Shooting ranges, London 2012
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Image: © Ian Capper Taken: 6 Sep 2012
The Royal Artillery Barracks were the venue for the shooting events at the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics (and the archery events at the latter). For the rifle and pistol competitions, temporary pavilions were built, to a design of Magma Architecture. They are skinned in white PVC with pink dimples, which serve for entrance/exits (at ground level) or ventilation, as well as keeping the PVC in tension. Seen here is the Pistol 25m Range, with the Rifle and Pistol Combined 10m/50m Range beyond.