For the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, taking place in August 2016, Denmark has been granted the unique opportunity to set up a pavilion on the world-famous Ipanema Beach. The pavilion, designed by Henning Larsen Architects, is a dynamic venue for cultural exchange during the Olympics of 2016.
The pavilion accommodates a variety of activities and exhibitions centered on Danish design, innovation, art, and culture and is open to the public. Moreover, the pavilion will act as a gathering point for the Danish athletes, representatives and audience. The location right on the beach ensures a high degree of exposure and a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean, and the characteristic statue of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain in the background.
The pavilion is 3250 ft2 and conceived as a simple tent construction. It is composed of four sections of metal profiles covered with white sail cloth. The four structures are connected by a cross shape in clear acrylic. The open space is organized around a bar, a press room, and an exhibition area.
The pavilion’s simple and light expression is a reference Denmark’s maritime and sailing history. The aluminum construction is by John Mast, a producer of sailboat masts, and the whole construction is covered with sail cloth manufactured by OneSails.
The lighting company Martin Professional, has designed a special LED lighting design to illuminate the pavilion at night. The lighting will be in the colors of the Danish or Brazilian flag, but because it is flexible, it can also be in the Olympic colors or be customized for particular events in the pavilion.
