Among the several cities that have hosted the Olympic Games, Beijing is the first to have held both the Summer and Winter Games, resulting in massive changes in the texture of the city. Both events were an opportunity to achieve planning goals aimed at urban renewal, technological innovation and building reuse. The study begins by comparing different masterplans and then focuses on the creation of a new venue and the refurbishment of brownfield industrial areas. Specifically, two case studies are presented: The National Aquatics Center, featuring unconventional structural and technological solutions, and the Shougang District, an example of the reuse of disused industrial heritage.
Colafranceschi, E., Contiguglia, C.P., Nuti, C., Porretta, P., Wei, Y. (2024). New Construction and Rehabilitation Design of the Beijing Olympics (2008-2022). Urban, Architectural and Structural Solutions for Innovative Projects. In C.L. F.R. Antonelli (a cura di), La Cina delle Olimpiadi dal 2008 al 2022. Parole, leggi e paesaggi urbani in mutamento (pp. 149-171). Roma : Roma TrE-PRESS.
New Construction and Rehabilitation Design of the Beijing Olympics (2008-2022). Urban, Architectural and Structural Solutions for Innovative Projects
E. Colafranceschi;C. P. Contiguglia;C. Nuti;P. Porretta;Y. Wei
2024-01-01
Abstract
Among the several cities that have hosted the Olympic Games, Beijing is the first to have held both the Summer and Winter Games, resulting in massive changes in the texture of the city. Both events were an opportunity to achieve planning goals aimed at urban renewal, technological innovation and building reuse. The study begins by comparing different masterplans and then focuses on the creation of a new venue and the refurbishment of brownfield industrial areas. Specifically, two case studies are presented: The National Aquatics Center, featuring unconventional structural and technological solutions, and the Shougang District, an example of the reuse of disused industrial heritage.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
