MAD Architects, led by Ma Yansong has been selected along with French architectural firms, Jacques Rougerie Architecture, Atelier Phileas Architecture, and Apma Architecture to design the Aquatic Center for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Located in the Saint-Denis district of Paris, the design team's concept envisions the Aquatic Center as a piece of a public artwork. Aesthetically, the facility flaunts a translucent curved facade that appears to be floating, giving the structure a sense of lightness with a rippled reflexive effect. The building is expected to hold 5,000 spectators during the Olympics, and has been designed to reduce in size by 50 percent once the games are over.
70 percent of the structure is constructed from wood, aligning with the 2024 Paris Olympics' environmental protection considerations and sustainable development. The facility also uses solar panels to reduce light and energy consumption; rainwater collection systems also recycle water to irrigate the landscaping located throughout the building.
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hi
3d-h ceiling is here. enjoy.
Da-fuk, this looks horrible
This is not their best work...
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