wainwright2011-08-10T10:07:00

The roof meets the plinth structure behind the diving platforms.

Source: Hufton and Crow

The smoothly undulating surface of Zaha Hadid’s stingray-like Aquatics Centre belies its structural complexity. But does the last Olympic Venue to arrive at the party live up to its promise?

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