The Future of Olympic Architecture Is Portable

As the Summer Olympics progress, we learn a lot more about London than we ever anticipated. Cameras pan the city, helicopters film sweeping aerial shots of buildings and landmarks large and small.

Hosting the Olympics creates a unique opportunity for a city to show off its character and style. And there's no better way to empower a forward-thinking, progressive population than by constructing bold, progressively designed event spaces and stadiums.

Thus, constructing venues for Olympic events has become a competition in itself. But at what cost?

Host cities submit city planning and building proposals, promising sustainability and continued use of Olympic facilities after the O…
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