London 2012 velodrome secures PM award
The London 2012 velodrome, which will be used for Olympic and Paralympic track cycling at next summer's Games, has secured the Prime Minister's Better Public Building Award.
Designed by London-based architects Hopkins, the 6,000-seat complex will be used by elite athletes and members of the local community following the 2012 Games.
The Prime Minister's Better Public Building Award is designed to recognise new buildings and spaces that seek to improve the delivery of public services.
BDSP and Expedition Engineering also worked on the design of the velodrome, which was awarded the accolade after holding off competition from 26 other projects.
London mayor Boris Johnson said: "Not only does the velodrome represent a fantastic investment in sport, it's a world class achievement in British architecture and design."
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