DES RES
LONDON'S HOUSING CHALLENGE
24 APR – 14 JUN 2008

The capital’s population is growing faster than any other major European City, with an estimated increase of 700,000 people over the next 15 years. How do we provide affordable, well-designed and well-built homes? How can we meet the need for high-density sustainable housing? How do we make communities which work? What effect does public realm have on where we want to live? What role will residential development play in regenerating areas in mixed use schemes and who will build London’s homes?

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DESIGNING FOR LONDON 2012:
THE VELOPARK

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic cycling races, consist of four disciplines; Track, Road, Mountain Bike, and BMX events.

The London 2012 VeloPark, to be based in the north of the Olympic Park, will include a Velodrome to host the Olympic and Paralympic indoor track cycling events and a purpose built BMX circuit to host Olympic BMX events.

The invited teams were asked to develop concept designs for the 6,000 seat Velodrome, symbolising its architectural importance as a key 2012 venue in the heart of the Olympic Park and its significance in legacy as a regional centre for British Cycling. The designers were also asked to reflect that the VeloPark should represent an important hub of activity in the north of the Olympic Park after the Games.

The Velodrome will be a permanent expression of cycling excellence in the UK and the architects were asked to reflect this in their designs, along with inclusiveness, security, sustainability, operability and financial viability.

After 2012 the VeloPark will consist of a central 6,000 seat Velodrome, a BMX Circuit, Mountain Bike Course, Cycle Speedway and Road Cycling circuit, providing new facilities for both training and events, by elite and community users.