Olympic Stadium (London)

Olympic Stadium (London). The stadium was built for the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2012 Summer Paralympics, with Sebastian Coe and Lord Coe playing a significant role in the bid process. The stadium's design and construction involved several notable companies, including Populous, Balfour Beatty, and Arup. The stadium has also hosted several high-profile events, including the 2015 Rugby World Cup, 2017 World Athletics Championships, and 2017 World Para Athletics Championships, with IAAF and IPC events.

● History

The Olympic Stadium has its roots in the London bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics, which was won in 2005, with Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, and Ken Livingstone supporting the bid. The stadium's location was chosen to be in Stratford, London, near the Stratford International and Stratford Regional stations, with TfL and Network Rail providing transportation links. The stadium's construction began in 2008, with Balfour Beatty as the main contractor, and ODA overseeing the project, which also involved HSBC, Lloyds, and Royal Bank of Scotland. The stadium was designed by Populous, with Peter Cook and Norman Foster as consultants, and Arup providing engineering services, including Ove Arup.

● Design and Construction

The stadium's design was led by Populous, with a focus on sustainability and flexibility, incorporating green architecture and green building principles, with LEED certification. The stadium's roof was designed by Buro Happold, with a unique cantilever design, and Schlaich Bergermann providing structural engineering services. The stadium's seating capacity was designed to be flexible, with a capacity of 80,000 for the 2012 Summer Olympics, and LOCOG overseeing the seating arrangements. The stadium's construction involved several notable companies, including Balfour Beatty, Carillion, and Laing O'Rourke, with CIC and ICE providing industry support.

● 2012 Summer Olympics

The stadium hosted several high-profile events during the 2012 Summer Olympics, including the athletics and opening ceremony, with Danny Boyle as the creative director, and Rowan Atkinson, Kenneth Branagh, and Daniel Craig participating in the ceremony. The stadium also hosted the 2012 Summer Paralympics, with IPC events, and Chris Hoy, Mo Farah, and Jessica Ennis-Hill competing in the events. The stadium's attendance records were set during the 2012 Summer Olympics, with over 80,000 spectators attending the men's 100m final, with Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, and Justin Gatlin competing.

● Post-Olympic Use

After the 2012 Summer Olympics, the stadium was converted for West Ham United to use as their home stadium, with David Gold and David Sullivan as the club's owners. The stadium has also hosted several high-profile events, including the 2015 Rugby World Cup, 2017 World Athletics Championships, and 2017 World Para Athletics Championships, with World Rugby, IAAF, and IPC events. The stadium has also been used for concerts, with The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift performing at the stadium, and Live Nation and AEG promoting the events.

● Renovation and Legacy

The stadium underwent a major renovation after the 2012 Summer Olympics, with a new roof and seating configuration, designed by Buro Happold and Populous, and Arup providing engineering services. The stadium's legacy has been ensured through its use as a multi-purpose stadium, hosting a variety of events, including football, rugby, and athletics, with FA, RFU, and UK Athletics events. The stadium has also been used for community events, with Newham Council and Tower Hamlets Council supporting the events, and BBC and Sky broadcasting the events.

● Tenants and Events

The stadium is currently home to West Ham United, with London Stadium as the stadium's operator, and E20 as the stadium's owner. The stadium has also hosted several high-profile events, including the 2015 Rugby World Cup, 2017 World Athletics Championships, and 2017 World Para Athletics Championships, with World Rugby, IAAF, and IPC events. The stadium has also been used for concerts, with The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift performing at the stadium, and Live Nation and AEG promoting the events, with SSE Arena and O2 Arena as supporting venues. Category:Olympic stadiums