![]() ![]() This not only enables the overlay of theatre and spectacle in staging the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 80,000 capacity venue, but also promotes possibilities of transformation after the Games down to a minimum 25,000 seat venue form. Simple legible forms develop, minimizing the physical weight, fabrication time and embodied energy of each component – bringing together a compact structure formed by demountable connections. We have progressed a new theory of ‘embracing the temporary’, by exploring form, materials, structure and operational systems to bring a structured palette of elements into a cohesive design. ![]() To achieve a balance between the immediate needs of the large Games stadium against a long term, small scale venue, Populous embraced the opportunity to develop the architectural language of venue design.
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