Paris Aquatics Centre - Design Breakdown

I examine the sustainability of the 2024 Paris Olympics by doing a deep dive into one of the few new buildings constructed for the event - the Paris Aquatics Centre. Analysis includes a look at the structure and the influences that shaped its design.
Image and video credits by Proloog via VenhoevenCS and Ateliers 2/3/4/
Design by VenhoevenCS and Ateliers 2/3/4 with structural engineering by Schlaich Bergermann Partner
View more information at www.venhoevencs.nl

[@ixxyquick]

Nicely done! I’m a big fan of your videos, long and short. Hope you keep going.

[@CyWan-q4n]

Great video Matt , love the content

[@babyjesus9011]

truly an underrated channel

[@michaelramirez4514]

great video!

[@oyster106]

This is great information!

[@abather11]

Very informative video 😊thanks a lot

[@user-eg6zb9od3u]

such a neat deep dive! Loved the comparison of playing card for structural rigidity! I have a question: The hanging catenary shape of the roof looks really organic (reminded me of vines or a leaf in a way), is it often that we see more organic shapes (rather than square/rectangular shapes) lending themselves to lower carbon footprint? Or is this more of a specific scenario where the shape just happens to suit itself well to the needs of the building?

[@notatoad]

Cool video, but pointing the camera up your nose was a weird choice.