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From Wooden Shells to Polycarbonate Panels: The Materials Shaping Flexible Sports Spaces

Enrique Tovar — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:30:00 +0000

The Roman Colosseum is arguably the most iconic versatile venue in the world. Although this structure was not intended for sporting activities, it hosted various events, from the well-known gladiatorial combats to theatrical performances and the dramatic naumachia (naval battles). This demonstrates that flexible use of space has been relevant since ancient times. Centuries later, in the context of the ever-changing built environment and urban development, sports venues have similarly evolved, becoming outstanding examples of multi-purpose spaces.

Beyond Sports: 10 Reversible and Multifunctional Olympic Villages

Camilla Ghisleni — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:30:00 +0000

The first Olympic village was built for the 1924 Summer Games in Paris. Before this, athletes stayed in hotels, hostels, schools, headquarters, and even on the ships that brought them to the host cities. Pierre de Coubertin, co-founder of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), proposed the idea of an Olympic village. He realized it would be more cost-effective to house athletes in temporary structures rather than hotels. He believed the village would also create a sense of community among the international competitors.

Working in Brazil: The Pros & Cons

Sara Fernández Cendón — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 01:00:00 +0000

In this article, which originally appeared on the AIArchitect, Sara Fernández Cendón discusses the opportunities and challenges for US architects who are taking advantage of Brazil's infrastructure development boom, particularly in the wake of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and in preparation for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Weston Williamson Wins Brasilia Stadium Competition with Responsive Arena

Katherine Allen — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0000

London-based studio Weston Williamson has been announced the winner of the Brasilia Athletics Stadium competition. The international competition, associated with the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, called for designers to envision a 70,000 seat stadium in the nation's capital.

Is an Olympic Bid Ever Worth It? What if You Lose?

Vanessa Quirk — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

In "How (Not) to Host the Olympics," I suggest that, when it comes to Olympic Planning, there is one Golden Rule: “The best thing to do if you’re bidding for the Olympics, Is to Not Get the Olympics.”