The judges’ comments stated: ‘The Olympic Delivery Authority has turned traditional design principles on their heads. By taking a holistic view of people’s needs, it is using the power of the Games to change the way that people think about designing places… There is a strong indication that these principles will influence future sports facilities design.’
ODA Head of Design Jerome Frost said: ‘We want to ensure that people of all cultures, faiths and ages and disabled people find the Olympic Park welcoming and easy to use in 2012.
‘After the Games, the most accessible sporting venues in London and an inclusive public park will be left for the local community. Aside from the physical legacy, we hope we can set a precedent for the industry and that future developments will meet the same high inclusivity standards.’
