London 2012 Olympic Water Polo Arena
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Temporary 5,000 seat capacity Water Polo venue built for the 2012 Olympics
On a prominent site opposite the Aquatic Centre at the eastern entrance to the Olympic Park the purpose built arena will host a single event at the Games.
The demountable structure, which will be removed from the site after the Games, is is constructed from a kit of parts that comes from, and can be returned to, the supply chain.
The venue, which includes a competition pool, warm-up pool and ancillary accommodation for spectators, athletes, press and VIPs is housed under a sloping roof made from air-inflated recyclable plastic cushions.
Data
- Begun: Mar 2011
- Completed: Mar 2012
- Floor area: 13,500m2
- Sector: Sports and leisure
- Procurement: NEC
- Address: Olympic Park, Stratford, London, E15, United Kingdom
Professional Team 
- Architect: David Morley Architects
- Client: Olympic Delivery Authority
- Structural engineer: Buro Happold
- Services engineer: Max Fordham
- Acoustic engineer: Max Fordham Acoustics
- Lighting Designer: Max Fordham Lighting
- Planning consultant: Turley Associates
- Project manager: Delivery Partner
- Specialist consultant: ES Group
- LOCOG Scope architect: Populous
- General builder: Byrne Group
- General builder: Ellmers
- Services contractor: Balfour Beatty Engineering Services
- Building envelope design: Architen Landrell
Suppliers
- Seating: Alto
- Pools contractor: Barr & Wray
- Pools contractor: A & T
- Foundation contractor: Jacksons
- PVC coated polyester: Architen Landrell