Design for the London 2012 Olympics: A Very British Story

At the London 2012 Olympics Brits have opted for a different design approach than Beijing: regeneration and reuse. How have they done? From “baffling” logos to inspiring “legacy” planning, we…

At the London 2012 Olympics Brits have opted for a different design approach than Beijing: regeneration and reuse. How have they done? From “baffling” logos to inspiring “legacy” planning, we hear all about it with Lucas Dietrich, Phyllis Richardson, Peter Whittle, Thomas Heatherwick, Will Hunter, Clive Dutton and Luxmi Ghosh.

For more on this show, including photos, go to the DnA blog.

Banner image courtesy of Wolff Olins

Guests:

• Lucas Dietrich: Thames and Hudson

• Peter Whittle: New Culture Forum

• Will Hunter: Architectural Review

• Clive Dutton: Borough of Newham

• Luxmi Ghosh: 2012 London Olympics

• Thomas Heatherwick: Designer

• Phyllis Richardson: Design book editor