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Getting the New National Stadium Ready On Time

  • A conceptual view of the New National Stadium as seen from the southwest. Illustration created by Taisei Corporation, Azusa Sekkei Co., and Kengo Kuma and Associates JV. (Image courtesy Japan Sport Council)

    A conceptual view of the New National Stadium as seen from the southwest. Illustration created by Taisei Corporation, Azusa Sekkei Co., and Kengo Kuma and Associates JV. (Image courtesy Japan Sport Council)

  • Komatsu Yukio (left) and Tasaka Akihiko, flanking an illustration of wheelchair seating at the stadium.

    Komatsu Yukio (left) and Tasaka Akihiko, flanking an illustration of wheelchair seating at the stadium.

  • Unit frames assembled on the field are raised and installed by cranes. (Photo courtesy JSC)

    Unit frames assembled on the field are raised and installed by cranes. (Photo courtesy JSC)

  • Tasaka and Komatsu describe the Large Roof’s unit frame assembly.

    Tasaka and Komatsu describe the Large Roof’s unit frame assembly.

  • With the upper scaffolding removed, the shape of the wind vane eaves on the rooftop can be clearly seen. (Photo courtesy JSC)

    With the upper scaffolding removed, the shape of the wind vane eaves on the rooftop can be clearly seen. (Photo courtesy JSC)

  • External view of the south gate with the stadium’s wooden eaves visible. Illustration created by Taisei Corporation, Azusa Sekkei Co., and Kuma Kengo and Associates JV. (Image courtesy JSC)

    External view of the south gate with the stadium’s wooden eaves visible. Illustration created by Taisei Corporation, Azusa Sekkei Co., and Kuma Kengo and Associates JV. (Image courtesy JSC)

  • The stadium’s wooden eaves harmonize with the surrounding woods of Meiji Jingū Gaien, the Outer Garden of Meiji Shrine. (Photo courtesy JSC)

    The stadium’s wooden eaves harmonize with the surrounding woods of Meiji Jingū Gaien, the Outer Garden of Meiji Shrine. (Photo courtesy JSC)

  • The seating in the stands has been carefully arranged to create pleasant color gradations blending the reds and greens of the field, the timber in the roof, and the blue of the sky.

    The seating in the stands has been carefully arranged to create pleasant color gradations blending the reds and greens of the field, the timber in the roof, and the blue of the sky.

  • Top: Seating in the wheelchair section is arranged so that all wheelchair users can sit next to accompanying persons. Bottom: Permanently installed wheelchair seating is designated in orange. Extra seating to be installed during the Paralympics is designated in blue. Illustration created by Taisei Corporation, Azusa Sekkei Co., and Kuma Kengo and Associates JV. (Image courtesy JSC)

    Top: Seating in the wheelchair section is arranged so that all wheelchair users can sit next to accompanying persons. Bottom: Permanently installed wheelchair seating is designated in orange. Extra seating to be installed during the Paralympics is designated in blue. Illustration created by Taisei Corporation, Azusa Sekkei Co., and Kuma Kengo and Associates JV. (Image courtesy JSC)

  • The structure has been carefully designed to create flows of air and heat as shown here. Computer simulations have shown that the air flows will improve the conditions on the field and in the spectator seating areas without interfering with the events taking place. Pipes carrying hot and cold water run under the field, adjusting the turf’s temperature and otherwise helping to maintain the natural lawn. Illustration created by Taisei Corporation, Azusa Sekkei Co., and Kuma Kengo and Associates JV. (Image courtesy JSC)

    The structure has been carefully designed to create flows of air and heat as shown here. Computer simulations have shown that the air flows will improve the conditions on the field and in the spectator seating areas without interfering with the events taking place. Pipes carrying hot and cold water run under the field, adjusting the turf’s temperature and otherwise helping to maintain the natural lawn. Illustration created by Taisei Corporation, Azusa Sekkei Co., and Kuma Kengo and Associates JV. (Image courtesy JSC)

  • Having an Olympic stadium in the heart of the city will be a special experience for spectators and athletes in 2020. (Photo courtesy JSC, with thanks to NTT Docomo)

    Having an Olympic stadium in the heart of the city will be a special experience for spectators and athletes in 2020. (Photo courtesy JSC, with thanks to NTT Docomo)

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