Architecture of Olympiapark in Berlin

In chapter five, “Facility Design and Planning”, the text talks about the design and planning of an athletic training room and how the best ones are those that have undergone comprehensive planning before its development. Spacing, lighting, accessibility, and traffic flow are key elements that should be considered in the planning of an athletic training room. The process will also include collaboration with internal and external stakeholder and contractors.

The stadium in Animal Olympics appears grand to say the very least, as it sits in the background behind the reels. You can’t help but appreciate what the developers have done here, as it represents something of a design spectacle.

Snøhetta are concerned with the social dimension of architecture and this design imaginatively reinterprets the traditional opera houses that “conventionally limit their public spaces to exterior plazas or grand lobbies, often only accessible during opening hours.” What is striking here is that their Opera House succeeds in giving back to the city a public space. The sloping rooftop becomes a new public area: a recreation space and viewing platform that you can walk on, sit on, sunbathe on, even snowboard on. As a result anyone, whether interested in Opera or not, can enjoy the space. The building has been called "a social democratic monument” by founding partner of Snøhetta, Craig Dykers – and one can see why. In a recent television interview, Dykers went on to remark:

The Polo Grounds. If you’re a baseball fan you’ll probably know about it because it makes Wrigley Field look cheaply made. The stadium was known as the bathtub for its oval like look that it gave off and people still remember it to this day. The stadium build in the late 1800’s was torn down in 64’ but many people who remember the days the Giants were living in New York.

The Dome of the Rock (688-92) is a building project which demonstrates a particular way of achieving uniqueness in architecture. Architectural uniqueness can be established by introducing the same building form and materials in a slightly different way, complimenting its surrounding. Again, this uniqueness can be achieved by having a completely different building vocabulary, contrasting with its surroundings. In this context, this essay will investigate what type of architectural uniqueness the Dome of the Rock possess and how this uniqueness has been achieved through various architectural elements.

“Stand as one.” This is the Spartan’s battle cry and motto at the University of Tampa. The University of Tampa is one of the most prominent and alluring buildings in Downtown Tampa, Florida. Its many educational and athletic department buildings each represent the school in their own way. However, one of the more architecturally-beautiful buildings, the Bob Martinez Athletic Center, stands out significantly from the rest. From its historic name dedication, to its location, all the way to its architectural design, the Bob Martinez Athletic Center is certainly one of Tampa’s most well-kept jewels.

Most people would classify the Berlin Olympic Games of 1936 as just another Olympics, and they would be right because the Games did have the classic triumphs and upsets that occur at all Olympic Games. What most people did not see, behind the spectacle of the proceedings, was the effect the Nazi party had on every aspect of the Games including the results. Despite Nazi Germany’s determination to come off as the superior nation in the 1936 Olympics, their efforts were almost crushed by the very people they were trying to exclude.

One of the more inspiring and brilliantly conceived and constructed dome structures in the world is the Pantheon of Rome. This example imposes a magnificent strength of ingenuity and dominance over their surrounding landscape, and the Pantheon deserves to be researched and admired for its architecturally innovative and bold design of its time. The building was accommodated with serious technical impediments that required a thorough and scrutinizing attention to detail in order to overcome. It is because of the prevailed obstacles by the various designers, architects and builders of this building that captures the consideration of those interested in the development of building technology and progress throughout the

The Bavarian Law placed a large amount of architectural works on a “preservation list”, due to its high culture and effect on the German heritage. This conservation effort now meant that instead of destroying the buildings, money would actually be put into them leading to the possibility of restoration. This act of restoration could be seen as returning Nazi ideology in its original state. “Letting them fall into ruin, however, was equally hazardous, for to do so would fulfill Hitler’s and Speer’s hope of a future of buildings in ruin” (p. 90). Attempting to find the line between preservation and advertisement of these buildings lead to other options, such as malls and retail centers in order to utilize the space. The idea of retail spaces at the Nazi Party Rally Grounds did not settle well with the public, and lead to protest. What came of this protest was the notion that the future of the Nazi Party Rally Grounds needed to be debated in public.

The Nazi Olympics was used as a propaganda for the Nazi’s use. The Nazi’s used this Olympics to show off their strength and to show how powerful they are. Around 49 olympic teams from around the world joined in on the Nazi Olympics. Shows how about 49 different olympic teams were involved in this olympics.

From the observation tower the horizontal building’s three parallel bands can be seen that extend into the lush landscape. The architects’ concept was to immerse the museum in nature by creating a set of three bracketed pavilions under one roof surrounded by gardens. The roof can be seen as

Known for its’ temples, Greek architecture is timeless and beautiful. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus amphitheater definitely fits in this category. My love for outdoor concerts combined with my love of Greek and Roman Mythology drew me to this particular piece of architecture. Best known for their temples, the Greeks have long been known for their ability to create architecture that is also a work of art. The outdoor amphitheater was built in 161 AD by Herodes Atticus in honor of his wife, Aspasia Regilla after her death. Greek folklore says he killed her and erected this monument to ease his guilt. It is often referred to as the “Herodeon”.

The Olympic Games is one of the biggest and most unrivaled sporting events in the entire world. At first it may seem like a huge plus or advantage for a city or nation to host this event. However on the contrary there are a lot of negative aspects that occur when a nation hosts this event. While the event is taking place, from the outside it looks like a state of the art, prestigious event that it is. Some of the problems that are caused by hosting Olympic games deal with, stadium development, local resident life, security issues, and many others that will be discussed. One of the big problems when dealing with a mega event such as the Olympic Games is the stadiums, which get built, and how they get abandoned or not used after the games are finished. This is one of the major problems surrounding the Athens 2004 games. Many of the stadiums and infrastructure are left untouched and abandoned to this day.

Schönbrunn Palace is a political, cultural, and artistic marvel as it stands today and during the period it was made and as it exists today. The building and all surrounding buildings are meant to be taken in as a whole, as if it were four walls of canvases each unique and significant while still being part of the room. Schönbrunn is seen as a Gesamtkunstwerks. It was meant to out shine Versailles Palace in France. (5,6) From the height of the Hapsburg Empire to the present, the Baroque-style Schönbrunn Palace has provided a splendid showcase for Austria’s rich cultural tradition. It is situated on the premises of former hunting grounds, the Baroque palace, completed in 1713 still stand to contest its beauty against other baroque style palaces. While it is a precedent of Versailles its Zoo also became a precedent for future architecture. The typology of this site is one of monarchical power, leisure hunting, and the summer home, as well as heritage.(2, 3, 6) This paper will describe the Schönbrunn Palace and provide a historical exploration of the cultural form. The paper will begin with, a physical description of Palace and surrounding areas, which will explore aspects such as the structure, and decorative aspects, Buildings and other landmarks that are a part of the overall Palace. Following the physical description, the historical context of the site will be analyzed, after which the principles of design will be explained.

A 5 storey carpark with a 600 car capacity will also be built to accommodate visitors and staff alike. The Sports Complex on the other hand, will be very professionally furnished and supplied with the latest in exercise equipment for the users’ benefit. An Olympic sized outdoor swimming pool will also be built, which can even be used in local water sports events. Duo Designers are the interior designers of choice who will be engaged in the project.