tokyo olympics 2020 (19 articles)
tokyo olympics 2020 will take place between july 24 and august 9, 2020. the event's centerpiece will be the new national stadium, an arena designed by kengo kuma and associates.
the tokyo 2020 olympic games officially postponed because of coronavirus
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the IOC and tokyo games organizers have been under pressure in recent weeks to cancel the games.
the IOC and tokyo games organizers have been under pressure in recent weeks to cancel the games.
officials say tokyo olympics 2020 may be postponed due to coronavirus
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japan has finally acknowledged that the july’s games might have to be postponed.
japan has finally acknowledged that the july’s games might have to be postponed.
tokyo 2020 showcases japanese craft in timber ariake gymnastics centre
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inspired by the site's former identity as a timber storage district, the center uses 2,300m3 of wood and boasts one of the largest timber roofs in the world.
inspired by the site's former identity as a timber storage district, the center uses 2,300m3 of wood and boasts one of the largest timber roofs in the world.
tokyo 2020 unveils kinetic sports pictograms to illustrate the olympic games
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the pictograms are designed to subtly communicate the characteristics and athleticism of each sport.
the pictograms are designed to subtly communicate the characteristics and athleticism of each sport.
karimoku turns seats from the tokyo national stadium into limited edition pieces
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karimoku was able to salvage around 700 seats and commissioned three local designers to transform the seats into a limited edition collection of stools, chairs and benches.
karimoku was able to salvage around 700 seats and commissioned three local designers to transform the seats into a limited edition collection of stools, chairs and benches.
exclusive first images of kengo kuma's completed olympic stadium for tokyo 2020
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the façade consists of overlapping, multi-layered eaves made of wood gathered from japan's 47 prefectures.
the façade consists of overlapping, multi-layered eaves made of wood gathered from japan's 47 prefectures.
athletes will sleep on cardboard beds at the tokyo 2020 olympics
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the beds at the tokyo olympic village will be made of cardboard that organizers say is stronger than wood and can be recycled.
the beds at the tokyo olympic village will be made of cardboard that organizers say is stronger than wood and can be recycled.
tokyo 2020 unveils olympic medals made from recycled phone metals
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the winning design is manufactured from old gadgets that have been collected across japan over the past 2 years.
the winning design is manufactured from old gadgets that have been collected across japan over the past 2 years.
toyota reveals mascot robots and tiny autonomous car for tokyo 2020 olympic games
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from interactive mascots - miraitowa and someity - to assistance and field support robots, the project is dedicated to 'mobility for all'.
from interactive mascots - miraitowa and someity - to assistance and field support robots, the project is dedicated to 'mobility for all'.
tokujin yoshioka designs 'cherry blossom' olympic torch for tokyo 2020
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the shiny rose-gold torch, uses the waste from temporary housing built for victims of the 2011 quake and tsunami.
the shiny rose-gold torch, uses the waste from temporary housing built for victims of the 2011 quake and tsunami.
robots will aid visitors to their seats during tokyo 2020 olympics
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it's no secret japan wants to use the games as a platform to flex it's tech-induced muscles.
it's no secret japan wants to use the games as a platform to flex it's tech-induced muscles.
japan's wacky superhero mascots for tokyo 2020 olympics have officially been named
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taking inspiration from cherry blossom and japanese translations for words like 'future' and 'eternity', the mascots are a symbol of the upcoming games.
taking inspiration from cherry blossom and japanese translations for words like 'future' and 'eternity', the mascots are a symbol of the upcoming games.
tokyo national stadium: kengo kuma replaces zaha hadid
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the japanese architect saw off competition from compatriot toyo ito, who had also presented his vision for the venue.
the japanese architect saw off competition from compatriot toyo ito, who had also presented his vision for the venue.
toyo ito + kengo kuma present toyko national stadium plans
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the two concepts have been revealed five months after zaha hadid's original design had been dropped amid claims of increasing costs.
the two concepts have been revealed five months after zaha hadid's original design had been dropped amid claims of increasing costs.
kenya hara reveals logo proposal for the 2020 tokyo olympics
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the japanese graphic designer has decided to reveal his previously-submitted proposal for the olympic and paralympic games identity.
the japanese graphic designer has decided to reveal his previously-submitted proposal for the olympic and paralympic games identity.
the official tokyo 2020 olympics logo by kenjiro sano
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the tokyo 2020 olympics logo by kenjiro sano features an abstract capital T made with a dark grey stem at its center, silver and gold serifs and a red dot to the upper right – »
the tokyo 2020 olympics logo by kenjiro sano features an abstract capital T made with a dark grey stem at its center, silver and gold serifs and a red dot to the upper right – referencing the sun from the japanese flag.
petition to reconsider zaha hadid's tokyo olympic stadium gathers pace
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led by toyo ito and fumihiko maki, the appeal seeks to find a solution that pays more attention to human scale, ethics and the better integration of public green space.
led by toyo ito and fumihiko maki, the appeal seeks to find a solution that pays more attention to human scale, ethics and the better integration of public green space.
'FUMA-KAI' by nobuyuki hanabusa / enra
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enra's latest performance 'FUMA-KAI' shows a group of ninja's bring the olympic rings to japan.
enra's latest performance 'FUMA-KAI' shows a group of ninja's bring the olympic rings to japan.
zaha hadid: new national stadium of japan venue for tokyo 2020 olympics
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with the announcement of tokyo winning the bid to host the 2020 olympic and paralympic games, comes confirmation that zaha hadid architects 'new national stadium of japan' will »
with the announcement of tokyo winning the bid to host the 2020 olympic and paralympic games, comes confirmation that zaha hadid architects 'new national stadium of japan' will act as a major venue for athletic events, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies.
