“Olympics stadium disappoints architects,
but supporting cast save day” – Guardian
Dezeen Wire: architects Piers Gough and Amanda Levete plus architectural historian Charles Jencks have given their verdict on the architecture of the Olympic site in an article for British newspaper The Guardian.
While the Olympic stadium and handball arena are severely criticised by the group, all three praise the velodrome and aquatics centre.
Read the full story here and see our special feature rounding up all the permanent structures for the London 2012 games here.
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