Some of the newest innovations in architecture will be debuted at this years Olympics. Here are the first few.
Shayba Arena
Venue for: Ice hockey
Capacity: 7,000
The Shayba Arena takes its name from the Russian word for puck, while Russian fans are also renowned for shouting “Shaybu” when supporting the national hockey teams at major championships. A symbolic hockey puck was laid at the foundation of the arena during construction. The circular exterior of the 7,000-seat venue features an attractive blue and white swirling motif, with the design based on a snowdrift.
Adler Arena
Venue for: Speed skating
Capacity: 8,000
The oval-shaped Adler Arena has been designed to resemble an ice fault, with angular walls and triangular stained-glass windows creating a crystal-style facade. The walls have been made as transparent as possible, enabling spectators to admire the scenic views around them, while the ice track itself has been designed to enable the athletes to perform at their best.
Ice Cube Curling Centre
Venue for: Curling
Capacity: 3,000
The 3,000-seat Ice Cube Curling Centre features a combination of smooth and well-rounded contours reminiscent of the shape of the curling stone, which is accentuated by the bright polished surfaces of its façade. The simplistic design of the venue is supposed to symbolise democracy and accessibility.
07/01/2014
Sochi 2014 will be the first Winter Games to have venues in two distinct ‘clusters’, with 11 newly built arenas set to provide world-class stages for the athletes |
