'nanjing youth olympics masterplan' by populous
images courtesy of populous


international architecture firm, populous has won the commission for the
'nanjing youth olympics masterplan' in china. the development will see over
189 hectares of land be transformed into a city for the 2014 games, including
several public buildings that will be illuminated like chinese lanterns.

designed with long term development in mind, the new structures - consisting
of schools and community spaces alongside the olympic venues and athlete's
accommodations - have been positioned with careful consideration to the
historical context and legacy of the city.



central hub


the initial build will see over 400,000 square meters of land developed ahead
of the games, a figure that will expand to three million square meters over an
extended period.



accommodations