alt The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today announced a shortlist of seven world class design teams for the Handball Arena for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will provide elite and community indoor sports facilities in legacy.

 

The following multi-disciplinary teams have been invited to tender for the contract for the design of the Handball Arena, which will host the Olympic Handball competition and the Paralympic Goalball competitions (lead company in bold):

 

· Bligh Voller Nield; Patel Taylor; Arup; GHD

 

· David Morley Architects; Max Fordham; Buro Happold; Fabrik

 

· dRMM; Fulcrum Consulting; Michael Hadi Associates; Vector Foiltec

 

· Grimshaw; SKM Anthony Hunts; Buro Happold

 

· make architects; PTW; Arup

 

· schmidt hammer lassen; Arup; Royal Haskoning UK

 

· Sports Concepts; Reid Architecture; Faber Maunsell

 

ODA Director of  Design and Regeneration Alison Nimmo said: “We are looking for a Handball Arena design that enhances the experience of the Games and the Olympic Park as well as providing a sustainable legacy for elite and local sport.

 

"This is an impressive shortlist for the design of one of the key permanent London 2012 venues.”

 

A decision is expected by the end of the year.