In this Olympic finals atmosphere and as we prepare for the Paralympics, let’s dive into Japanese culture and learn a bit about the Tokyo Olympic venues.
The Olympic Village features 21 buildings spread over 440,000 square meters. It has an incredible design and was architected to be sustainable, with structures made of recyclable cardboard, such as the beds.
The plaza was made using 40,000 pieces of wood donated by 63 Japanese municipal governments, which will be dismantled and returned to them afterward. After the events end, the Village will be transformed into a luxury residential neighborhood.
MAIN ARCHITECTURES:
National Stadium
The National Stadium was designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and features structures made of traditional building materials, such as the country’s cedar wood, and has a capacity for 60,000 people.
Tatsumi Center
The Tatsumi Center, a large aquatic hub, was renovated by the Environment Design Institute. It is located on the city’s bayfront and can accommodate 15,000 people.
Yoyogi Stadium
Yoyogi Stadium was designed by Kenzo Tange, one of Japan’s most renowned modernist architects. The design is a blend of Western modernist aesthetics and traditional Japanese architecture.
Ariake Arena
Ariake Arena was conceived by architect Kume Sekkei. Its convex roof stands out in the city and is covered with solar panels.
Azuma Stadium
Azuma Stadium was built over one of the areas most affected by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima nuclear accident. It is called by the Japanese “the symbol of the reconstruction games.”
Sea Forest Waterway
The Sea Forest Waterway is located on an artificial island in Tokyo Bay. It has a capacity of 24,000 people and features an 8-lane pool protected by a dam.
Nippon Budokan
Nippon Budokan is a restored building from 1964. Its architecture references ancient Japanese temples through the building’s octagonal shape and has a curved roof that frames the shape of Mount Fuji.
Saitama Arena
Saitama Arena is considered one of the country’s largest sports facilities and can hold about 20,000 people.
And you, have you returned to reality yet or are you still in fan mode?
