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New photos and renderings were released of the International Olympic Committee headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. The HQ, which is still under construction, was designed by 3XN Architects firm which won the international contest in 2014. The design comprises undulating forms which resemble “the movement of an Olympic athlete” and represent the key principles of sustainability, movement, and flexibility.
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Several features of the project became evident after the building rose above the ground level. These features include the main ring-shaped staircase and atrium, in addition to the glazed smooth façade. The façade will permit daylight so as to extensively penetrate the building. The façade layers enclose a cavity in between to diminish the sounds and noises from the highway nearby. An interior sunscreen filters the light that passes through to the inside, giving the outer layer of the façade a transparent look. Courtesy of 3XN Architects, Photography: Forbes Massie
“With its dynamic, undulating façade, the building will appear different from all angles and convey the energy of an athlete in motion,” commented Jan Ammundsen, Senior Partner and Head of Design at 3XN Architects. “Its interior is designed with as few structural constraints as possible. This open and flexible environment is meant to adapt for multiple work styles now and in the future.”
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