Olympic architecture
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about Olympic architecture
Project • By PTW Architects • Sports Centres
Xi'An Olympic Stadium
The Xi'An Olympic Stadium, designed by PTW Architects hosted the 14th National Games in 2021. The project included a 60,000 seat stadium and warm-up field, 18,000 seat stadium and warm-up hall, 4,000 swimming diving hall three major stadium facilities and other services.
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CreatAR
As leaders in stadium design, PTW embraced state-of-the-art technology in LED façade and integrated design. For special events, different lighting colours, patterns and movements can be programmed and due to the large number of LEDs the colour and intensity of the lights can be adjusted continuously.
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CreatAR
The stadium is also an exemplar in sports infrastructure, with advanced technologies including 5G wireless communic... More
Project • By VenhoevenCS architecture + urbanism • Sports Centres
Aquatics Centre Paris 2024
100 years after it last hosted the Games, Paris gears up for 2024. Having created the design for the Aquatics Centre, architects VenhoevenCS and Ateliers 2/3/4/, are thrilled to witness its realisation. The only permanent new building for the 2024 games - together with the expanded green public space and the new bridge that connects the stadium with the Stade de France and the rest of Paris - the Aquatics Centre is an important investment in the future of Saint-Denis and the Paris metropolitan region. The innovative award-winning project is set to create an unforgettable experience of the Games and promises a lasting legacy for the neighbourhood and beyond
Winner of the Le Grand Prix du Grand Paris 2023 and Grand Prix BIM d... More
News • News • 13 Dec 2021
Curving Grand Palais Éphémère strives for urban and aesthetic integration with famous Parisian landmarks
Constructed on the Champ-de-Mars in Paris, in front of the Ecole Militaire and on the axis of the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Palais Éphémère is a temporary 10,000 square meter building designed by Wilmotte & Associés. During the period the Grand Palais is closed for restoration works, this building will house art, fashion and sporting events, including the FIAC, Saut Hermès and Chanel fashion shows. During the 2024 Paris Olympics, this ephemeral construction will host up to 9,000 spectators to the judo and wrestling competitions.
Patrick Tourneboeuf
Completely free of posts or any structural elements, the main nave of the Grand Palais Éphémère spans 51 m in width with a 33 m dep... More