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National: Olympics: Plain and practical is the aim as London unveils its 2012 stadium: Venue lacks flamboyant touches but is a clever building, say designers
2007
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The design is driven by a commitment made during London's bid to leave a world-class athletics legacy in the capital rather than a succession of grandiose white elephants. The contrast with the spectacular \"Bird's Nest\" stadium taking shape in Beijing for next summer's Olympics could not be greater, but architect Rod Sheard, of HOK Sport, was unapologetic. Mr Sheard, whose design credits include the new Wembley stadium, the main grandstand at Ascot and the planned Centre Court roof at Wimbledon, said the design was innovative and would deliver an intimate, powerful atmosphere. \"We've ended up with a very tight, very compelling bowl,\" he said. \"The atmosphere inside this bowl, we think, will be pretty special.\" John Armitt, chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), described the design as \"inspirational\", but indicated that costs could rise: \"We have an estimated price today of pounds 496m,\" he said. \"In terms of our ability to work within it, pounds 500m is a lot of money in anybody's terms and we're determined to work within it, but if for any reason whatsoever there is a requirement for some extra then we have a contingency within the scheme covering this and we may have to use some of that, but that is not the plan.\"
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