Project: The 2012 Olympics will take place in a host of new venues as well as using existing and historic facilities. Many of the new facilities will be reused and the plans are part of the regeneration of Stratford and Lower Lea Valley in east London. With 26 sports and 39 disciplines the Olympics will distribute 8.8 million tickets to spectators to watch over 10,000 athletes. The Olympic committee has launched an initiative to challenge design schools to develop speculative ideas for the regeneration or enhancement of a London site. These concepts should engage the local community in Olympic sports and history. Select a public site in the city, this should be an existing building or place, a proposed new structure, a park or outdoor space. Research the 2012 games and choose a specific Olympic sport. Design a participatory experience to promote, communicate and engage the local community with that sport at a chosen site.
Course: Design in Britain program, 2011
Partner: London Olympic Committee, U.K.
A Sporting Chance
