sochi 2014 olympics (9 articles)
bolshoy ice dome lights up sochi 2014 winter olympics
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the arena emerges as a smooth ellipsoid pebble, reminding visitors of a faberge egg, closely associated with russian culture and heritage.
the arena emerges as a smooth ellipsoid pebble, reminding visitors of a faberge egg, closely associated with russian culture and heritage.
iceberg skating palace for sochi 2014 winter olympics
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the silhouettes of the surrounding mountains and the waves of the black sea are reflected in the arena's sweeping form.
the silhouettes of the surrounding mountains and the waves of the black sea are reflected in the arena's sweeping form.
fisht olympic stadium by populous ready for sochi 2014
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ahead of next week's opening ceremony, the stadium will open its doors to the public, welcoming guests from across the globe.
ahead of next week's opening ceremony, the stadium will open its doors to the public, welcoming guests from across the globe.
asif khan gives a new megaface to the sochi winter olympics
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the unique kinetic facade takes scans of actual visitor's faces and projects them in 3D, 8 meters tall, along the facade of megafon's pavilion.
the unique kinetic facade takes scans of actual visitor's faces and projects them in 3D, 8 meters tall, along the facade of megafon's pavilion.
team USA medal stand uniforms for sochi 2014 by NIKE
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this is the footwear and apparel USA athletes will wear on the medal stand at the sochi winter olympics.
this is the footwear and apparel USA athletes will wear on the medal stand at the sochi winter olympics.
3D facial recognition airport security at sochi 2014 olympics
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the 3D airport security system captures the geometry of a human face – one of the most precise biometrics that is impossible to fool or fake.
the 3D airport security system captures the geometry of a human face – one of the most precise biometrics that is impossible to fool or fake.
2014 olympic medals to include a piece of russian meteorite
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olympic gold medals are always rare, but this year especially so: seven athletes at the sochi 2014 winter olympics will be awarded a gold medal embedded with pieces of the russian »
olympic gold medals are always rare, but this year especially so: seven athletes at the sochi 2014 winter olympics will be awarded a gold medal embedded with pieces of the russian meteorite recovered in chelyabinsk.
interbrand: sochi winter olympics 2014 branding
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interbrand worked with the sochi olympics committee on the branding for the 2014 winter games which will be held in the russian city. the system is made up of a web address logo »
interbrand worked with the sochi olympics committee on the branding for the 2014 winter games which will be held in the russian city. the system is made up of a web address logo 'sochi2014.ru' and a blue and white 'snow crystal pattern'.
populous to design main stadium for 2014 winter olympic games in russia
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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 »
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.
