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Kevin Owens’ TED Talk: Designed to Inspire – Lessons from 2012

By WOO architects

Apr 2025

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In 2014, Kevin Owens, CEO and Founder of WOO architects, took the stage at TEDxFulbrightDublin to share how design shaped the London 2012 Olympics.

As the Design Principal for the London 2012 Olympics, Kevin played a key role in transforming the city’s landscape to create a uniquely British world-class Olympic experience. In Designed to Inspire: Lessons from 2012, he explores the balance between creativity and constraints, the power of temporary architecture, and how smart, strategic design leaves a lasting impact long after the event is over.

Watch the full talk here: Designed to inspire — lessons from 2012: Kevin Owens at TEDxFulbrightDublin

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