This week finds The Fox Is Black exploring a new theme, focusing on the design side of sports as the 2012 Olympics now rolls into London. I was pretty blown away by the pop-up shooting galleries designed by German architecture firm Magma Architecture. The futuristic venue is riddled with bursts of color, strange octopus-esque suction cup type structures that actually serve a dual purpose. While they allow for ventilation in the steel frame galleries, they also create tension throughout the tents’ PVC exterior, preventing any motion in windy weather. 

Dezeen has also run a little feature on the venue, including that last shot (above) showing how Magma Architecture’s temporary and re-usable design fits into the surrounding London landscape. It’s a pretty interesting sight! 

- Maggie