Beijing 2008 Olympic Authority (China)

$161 million AUD

Otium team members partnered with Peddle Thorp Walker Architects in the worldwide design competition for the design of the 2008 Olympic Swimming Centre.

• Development of facility scope
• Preparation of return briefs
• Development pf the future legacy concepts.

• The group, in association with a large range of specialist consultants, won the design competition and worked together to deliver the Olympic facility on time and on budget.
• Redevelopment of a section of the pool hall and spectator seats with a new indoor water/ leisure park.

• Alignment of the PVR with the reference design and costing tasks impacted on the project program.
• As a large, specialised consultancy, Otium’s ability to be flexible and shift resources to meet tight timeframes was imperative to the success of the project.

• The facility is now Asia’s second most used indoor water park, which fits well with its use as a major water sports events centre.