Building on the olympics theme, i have just found a video which builds the 1972 munich olympic stadium in archicad. London stadium formerly and also known as olympic stadium and the stadium at queen elizabeth olympic park is a multipurpose outdoor stadium at queen elizabeth olympic park in the stratford district of london. For the latter to be held in munich in 1972, frei otto gunther behnisch and were responsible for teaching the world a new germany, in a new light. Frei paul otto 31 may 1925 is a german architect and structural engineer. The structure partly extends over the stadium in accordance with other parts of the olympic village. Steel structure of the london 2012 olympic stadium. It hosted the european cup finals in 1979, 1993 and 1997. The london organising committee of the olympic games and. An olympic stadium is the site of the opening and closing ceremonies. Our tour guides tell you about the architecture and construction of the world famous olympic stadium right near it. Methods used for sustainable management of time, cost. The interviews have produced a range of answers across different projects and across. Until the construction of allianz arena for the 2006 fifa world cup, the stadium was home to fc.
The olympic stadium roof thus represents one of the first major projects that our office founders jointly managed. Gunther behnisch architect and frei otto structural engineer the construction of the munich stadium started with the idea of building a structure that imitated the alps and, most importantly, set a counterpart to the heavy, authoritarian stadium in berlin so germany. The stadium built in the 4th century bc and restored for the first modern olympic games in 1896 was first used as a venue for the panathenaic athletic contests. So it is the most significant physical element of the organization to be watched in tv by millions of people all around the world. Undulating roofs and dramatically sculpted earthscapes unify the setting. Stadium, sports hall and swimming pool are spatially connected by a shared, undulating roof. Jul 30, 2012 london 2012 olympic architecture and venues. This was one of the first examples of 3d tension as a valid structural system, and exists still. These include the olympic stadium, the olympic village and the mpc and ibc. The roof on this structure consists of tensile steel cables covered by canopies of glass. Olympiastadion is a stadium located in munich, germany. Olympic stadium often mentioned as a pioneer in lightweight tensile and membrane construction, yet overshadowed in the discipline of architecture, frei otto along with gunther behnisch collaborated to design the 1972 munich olympic stadium in munich, germany.
See more ideas about munich, membrane structure and tensile structures. Frei otto munich olympic stadium tent architectural design. The london stadium was built for the 2012 olympic games and has been converted into a multipurpose stadium in recent years. Later, the seats were rebuilt in marble by herodes atticus. Recordings were taken throughout each interview following the approval from each interviewee. The stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as track and field events. A german architect and a structural engineer for a hobby he flew and designed glider planes, this activity piqued his interest in how thin membranes stretched over light frames could respond to aerodynamic. The happy games, the happy games as a whimsical architectural response to cover the heavy and. This structure was designed for the 1972 olympic games in munich. Designed to hold 100 000 spectators, the stadium served as the centrepiece of the reichsportfield, an olympic complex of enormous dimensions. May 10, 2011 a presentation on two important works of frei otto, otto munich olympics stadium and tuwaiq palace for more information on these buildings and to directly download the presentation visit s.
Thanks to the decision to award the 1992 olympics to barcelona an almost total reconstruction of the stadium took place, leaving only its external. Admire the design of this large stadium, with its sweeping, round terrace and the scalloped netting that serves as a. The london 2012 olympic stadium forms the centre piece of the largest new park created in europe for a century. Olympic stadium is the name usually given to the main stadium of an olympic games. Steel structure of the london 2012 olympic stadium by graham bizley 20110407t00. Introduction the architects gunther behnisch and frei otto were in charge of designing and building the stadium would host the olympic games in munich 1972. The olympic park olympiapark with the main stadium and other sports arenas was built in munich for the 1972 olympic games. First, the opening and closing ceremonies take place in there.
If the weather is clear, it definitely is worth ascending the olympiaturm a. We invite you to see an incomparable attraction high up on the roof of the olympic stadium in munich. The munich olympic stadium, designed by gunther behnisch with frei otto, was built in 1972 in munich, germany. The munich olympic stadium was designed by gnther behnisch and frei otto, and built by bilfinger berger. Media in category views of the olympic stadium from olympic tower, munich the following 31 files are in this category, out of 31 total. The olympic stadium is still a vibrant venue being annually frequented by hundreds of thousands of visitors be it openairconcerts performed by topclass world stars or. Olympic games tent gunter behnisch great buildings. Admire the design of this large stadium, with its sweeping, round terrace and the scalloped netting that serves as a partial roof.
With an original capacity of 80,000, the stadium also hosted many major football matches including the 1974 fifa world cup final and the uefa euro 1988 final. The park aside from the olympic buildings is a nice relaxing refuge after a day of sightseeing. During londons bid for the games, promotional materials featured a main stadium with a roof designed to wrap itself around the venue like muscles supporting the body, however at that time there had been no formal design brief agreed. They pioneered the use of mathematical calculations based. All that you need is some courage for we supply the rope and carbiners. Olympic stadium is the name usually given to the main stadium of an olympic games an olympic stadium is the site of the opening and closing ceremonies. The munich olympic stadium or olympiastadion, was built for the 1972 summer olympics to be held at the bavarian capital in germany. It is part of the vast olympic park munich complex that comprises a lake, a hall and a swimming pool. World stadiums stadium design berliner olympiastadion in. Frei otto munich olympics stadium and tuwaiq palace. In its history the olympic stadium has experienced many more significant major events in sports. Aug 09, 2009 if the weather is clear, it definitely is worth ascending the olympiaturm a. Munich olympic stadium 3d tension structural analysis. First, the opening and closing ceremonies take place in.
Olympic games tent commentary the roof of the main stadium and indoor arenas for the 1972 munich olympic games, designed by gnter behnisch with otto frei otto as roof design consultant, realized an entirely new scale for this type of structure, and led to the pioneering of purely mathematical computerbased procedures for determining their shape and behaviour. Information on the locations of the munich olympic park munich olympic park olympic stadium olympic hall small olympic hall coubertin club business area outdoor area. Munich olympic park olympic park worldfamous and a landmark. The olympic stadium in munich, which was the site of the 1972 summer olympics, offers tours over its clearing and transparent shelters of acrylic glass which is the signature mark for the stadium. This was one of the first examples of 3d tension as a valid structural system, and exists still today as an impressive engineering feat. Olympiapark munchen roof climb olympiapark munchen gmbh. The first olympic games in germany were held in 1936 in berlin. Frei otto munich olympic stadium free download as powerpoint presentation. The tent roof made of plexiglas is the most extraordinary part of the stadium which even covers parts of the surrounding olympic park. Mar 10, 2015 this structure was designed for the 1972 olympic games in munich. Olympic stadium, munich ticket price timings address. Munich red bulls and german basketball champions fc bayern munich. Its said that at hadrians inauguration in ad 120, a thousand wild animals were sacrificed in the arena. Situated at the heart of the olympiapark munchen in northern munich, the stadium was built as the main venue for the 1972 summer olympics.
Olympic stadium munich, germany history of innovation. The london 2012 olympic stadium forms the centrepiece of the largest new park created in europe for a century. The stadium had to be an imposing structure to express the power of the nazi regime. The most famous of his works is the 1972 munich olympic stadium shown below.
It is part of munich like the frauenkirche and the hofbrauhaus, it belongs to the city as the mountains do to. Designed with an 80,000 capacity for the olympic and paralympic games, the stadium is designed such that it can be dismantled down to a 25,000 capacity venue if required for its longer term use. To see a packed olympic stadium for morning sessions during both the olympic and paralympic games was unprecedented. Olympiastadion olympic stadium in berlin was built to host the 1936 olympic games on behalf of adolf hitler. The method has so far been successful in accomplishing the aim set forth by this paper. Olympic stadium is the central structure in the organization. The munich stadium complex for the 1972 summer olympics is a perfect example of how site and structure can blend together. Olympic stadium may also be named a multipurpose stadium which hosts olympic sports.
Olympic stadium roof structure munich 1972 f r e i o t t o may 31, 1925 to march 9, 2015 german architect 2015 pritzker prize laureate 2. The olympic stadium was officially opened in 1929, and it was the site of various activities and sporting events until the mediterranean games of 1955, after which it went through a period of neglect by the institutions that almost abandoned it. Olympiapark munchen olympic stadium olympiapark munchen. Apr 22, 2016 olympic stadium roof structure munich 1972 f r e i o t t o may 31, 1925 to march 9, 2015 german architect 2015 pritzker prize laureate 2. Architect gunther behnisch and structural engineer frei otto created a visually interesting and unique stadium for the munich olympic games. Deliberately light, in stark contrast to the stadium built to host the 1936 nazi olympics, the tensile glass tentlike roof was a lightweight structure on a scale that had never been seen before. Roof for munich olympic stadium 1972 schlaich bergermann. No less than 80,000 seats should be provided in the main stadium, and a smaller enclosed sports hall and swimming hall should also be provided. The olympiapark is located about 7 miles north of downtown munich. Olympiapark munich 2020 all you need to know before. Enjoy the view over the city of munich s skyline with its characteristic spires of the frauenkirche church. Many, though not all, of these venues actually contain the words olympic stadium as part of their names olympic stadium may also be named a multipurpose stadium which hosts olympic sports in the case of the summer olympic games. Other facilities should include a warmup arena and an enclosed workout facility. From the architectural perspective, we can say that the stadium is the most important architectural element of a megasports event.
A must visit park, the olympic park highly recommended to visit this park during your trip to munich and a 360 degree panoramic view of munich is highly. Munich olympic park roof building engineering free. Many, though not all, of these venues actually contain the words olympic stadium as part of their names. In order to preserve the listed building for the public, the current condition of the entire roof structure is to be recorded. The bim stadium looks awesome and quite similar to the actual stadium that is situated in the olympiapark mnchen, as seen in the. See the latest news and architecture related to munich olympic stadium, only on archdaily. Panathenaic stadium athens, greece attractions lonely. Yet the olympic stadium is more than just a monumental construction of the past, more than just a mere piece from the summer olympics 1972. Designed with an 80,000 capacity for the olympic and paralympic games, the stadium is designed such that it can be dismantled down to a 25,000 capacity venue if required for its longerterm use. World stadiums stadium design berliner olympiastadion. Constructed between 1934 and 1936, olympic stadium held 110,000 fans.
The olympic stadium is an innovative and allencompassing arena for music and sports. The roof of the olympic stadium the olympic stadium in munich was built for the summer olympics 1972. The stadium is carefully laid down in an artificially created basin. The light top outline was revolutionary and advanced for the age. Apparently the sweeping transparent canopy was supposed to imitate the swiss alps and symbolize a new germany. The whole of the united kingdom celebrated the london 2012 games and took pride in our shared achievement. They raised a lightweight structure where tensions are nullified by a system of supports and cables, allowing both economy and new way. With peaks and valleys echoing the nearby alps, the vast canopy of the munich olympic stadium has been a local landmark since the opening of the 1972 olympics for which it was designed. Their goal was to design a structure that emulates the motto of the games. A presentation on two important works of frei otto, otto munich olympics stadium and tuwaiq palace for more information on these buildings and to directly download the presentation visit. There is an ice stadium, a swimming pool, the tv tower whe. The stadium is home to west ham united fc and uk athletics, but it also hosts other major sporting events and concerts.
It is even possible to swim in the olympic pool if you are so inclined or even climb up on the roof of the stadium. Information on the locations of the munich olympic park. Designed with an 80,000 capacity for the olympic and paralympic games, the stadium is designed such that it can be dismantled down to a 25,000 capacity venue if. The olympic stadium is still a vibrant venue being annually frequented by hundreds of thousands of visitors be it openair. It is covered with a light transparent structure that is suspended by big steel pillars. The bmw corporation, which headquarters are located nearby, used the opportunity to attract tourists and built its own museum. In the olympic games, there are many other sports venues besides the stadium.
1243 1121 1124 386 1409 140 1494 758 936 891 1426 58 1534 1140 1165 1223 1083 412 451 494 516 8 575 40 41 1529 304 1241 1311 129 1327 105 400 328 421 1116 1275