Like all the permanent venues, the Aquatics Centre was designed to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating. The building is 50 % smaller than the original competition design, with a permanent seating capacity of 2500 spectators and an additional 15,000 in two temporary side wings.

Like all the permanent venues, the Aquatics Centre was designed to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating. The building is 50 % smaller than the original competition design, with a permanent seating capacity of 2500 spectators and an additional 15,000 in two temporary side wings.

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