The Olympics seem inherently anti-sustainability. Stadiums and large scale residents are planned and built for a festival that lasts no longer than a month, then abandoned. That means the structures are often left to rust and all the money invested in them disappears into thin air, even after the Games. Luckily, this is not the case for every village – some are converted into regular residential units after the Olympic Games.
Ideal Standard, for example, supplied their products to the living quarters of the Olympic village in London and they will become regular apartments after the event. This will help to recoup the costs of construction and save taxpayers’ money.
In addition to a kitchen, the apartment will feature bathroom fixtures and a walk-in closet. There is also a separate laundry room. The Olympic village offers a variety of amenities including a fitness center, dining hall, and social spaces. Residents can access their online resident portal to pay rent and submit maintenance requests.
When designing the Olympic village, architect Gunther Eckert wanted to create a space that was as open and flexible as possible. To achieve this goal, he opted for a concrete block with an external appearance of stacked, exposed concrete frames. Inside the building, the support structure is omitted, allowing more space for apartments.
The first Olympic village was introduced in 1932 at Los Angeles, and since then, each organizing committee has provided a facility for athletes to be housed together while they compete. These villages provide a place for athletes to relax and get the rest they need to perform at their best. They are also a chance for athletes to meet their fellow competitors and form friendships that can last a lifetime. kitchen design Olympic village