a rendering of the stadium that is to be built
all images courtesy of populous

populous has been selected by state corporation 'olympstroy' to design the main stadium
for the 2014 winter olympic games in sochi, russia. the stadium's design which will consist of
sweeping forms which are a response to the venue's coastal location and mountainous backdrop,
is set to have a 40 000 seat capacity. the exterior shell of the stadium involves a translucent,
crystalline skin which engages with the surrounding landscape during the day,
and is illuminated at night. the stadium will be used for the opening and closing medal ceremonies
of the games and will later become a football venue for local and national teams.
populous has a 25 year history of being involved in the olympic and paralympic games.
more immediately, they will be responsible for the design construction of the main stadium
and venues for the 2012 games in london.

populous is joined in the design consortium by russian contractor engeocom
and botta management in this project.


detail of the crystalline skin


the shell and inner stadium