This is Tokyo's new National Olympic Stadium at Kasumigaoka in the Shinjuku district. It is built to a design by Zaha Hadid.

http://amd.c.yimg.jp/amd/20121115-00000327-soccerk-000-0-view.jpg

http://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2012/11/dezeen_Japan-National-Stadium-by-Zaha-Hadid-Architects_ss_1.jpg

http://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2012/11/dezeen_Japan-National-Stadium-by-Zaha-Hadid-Architects_2.jpg

http://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2012/11/dezeen_Japan-National-Stadium-by-Zaha-Hadid-Architects_3.jpg

http://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2012/11/dezeen_Japan-National-Stadium-by-Zaha-Hadid-Architects_4.jpg

The Greater Tokyo area has too many stadiums.:nuts:

It has too many people.

Impressive

Jim856796, is the stadium protected by the city given its history or could you expand or redevelop it in some way?

It is the main stadium of the Tokyo 2020 bid ?

For the Tokyo 2020 bid, a renovation plan for Tokyo's National Olympic Stadium is being considered. During the 1964 Olympics, the capacity of the stadium was 71,600, but now it's been reduced to 57,600. The plan is to attempt to boost seating capacity and re-adapt it for 21st-century Olympic standards. The plan came up to reduce costs, at least for the Tokyo Olympic bid.

What do I think about this? I have my doubts about any renovation plan for the Tokyo Olympic stadium due to limited space and the possibility that a brand-new Olympic stadium may be built on the site of the existing National Stadium. And I don't know about the stadium's protection by the city due to historic status.

I actually supported the plan to build a brand-new larger national stadium on an artificial island, but that was for Tokyo's failed 2016 bid. The site for the planned stadium had been criticized by the International Olympic Committee as being dangerous in the event of a natural disaster, since it is surrounded by water on all three sides. The site had to be something of a "last resort" since space is limited in the Tokyo area for a new national stadium.

Now it is unlikely that Tokyo will ever build a brand-new national stadium, even for the Olympics, especially one that is larger than Yokohama's International Stadium (wich has a capacity of 73,000.

Tokyo National Olympic Stadium

Main stadium of 1958 Asian Games
Main stadium of 1964 Summer Olympics (hosted athletics, football final, team showjumping)
Venue of annual Mirage Bowl college American football game (1978-1986)
Venue for Intercontinental cup final (1980-2001)
1991 IAAF World Championships in Athletics venue
2019 Rugby World Cup venue

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/Yamazaki-nabisco-Cup_final_2004.jpg/800px-Yamazaki-nabisco-Cup_final_2004.jpg

Go there watching the game must be goodhttp://www.collegefun4u.com/track.php

sure, just bring the binoculars with you and the you'll experience the game as never before.

For the Tokyo 2020 bid, a renovation plan for Tokyo's National Olympic Stadium is being considered. During the 1964 Olympics, the capacity of the stadium was 71,600, but now it's been reduced to 57,600. The plan is to attempt to boost seating capacity and re-adapt it for 21st-century Olympic standards. The plan came up to reduce costs, at least for the Tokyo Olympic bid.

What do I think about this? I have my doubts about any renovation plan for the Tokyo Olympic stadium due to limited space and the possibility that a brand-new Olympic stadium may be built on the site of the existing National Stadium. And I don't know about the stadium's protection by the city due to historic status.

I actually supported the plan to build a brand-new larger national stadium on an artificial island, but that was for Tokyo's failed 2016 bid. The site for the planned stadium had been criticized by the International Olympic Committee as being dangerous in the event of a natural disaster, since it is surrounded by water on all three sides. The site had to be something of a "last resort" since space is limited in the Tokyo area for a new national stadium.

Now it is unlikely that Tokyo will ever build a brand-new national stadium, even for the Olympics, especially one that is larger than Yokohama's International Stadium (which has a capacity of 73,000).

Yeah, But with seats, no standing nor bleacher (I guess) at least 72K seats in 2+1 tiers.

Tokyo stadium set for billion dollar facelift
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Tokyo's iconic National Stadium is poised to receive a billion dollar renovation, turning it into a space-age venue with moving seats for the 2019 rugby World Cup, Reuters has learned.

Japan will host rugby's showcase tournament a year before the 2020 Olympics, which Tokyo has bid for again after losing out in the running for 2016.

If successful with its tender, the new-look National Stadium, located close to Tokyo's bustling centre, would double up as the main stadium for the rugby World Cup and Olympics.

"We are in talks with the stadium owners and Tokyo government about it being the venue for both the World Cup and the Olympics," Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) chairman Tatsuzo Yabe told Reuters.

"It will have seating for 80,000 to 100,000. We have to knock down the current National Stadium - it is old and only has a capacity of around 50,000."

Yabe said plans would include retractable seating, similar to the revolutionary Sapporo Dome, the hi-tech jewel in Japan's crown at the 2002 soccer World Cup with a 'floating' pitch.

"It will have seats which can be moved in when we need the track for the Olympics and back for ball games like soccer and rugby," Yabe said.

More: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/06/rugby-japan-olympics-idUSL4E8D65NM20120206

A billion dollars? For that price you could have built the waterfront stadium, seating 100,000 or demolished the Olympic Stadium and build a new one from scratch (oh right that's the plan :P), or heck move Yokohama's stadium piece by piece closer to Tokyo!

Wait, wasn't the whole idea about sustainability? Using the existing Olympic Stadium, merely expanding and renovating it?

The waterfront stadium is not a good idea, if you click the link you will also read

The IOC, however, raised concerns about emergency evacuation with three sides of the stadium facing the sea.

Yes they will basically take down the current one and build a brand new one.

facelift?
:D

Actually its a new stadium

Yeah the reuters title for the article isn't that good :P

The waterfront stadium is not a good idea, if you click the link you will also read



Yes they will basically take down the current one and build a brand new one.

If that was directed to me, I meant that for 1 billion they could have built their waterfront stadium at 100,000.

1 billion is a little too much for a new stadium built on the site of the existing Olympic Stadium. There's been emphasis on using the current Olympic Stadium to act as sustainability, they should really explore on that.

The stadium on the waterfront would cost much more than 100 billion yen actually, due to safety measures and also waterfront property is at a premium. There isn't much space to build a new stadium that will be safe so they decided to build a better one on the current site with almost double the amount of seats (they will use the new stadium for more events since the seating can be configured easily, while the current one can't). Tokyo is always under constant redevelopment so this isn't really a surprise.

If that was directed to me, I meant that for 1 billion they could have built their waterfront stadium at 100,000.

1 billion is a little too much for a new stadium built on the site of the existing Olympic Stadium. There's been emphasis on using the current Olympic Stadium to act as sustainability, they should really explore on that.

Actually the waterfront stadium didn't sound sustainable at all while this one does. It will take the current one's events with much better capability to host them - retractable seating in a stadium that gets rugby, football and atheltics is a really good idea. Capacity will rise while the current stadiums simply isn't suitable these days, it's historically important but Tokyo and Japan need to move on.

And $1bn is not that much really. Not for a 100,000-seater in the heart of Japan with newest technologies. Surely sounds like a better deal than the American 1bn+ stadiums to me.

any renders? or am I getting ahead of myself? ;D

Tokyo's waterfront must look like a bad location for a new national stadium. Lack of space aside, Tokyo still needs a new national stadium.

Tokyo has got many stadiums. Why not expand a current one?

^^It's probably just difficult to do so.

What about Ajinomoto Stadium?
To me it looks like a 3rd tier is possible.
Or is to too far away?

What do you mean by expanding? There is not space in Tokyo to expand.

What about Ajinomoto Stadium?
To me it looks like a 3rd tier is possible.
Or is to too far away?

That's what I'm thinking.

Greater Tokyo has more than enough stadiums as it is. Tokyo has this Olympic Stadium and Ajinomoto Stadium, Saitama has the Super Arena, and Yokohama has Nissan Stadium.

And there are probably more that I can't think off the top of my head.

What do you mean by expanding? There is not space in Tokyo to expand.
Adding a 3rd tier to Ajinomoto Stadium

^^ Oh okay, I am not sure. I think they just want the newest and best national stadium for pride reasons, instead of an improved/expanded secondary stadium. The national stadium they want to be the main venue, and also it is in a good location while Ajinomoto stadium is outside the 23 wards.

The problem with Ajinomoto stadium (Tokyo stadium) is the location directly next to a civil use airport.

The stadium cannot be expanded in height, as it needs to comply with height rules regarding to the airport.

However, if the airport can be closed, then perhaps the site could serve as an Olympic Park, though this seems unlikely.

That's what I'm thinking.

Greater Tokyo has more than enough stadiums as it is. Tokyo has this Olympic Stadium and Ajinomoto Stadium, Saitama has the Super Arena, and Yokohama has Nissan Stadium.

And there are probably more that I can't think off the top of my head.

What do you mean by 'more than enough'? Ajinomoto is used by FC Tokyo and Verdy, Saitama is leased to Urawa Reds, Yokohama hosts the Marinos, they're all in use.

While the most symbolic one, the Olympic Stadium, is way too old for today's standards and needs a major revamp to retain its role. I don't think it's up to us and decision to have one neutral ground that hosts most important games, being the national stadium, was made a long time ago. One thing Tokyo can do is keep it that way by having a new ground there.

I checked the venue plan for the Tokyo bid and it is stated that the new National Stadium is slated to host the Ceremonies, Athletics, Football, and Rugby. I think the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium (should it get an upgrade in the future) can be a more sensible venue for Olympic Rugby Sevens when Tokyo wins the 2020 bid.

^^ I guess they wanted to use a bigger venue, because I'm certain it has nothing to do with costs as the Rugby Stadium will be used in Japan's Rugby World Cup.

Adding a 3rd tier to Ajinomoto Stadium

The stadium and it's nearby surroundings will serve as a dedicated Modern Pentathlon site.

^^ Unfortunately, It will not used as Main stadium in their applicant file (http://www.tokyo2020.jp/en//plan/applicant/dl/TOKYO2020_all_enfr.pdf).

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/National_Stadium_of_Japan_Kasumigaoka.jpg/800px-National_Stadium_of_Japan_Kasumigaoka.jpg
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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3a/KokuritshuKasumigaoka-5.JPG/800px-KokuritshuKasumigaoka-5.JPG
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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/KokuritshuKasumigaoka-6.JPG/800px-KokuritshuKasumigaoka-6.JPG
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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3f/Yamazaki-nabisco-Cup_final_2004.jpg

Great photos

Any Imagination if it rennovated or rebuilt to 80k Main Stadium that fit for Athletics, Football (Soccer in US), and also Rugby Series?

新国立競技場、８万人収容の開閉式ドーム型に


　改築する国立競技場の構造を検討する日本スポーツ振興センターの有識者会議が１３日、都内で行われ、８万人を収容する開閉式の屋根がついたドーム型競技場とすることを決めた。

　新しい競技場は、収容人数を現在の約５万４０００人から大幅に増やすため、競技場の西側と南側にある都立明治公園や日本青年館まで敷地を広げて整備する。９レーンのトラックを敷設し、サッカーやラグビーで使う際に観客が臨場感を味わえるように、観客席の一部を可動式にする計画だ。

　同センターでは、近く競技場のデザインの公募を始める予定。

Article Link (http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20120713-00001093-yom-spo)



Now, when translated into English, it turns into more or less Gibberish-English

New national stadium, 80000 retractable-dome type accommodation

Decided to 13th, Japan sports promotion center to examine the structure of the national stadium to renovate experts done in Tokyo, to accommodate the 80000 retractable roof with domed stadium.

To maintain the expanded site Japan youth Hall and the Metropolitan Meiji Park new stadium is on the South side and West side of the stadium to increase dramatically now from 54000 persons. So when laying the tracks 9 lanes in soccer and Rugby audience taste presence, is planning to movable part of the Auditorium.

It will shortly begin offering of stadium design in the Center.

seating capacity was reduced to 50,339

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/76/Ajinomoto_Stadium_Panorama.jpg/800px-Ajinomoto_Stadium_Panorama.jpg

Ajinomoto Stadium can never expand the reason why because the view is too far out mate look at the photo

^^ Slightly incorrect. It's because of the nearby airport and height laws on account of local air traffic. They had to sink the stadium just to get 50,000, not to mention that although known as Tokyo Stadium, it's technically outside the city center, which means it can't host Ceremonies, even if expansion was possible.

It will host Modern Pentathlon, using temporary facilities alongside it.

According to the submission guidelines document, the stadium must be able to hold 80.000 people in athletics mode. It's also written that the stands should be close to the action in football/rugby mode. Everything seems to indicate it will be a bigger version (85-90k) of Stade de France.

This is turning into my favourite stadium project for this decade.

Cox Architecture pty Ltd (AUS)

http://s10.postimage.org/xnm05bso9/finalist_work_1_img.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

POPULOUS (GBR)

http://s10.postimage.org/nszgcue3t/finalist_work_2_img.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

UNStudio/Yamashita Sekkei Inc. (NED)

http://s10.postimage.org/l40292j8p/finalist_work_3_img.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Zaha Hadid Architects (GBR)

http://s10.postimage.org/eg3gmgzqh/finalist_work_4_img.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

DORELL.GHOTMEH.TANE/ARCHITECTS & A+ARCHITECTURE (FRA)

http://s10.postimage.org/6omqnwvl5/finalist_work_6_img.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

TABANLIOĞLU Architects Consultancy Limited Company (TUR)

http://s11.postimage.org/f8ks60tg3/finalist_work_5_img.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Azusa Sekkei Co.,Ltd. (JAP)

http://s11.postimage.org/kmo5rb8k3/finalist_work_7_img.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Toyo Ito & Associates (JAP)

http://s11.postimage.org/jlnx26rkj/finalist_work_8_img.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

SANAA + Nikken Sekkei Ltd (JAP)

http://s11.postimage.org/agfk8bo5v/finalist_work_9_img.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

gmp • International GmbH (GER)

http://s11.postimage.org/4grt4o3df/finalist_work_10_img.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Mitsuru Man Senda and Environment Design Institute (JAP)

http://s11.postimage.org/egmpkkemr/finalist_work_11_img.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

More information and renders can be found here:

http://www.jpnsport.com/en/

I so love Zaha's design, even though it would more than likely cost an absolute fortune. The one from gmp is also really nice.

^^^^ DORELL.GHOTMEH.TANE/ARCHITECTS & A+ARCHITECTURE (FRA)

This one is amazing :eek2: it would be a revolution haha it's sad to think that probably it'll never get out from the paper

^^ Yeah, the exterior for that design is pretty mental, whilst the interior part is rather bland.

Zaha Hadid's design comes in first place for me because of the resemblance it creates with the interior of the Metropolitan Gymnasium next door and its sheer size. Cox's proposal takes second place.

Populous... ugh, what were they thinking? Recycling the bowl design of London's Olympic Stadium...

"By the end of this decade, Tokyo promises to bring you the most dynamic and advanced stadium in the world."

I would favour any of the following designs for Tokyo's New National Stadium:
* Cox Architecture pty Ltd (AUS)
* UNStudio/Yamashita Sekkei Inc. (NED)
* Zaha Hadid Architects (GBR)
* TABANLIOĞLU Architects Consultancy Limited Company (TUR)
* Toyo Ito & Associates (JAP)

My top 5:

1- Zaha HADID
2- COX
3- GMP
4- DORELL
5- TABANLIOĞLU

Tokyo – Tokyo 2020, Japan’s bid to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, today welcomed the announcement of the first round of selections for a Design Contest for the remodelling of the Kasumigaoka National Stadium. The Japan Sport Council, owner of the iconic Kasumigaoka National Stadium, selected a total of 11 out of the 46 entries for the international design competition to update and remodel the venue in preparation for Tokyo’s Olympic and Paralympic Bid and the IRB 2019 Rugby World Cup.

...

It should establish a dialogue with its physical context, which includes sites such as the Meiji Shrine, and also be equipped with advanced environmental systems that take into consideration the global environment. Additionally, the project must run on a short schedule in order to be ready for hosting the 2019 Rugby World Cup.”

In the first-round review, the Jury committee considered the proposals from a variety of aspects and selected eleven projects that present visions for overcoming the challenges and carry messages that announce the coming of a new age. It is our hope that an architecture that sets a standard for this new age of the Earth will soon be born.”

The winner will be announced on mid-November and the award ceremony will take place late November. For images of the candidates and further details:
http://www.jpnsport.com/en/index.html.


FINALISTS

COX Architecture (AUS)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_01_main_1_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_01_main_2_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_01_main_3_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_01_main_4_sp.jpg

POPULOUS (GBR)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_work_2_img.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_02_main_2_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_02_main_3_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_02_main_4_sp.jpg

UNStudio/Yamashita Sekkei (NED/JPN)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_work_3_img.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_03_main_2_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_03_main_3_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_03_main_4_sp.jpg

Zaha Hadid Architects (GBR)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_work_4_img.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_04_main_2_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_04_main_3_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_04_main_4_sp.jpg

TABANLIOGLU Architects (TUR)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_work_5_img.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_05_main_2_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_05_main_3_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_05_main_4_sp.jpg

DORELL.GHOTMEH.TANE / Architects & A+Architecture (FRA)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_work_6_img.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_06_main_2_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_06_main_3_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_06_main_4_sp.jpg

Azusa Sekkei (JPN)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_work_7_img.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_07_main_2_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_07_main_3_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_07_main_4_sp.jpg

Toyo Ito & Associates (JPN)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_work_8_img.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_08_main_2_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_08_main_3_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_08_main_4_sp.jpg

SANAA + Nikken Sekkei (JPN)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_work_9_img.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_09_main_2_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_09_main_3_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_09_main_4_sp.jpg

gmp International (GER)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_work_10_img.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_10_main_2_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_10_main_3_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_10_main_4_sp.jpg

Mitsuru Man Senda and Environment Design Institute (JPN)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_work_11_img.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_11_main_2_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_11_main_3_sp.jpg
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_11_main_4_sp.jpg

by Nick DeWolf Photo Archive (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dboo/) http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/6849987428_679a4a5f18_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldsportgroup/6849987428/

by burnworks (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burnworks/)http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6033/6291025161_5b5e8ca50c_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/burnworks/6291025161/

by danpea (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danpea/)http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6087/6146679342_52f49d66f8_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danpea/6146679342/

by Miller Gallery at Carnegie Mellon University (http://www.flickr.com/photos/millergalleryatcarnegiemellonuniversity/) http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6069/6101403910_a67f5a125b_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/millergalleryatcarnegiemellonuniversity/6101403910/

by Daniel Shi (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielshi1130/) http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5110/5689972524_8a0929b79b_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielshi1130/5689972524/

by Daniel Shi (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielshi1130/) http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5310/5689946134_5ae46f36f7_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielshi1130/5689946134/

Cox Architecture pty Ltd (Australia)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_01_main_1.jpg


POPULOUS (United Kingdom)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_02_main_1.jpg


UNStudio/Yamashita Sekkei Inc. (Neterlands)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_03_main_1.jpg


Zaha Hadid Architects (United Kingdom)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_04_main_1.jpg


TABANLIOĞLU Architects Consultancy Limited Company (Turkey)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_05_main_1.jpg


DORELL.GHOTMEH.TANE/ARCHITECTS & A+ARCHITECTURE (France)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_06_main_1.jpg


Azusa Sekkei Co.,Ltd. (Japan)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_07_main_1.jpg


Toyo Ito & Associates (Japan)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_08_main_1.jpg


SANAA + Nikken Sekkei Ltd. (Japan)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_09_main_1.jpg


gmp • International GmbH (Germany)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_10_main_1.jpg


Mitsuru Man Senda and Environment Design Institute (Japan)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_11_main_1.jpg




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Future Stadium in Tokyo (http://cafe.daum.net/stade/5Ay7/1204)



http://www.japanportal.jp/tokyo2020_200x231.jpg

Zaha Hadid Architects (United Kingdom)
http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_04_main_1.jpg




done
http://amd.c.yimg.jp/amd/20121115-00000327-soccerk-000-0-view.jpg

http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20121115-00000327-soccerk-socc.view-000

^^ Get in! :banana: Really glad they've opted for Zaha's design. :cheers:

Wonder what it'll look like with wings ;)

^^ Get in! :banana: Really glad they've opted for Zaha's design. :cheers:

I am not a big fan of Zaha Hadid. I think there were better designs. But it will be a fine stadium. Hope the spectacular architecture will not get to be boring any time soon, but I fear the worst.

This is a very good project !!!

I got it right!The best project won. ;D

Dorrell, GMP International, and to a lesser extent Tabaniouglu were the better designs in my opinion. Both Dorrell and GMP International would have made this stadium a world landmark, probably the most innovative stadium since the Munich Olympic Games. Instead though, Tokyo went for the brand value of Hadid. Lame for a city like Tokyo... the Hadid design offers nothing new or innovative, looks expensive and overall bland. I would rate Allianz any day above it. It looks more like an airport than like a stadium.

I fear that Zaha design would look much much worse in reality than in renders, IF she follows the design presented.

^^Her office is one of the few far out firms that tends to deliver a similar product to their seemingly renderings, some would argue they look to "plastic like" or are not contextual or are far too expensive, but they tend to deliver on whats promised. This actually seems like a pretty strong project in terms of its function as a stadium and has a nice sculpted quality in the tradition of Tange and Maki's sports projects in Japan. That having been said the Dorell.Gotmeh.Tane. project really challenged the program effectively and was looking to provide a very proper public park in the same footprint as the stadium which is worth an awful lot in a city as dense as Tokyo. As bland as their interior may have been the Dorell proposal is probably the strongest entry for me anyway, although the subissions from Cox, Hadid, GMP and Populous all certainly have strong merits to them.

Zaha Hadid Architects has won the international competition to build the new National Stadium of Japan. The Practice, which produced the London Aquatics Centre for the 2012 Olympic Games, was selected ahead of 45 other international architecture firms for the US $1.62bn development.

The announcement was made in Tokyo by celebrated Japanese architect Tadao Ando, who chaired the judging panel. British architects Richard Rogers and Norman Foster were also judges. Making the announcement Mr Ando praised the fluidity and innovation of Hadid's design and how it complements Tokyo's landscape. "The entry's dynamic and futuristic design embodies the messages Japan would like to convey to the rest of the world," said Mr Ando at a press conference .

"It is an honour for us to be selected to build the new National Stadium of Japan. I would like to thank the Japan Sports Council, the competition jury and the people of Japan who will enjoy this magnificent new venue. I have worked in Japan for 30 years. Our three decades of research into Japanese architecture and urbanism is evident in our winning design and we greatly look forward to building the new National Stadium," Hadid said.

The stadium will become an integral element of Tokyo's urban fabric, directly engaging with the surrounding cityscape to connect and carve the elegant forms of the design. The unique structure is both light and cohesive, defining a silhouette that integrates with the city. The perimeter of the stadium will be an inhabited bridge: a continuous exhibition space that creates an exciting new journey for visitors.
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Some other renders of Zaha's winning design. :bow:

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Second render is like a stingray looking at you:

http://s9.postimage.org/aw494ab73/Stingray_2.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

http://s11.postimage.org/cls4v0kdv/ZHA_New_National_Stadium_2.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

http://s11.postimage.org/h8y6ws7qr/ZHA_New_National_Stadium_5.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Amazing stadium !!!

Bravo ! :)

Stunning :cheers: And finished 2018?

DGT's failed bid was pretty epic. Climbing all those steps would've been worth the view it offered:

http://s17.postimage.org/ym35heopb/kofun_02.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

http://s17.postimage.org/z04hh08sv/kofun_03.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

That does look thoroughly spectacular

Oh my God !

this one will be truly amazing, now let's hope that Tokyo will get the games...

seriously it will be one of the best stadiums in the world, Japanese are very good on futuristic buildings

Actually it will be built even if they lose the 2020 bid.
2019 Rugby WC will be played here

Its ugly!

Oh my God !

this one will be truly amazing, now let's hope that Tokyo will get the games...

seriously it will be one of the best stadiums in the world, Japanese are very good on futuristic buildings

Has anyone ever noticed that what looks futuristic today typically looks dated 10 or 20 years down the road.

^^Depends on the project, the TWA terminal at JFK, the Tokyo Metropolitan Gym, Stadio San Nicola or the HSBC Tower in Hong Kong are 20-50 years old and still seem very modern in many ways. The Einstein Tower in Potsdam is from 1921 but could be fairly recent. Others fade into kitschy mediocrity its really a matter of the quality of the architecture not the style for me.

There is stuff that looks even more futuristic now than in the first place, check out the Socialist Architecture thread. :D

Rugby: New stadium is real game-changer

By Michael Burgess

5:30 AM Sunday Dec 23, 2012

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An artist's impression of the Tokyo stadium to be open in time for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

If the All Blacks reach the final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, they will be playing in the most technologically advanced stadium the world has ever seen.

The old national stadium in Tokyo, the site of Peter Snell's glorious Olympic double (800m and 1500m) in 1964, is due to be knocked down by 2014 and replaced by the new 80,000 seat venue. The new design features a retractable roof and fully adjustable seating, which slides out to make room for an athletics track, or draws in to bring spectators close to the touchline for a rugby or football match.

"I think it will be the most modern stadium in the world," Japan Rugby Football Union chairman Tatsuzo Yabe told the Herald on Sunday. "We can change the shape by moving the seats - that is one of the most important things and means fans will be as close as possible."

Japan has a history of being able to construct sleek, modern stadia. They built several new venues for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and already boast a facility in Hokkaido that can switch to either a baseball or football venue.

The budget for the new stadium is a cool 130 billion ($1.85 billion), which would also be the most expensive stadium on the globe, surpassing the recently constructed New Meadowlands Stadium in New York, which hosts NFL teams the Giants and the Jets.

The winning design was submitted by London-based Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, after a worldwide competition that eventually attracted 49 submissions. The criteria was strict - apart from the 80,000 capacity, retractable roof and adjustable seating it also had to be environmentally efficient, complement the surrounding landscape, allow for smooth traffic and be ready for 2019. Hadid was the architect of the London Aquatic centre used at the recent Olympics, a focal point of the 2012 Games.

"We hope that the new stadium will become a tourist attraction in its own right," says 2019 Rugby World Cup Organising Committee CEO Koji Tokumasu. "It should be a spectacular structure and is a superb location with five metro stations within five minutes' walk."

It is ambitious undertaking and there are already some concerns about the budget, especially as the cost of the Hadid-designed Aquatic centre in London blew out from an original estimate of £72 million ($141 million) to £270 million.

Still, the Japanese approach differs markedly from New Zealand's stop-gap, half-measure approach for 2011 in partially renovating Eden Park.

"The National Stadium was built in 1958 so we had to update it," says Tokumasu, "you have to progress otherwise you will never get future FIFA World Cups or other big worldwide events. The most important thing in today's economy is to not spend too much money that will not last after the World Cup. If you make a stadium with extra seats and it stays forever, that will be good. But if it is just temporary that is no good."

Construction of the new stadium, which will also host the 2020 Olympics if Japan's bid is successful, is expected to be completed by 2018.

The New Zealand herald (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10855823)

So is this rectangular or does it at least have retractable seating? Can't have the national football team playing with a track.

$1.85 billion
IMO it will rise to 2.5 :)

^^Knowing Zaha thats probably conservative, that sort of budget gets me thinking that the Dorrell.Gotmeh.Tane proposal would not have been too far fetched, $2 billion budget.....

incredible design :uh:

AMAZING!!!:cheers:

My opinion is that the best project won... So, when will start the works ?

unique stadium design :)

Please not the shitty Hadid rubbish. -_- It looks like a big piece of plastic junk.


Why not this one? Thats a rly unique stadium with the trees on the roof (also oxygen). Imagine this field in sakura pink. O_o And the big stairways looks amazing, too. Also the inner room looks more like a good old olympic stadium and therefor it transports the olympic spirit better (like the old stadium for the great Tokyo 1964 games) than a plastic space ship thing (Hadid). The Hadid thing isnt as new and futuristic as it looks like, too. It reminds me of the previous olympic stadiums in Sydney, Athen or Montreal. Now, only a few years later, they rly doesnt look good. But a nice wood (or park) always looks like a nice wood, regardless whether its new or years old.


DORELL.GHOTMEH.TANE/ARCHITECTS & A+ARCHITECTURE (FRA)

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http://www.jpnsport.com/img/finalist_06_main_3_sp.jpg

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Also the german stadium looks pretty nice. There is also much green which would be good for a crowded city like Tokyo.

gmp • International GmbH (GER)

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Tokyo had a choice wether to continue building futuristic, innovative designs or build something so futuristic and innovative that it is really simple. I was hoping they would go for one of those 'green' designs that would look better in the concrete slum of tokyo- but it seems that they are not ready for simplicity yet, which is a shame. They would rather something crazy and futuristic, and I really do hate the hadid design (I hated the aquatics centre in Olympics mode as well).

Each to their own. Love Zaha's design for this stadium and the 2012 aquatic centre (design was obviously compromised in Olympic mode due to the capacity requirements), so obviously I'm glad to see another one of her designs will become a reality. :)

new photo ?

GMP design is amazing. hope it gets built elsewhere

Dorell is also great and i'm sure somewhere in near future, there will be a stadium like that

The GMP design is amazing.

Tokyo had a choice wether to continue building futuristic, innovative designs or build something so futuristic and innovative that it is really simple. I was hoping they would go for one of those 'green' designs that would look better in the concrete slum of tokyo- but it seems that they are not ready for simplicity yet, which is a shame. They would rather something crazy and futuristic, and I really do hate the hadid design (I hated the aquatics centre in Olympics mode as well).

I could not agree more !!

I would have to agree, would have loved to see them do the Dorell Gothmen one as it is one of the most unique and beautiful designs in my opinion.

But I think the Zaha design is pretty awesome to. :)

GMP design is amazing. hope it gets built elsewhere

Dorell is also great and i'm sure somewhere in near future, there will be a stadium like that

They wont build exactly the same stadium elsewhere, but in a few years we may see a similar design for another stadium, even if its not done by GMP.

To be honest, I think in the future tokyo will be building stadiums (And other things) like the Dorell design. When everything is concrete, they will try and build buildings with parks on top or just build under a park. Eventually it will happen in a lot of cities where they dont have the space to build a whole olympic complex in the city without kocking down miles of buildings.

In fact, I reckon in 2050 or so the olympics will be held in stadiums like dorells (And we'll look back at their design in 2012) where the entire olympic park site is built with the main stadium under it, and just one gap in the middle where you can see into it. Simply to save space. So just like that design, but more underground- less of a hill- and with the other arenas like the veledrome or tennis centre in the park on top. Thatd be cool.

^^ Yeah.... just about in my dream rebuilding a city like Babylonian Gardens.

MenoMenoPiu Architects proposal

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Nice design imo.

That looks a lot more than 80,000!

Tokyo 2020 welcomes National Stadium remodel contest winner

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(L to R) Tadao Ando awards stadium architect Zaha Hadid / Tokyo 2020

CHAD WISE / Sports Features Communications

March 20 – Zaha Hadid of Zaha Hadid Architects, the winner of the contest to update and remodel Tokyo’s Kasumigaoka National Stadium, was welcomed to Tokyo by the Tokyo 2020 Bid Committee today, weeks after the International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission’s visit to the Japanese capital.

Tokyo 2020’s promise to deliver an innovative Games will be shown in Hadid’s design concept, which combines a strong sense of history with a pioneering vision for the Olympic Movement. Hadid received an award at a ceremony hosted by the Japan Sports Council.

“We had a very successful Games in London, and I’m sure Tokyo will also be able to host a fantastic Games with its great sports facilities,” Hadid said. “It’s really a great honour and pleasure for me to be here and accept this award.”

“The dynamic and futuristic design moved the jury, and I am confident the new stadium will serve as the symbol for our burning desire to host the Tokyo 2020 Games,” world famous architect and Tokyo 2020 Council member Tadao Ando, who oversaw the contest, said.

The site of the main Olympic Stadium for the Tokyo 1964 Games, located in the heart of Tokyo 2020’s proposed Heritage Zone, will be the ground for the new National Stadium. The proposed stadium, the first Olympic Stadium to feature a retractable roof, will hold 80,000 spectators and will be served by at least six rail lines within walking distance.

“The new National Stadium will be a truly iconic structure that showcases sustainable leading-edge technologies and architectural designs,” IOC member and Japanese Olympic Committee and Tokyo 2020 President Tsunekazu Takeda said. “It is wonderful to welcome the world-renowned Zaha Hadid in Tokyo, whom we deeply thank for her remarkable design. It is our dream to see the Olympic Flame return to Tokyo and burn brightly atop our reborn National Stadium.”

The design competition was held in 2012 by the Japan Sport Council, owner o the Kasumigaoka National Stadium. The contest was held to solicit plans for an updated and remodelled stadium, to be ready for the IRB 2019 Rugby World Cup. The proposed National Stadium will host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Athletics, Football and Rugby at Tokyo 2020.

Led by Hadid, the first woman awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize for the Bridge Pavilion in Zaragoza, Spain, Zaha Hadid Architects has designed 950 projects in 44 countries. Hadid also designed the Aquatics Centre in London for the 2012 Games.

sportsfeatures (http://www.sportsfeatures.com/olympicsnews/story/50090/tokyo-2020-welcomes-national-stadium-remodel-contest-winner)

Here's a few more renders of this spectacular design...

http://i.imgur.com/KmK9tar.jpg

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Very nice idea to have retractable seating so that it looks good for both track and soccer/rugby.

Love this Stadium. Hope Tokyo get 2020 Olympics from London, England here.

Video: The winning proposal by Zaha Hadid for the New Japanese National Stadium. + Tadao Ando
Watch the presentation here: http://bit.ly/Yy0Xjs

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You want to know what makes this new stadium a "Stadium of Dreams"? It has a large capacity, a retractable roof, and a movable lower tier, and it has the potential to become one of the world's busiest stadiums.

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Official video from Zaha Hadid Architecs' Vimeo

You want to know what makes this new stadium a "Stadium of Dreams"? It has a large capacity, a retractable roof, and a movable lower tier, and it has the potential to become one of the world's busiest stadiums.

That's Asian ideal stadium. Most Asian are in dilemma between constructing new Football (Soccer for US) stadium with or without running track, resulting the white elephant decision. some examples are easily found in National Stadium of Indonesia and China. Unlike European that already clear-minded if they better building that stadium without running track.

another point is Asian are likely having business center mixed with the stadium in order to make it doesn't appeared white elephant.

I can say IMHO as one of Asian demanded the stadium that more than just used for sports event, but also leisure, entertainment, education, & business. You're right about upcoming busiest stadium ever

That's Asian ideal stadium. Most Asian are in dilemma between constructing new Football (Soccer for US) stadium with or without running track, resulting the white elephant decision. some examples are easily found in National Stadium of Indonesia and China. Unlike European that already clear-minded if they better building that stadium without running track.

another point is Asian are likely having business center mixed with the stadium in order to make it doesn't appeared white elephant.

I can say IMHO as one of Asian demanded the stadium that more than just used for sports event, but also leisure, entertainment, education, & business. You're right about upcoming busiest stadium ever

I think the point that you are both making is that this stadium will recoup the initial investment and be an efficient use of the nations resources.

This is of course vital in the current economic climate, and I have no doubt that Tokyo can deliver the logistics required for successful multipurpose stadium.
I am a big fan of Zaha Hadid's work. From her earlist designs such as the incredible Vitra Fire Station, to the Aquatics Centre in London (imho the best Legacy building of the London games). If this gets built I think it will be the most beautiful stadium in the world!: