# Barbapapa-Shaped Buildings Design for the London Aquatic Centre by Make Architects By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-02-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-aquatic-centre References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2010/02/london-aquatic-centre-by-make.html) & [makearchitects](http://www.makearchitects.com/) With the world's eyes firmly fixed on the Vancouver Olympics, we shift our attention to the upcoming 2012 London Olympics and one of the shortlisted designs for the [London Aquatic Centre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dalston-pavilion). This design for the London Aquatic Centre to be housed in Stratford, East London and comes to us from [Make Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-glass). It boasts two sunken pools, a training pool, a sports science facility and a gorgeous, curvaceous lightweight roof. All we know is that this stunning facility would make an excellent Olympic venue, especially for the much-hyped swimming events. However, if they intend on having this design of the London Aquatic Centre--or any design, for that matter--ready for 2012, they'd better hurry up and break ground! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Barbapapa-shaped Buildings:** Innovative architecture using organic shapes for buildings that disrupt traditional design. - **Lightweight Curvaceous Roofs:** The use of lightweight materials for the construction of curvaceous roofs that challenge traditional building techniques. - **Sports Science Facilities:** The incorporation of sports science facilities within sports venues that revolutionize training and performance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can explore the use of organic shapes and lightweight materials in their projects, opening up new possibilities for innovative buildings. - **Construction and Engineering:** The construction and engineering industry can incorporate innovative lightweight materials and designs in their projects, providing a competitive edge in the industry. - **Sports and Fitness:** The sports and fitness industry can invest in advanced sports science facilities to enhance athletic training and performance, revolutionizing the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Olympic Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisbane-olympic-stadium.md) - [Waterside Spiralled Footpath Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suoyuwan-barracuda.md) - [Curvaceous Artful Play Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion.md) - [Mass-Timber Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-games-office.md) - [Sweeping Culture Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-culture-and-art-centre.md) - [Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-pavilions.md) - [All-Electric Aquatic Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmsewtx-aquatic-and-community-centre.md) - [Ribbon-Like Dynamic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-international-exhibition.md) - [Artfully Made Floating Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa.md)