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● The temporary stands built for the Games have now been removed and the sides of the building have been glazed Hadid’s Aquatics Centre opens to public


The London Aquatics Centre, which hosted the swimming during the London 2012 Olympics, opened its doors to the public on 1 March. The venue has been converted


according to Zaha Hadid’s original plans, with a 2,500 seat capacity for spectators, and with the temporary stands used for the Olympics and Paralympics replaced with glazing. The centre includes two 50m pools,


the competition pool used for lane and fi tness swimming, plus a training


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Project: London Aquatics Centre Design: Zaha Hadid Location: London, UK


pool for family and fun sessions. With a 25m diving pool, platforms


of up to 10m, as well as a dry diving zone with a trampoline, harness and foam pit for divers to practise their technique, this will become the home of high performance diving in the UK. Other facilities include a gym, café


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and crèche. While the venue’s layout remains largely unchanged inside, the new glazing allows much more natural light into the space. National and international


competitions will be hosted at the venue, and the public can use it for £3.50 for pay as you go sessions, or £29.50 a month for membership. The London Aquatics Centre is the third Olympic venue to re-open, following the Copper Box Arena and Lee Valley White Water Centre.


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