# Oval Architecture Richmond Olympic Oval to Host Numerous 2010 Olympic Events By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richmond-olympic-oval References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/49705/winter-olympics-2010-vancouver-skating-richmond-olympic-oval-cannon-design/) & [cannondesign](http://www.cannondesign.com/) The Richmond Olympic Oval was designed by Cannon Design and will be an architectural staple for the 2010 Winter Olympics and for the city of Vancouver for years to come. Located along the Fraser River, the Richmond Olympic Oval will be the focal point of a many Olympic events this year. Also, after the Olympic flame has been extinguished, the building will become an international haven for fitness and wellness as well as serve as the center of a new neighborhood featuring a mix of residential, commercial, and public development. Be sure to check out other Olympic features on Trend Hunter below. Photo Credits: 1, 3, 4 [Derek Lepper](http://www.dereklepper.com/) 2 [Andrew Doran](http://www.andrewdoran.com/) 5, 6, 7, 8 [Hubert Kang](http://www.hubertphoto.com/) 9 [Nic Lehoux](http://www.niclehoux.com/) 10 [Stephanie Tracey](http://www.photographywest.ca/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Architectural Staple:** The innovative design of the Richmond Olympic Oval offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the architectural industry. - **Fitness and Wellness Haven:** The transformation of the building into an international center for fitness and wellness presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fitness industry. - **Mixed-use Development:** The integration of residential, commercial, and public development in the neighborhood surrounding the Richmond Olympic Oval opens up disruptive innovation possibilities in the real estate and urban planning industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architectural Industry:** The Richmond Olympic Oval's unique design creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the architectural industry. - **Fitness Industry:** The transformation of the building into a fitness and wellness center provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fitness industry. - **Real Estate and Urban Planning Industries:** The mixed-use development around the Richmond Olympic Oval offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the real estate and urban planning industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renewed Olympic Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletes-village.md) - [Adaptive Olympic Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisbane-olympic-stadium.md) - [Ukranian Multi-Sports Venue Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kolchyno-ice-center.md) - [Mass-Timber Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-games-office.md) - [Temporary Olympic Hospitality Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-descente.md) - [Steel-Framed Recreation Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosemary-brown.md) - [Fan‑inspired Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunshan-olympic-sports-centre.md) - [Twin Olympic Cauldrons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milanocortina-2026.md) - [Timber Alpine Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfsufficient-bivouac.md)