We marveled at Beijing's structures in 2008, now the spotlight is on Vancouver Olympic architecture. The gallery here shows some of the newly constructed buildings in the host city of the 2010 Olympics.
The Vancouver Olympic architecture featured here includes the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Richmond Olympic Oval (made of trees killed naturally due to the infestation of Mountain pine beetles) and the 2010 Commerce Centre.
Implications - When global competitions such as the Olympics come to an area, the city will fund clean-up initiatives and beautification projects as well as build new facilities. This is because the amount of tourists will pay for the money spent through visiting landmarks, spending money at local stops and staying in hotels.
Vancouver Olympic Architecture
Ecotecture to Offer Strong Foundations for 2010 Olympics
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Architecture - Opportunity to incorporate eco-friendly design principles in Olympic infrastructure.
2. Urban Renewal - Chance to revitalize the city's landscape and create new landmarks for tourism.
3. Green Building Materials - Demand for environmentally friendly construction materials in Olympic site development.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can explore innovative ways to design sustainable and visually striking Olympic structures.
2. Tourism - Tourism industry can benefit from increased visitors and revenue due to the development of new landmarks.
3. Construction - Construction companies can capitalize on the demand for green building materials in Olympic infrastructure projects.