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Margot Krasojević combines gallery and hydropower typologies
by Stu Robarts | 28 Feb 2020
Margot Krasojević has created a conceptual design for a hydroelectric power plant that uses the electricity it generates to power nearby homes as well as an art gallery housed within. Much of Krasojević's work focuses on combining architectural typologies as potential solutions for new challenges in our "perpetually changing environment", like her Harmonic Turbine Tidal Hotel. The Hydroelectric Sculpture Gallery concept redefines what a power plant and a gallery can
NorthernLight completes design for Sochi's Sirius Art and Science Park
by Tom Anstey | 05 Jul 2017
Dutch design agency NorthernLight has completed the design phase for the redevelopment of Sochi’s Olympic Village, which is turning its former media centre from the 2014 Winter Olympics into a science and art park. Connecting science and art, the unique addition is the “crossover of an art biennale and science gallery”, according to NorthernLight. With 40,000sq m (430,500sq ft) of exhibition space, the Sirius Art and Science Park will develop
Sochi Olympic Village being transformed into science and arts hub
by Tom Anstey | 02 Feb 2017
Dutch design agency NorthernLight is working on the redevelopment of Sochi’s Olympic Vilage, which is turning its former media centre from the 2014 Winter Olympics into a science and art park. The redevelopment of Sirius Park, which has been at the heart of Russia’s talent development programme, will take place in two phases, ultimately becoming the country’s largest educational attraction at 50,000sq m (538,000sq ft). Phase one of development will
Extreme Hotels agrees contract for Sochi property
by Tom Walker | 12 Dec 2011
UK-based Extreme Hotels has agreed a 10-year management deal for a 209-bedroom hotel in Sochi, Russia, with Rosa Khutor Ski Resort Development Company (RKSR). Scheduled to open in early 2015, Extreme Hotel Sochi will be located close to the city’s Alpine Ski slopes and the Snow Board Park - venues that will host downhill events at the 2014 Winter Olympics. The property is the seventh to be added to Extreme
Foundation ceremony for Sochi 2014 stadium
by Tom Walker | 07 Oct 2010
The foundation stone for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Stadium has been laid in a ceremony attended by Russian Federation vice-premier Dimitry Kozak and John Barrow, senior principle of sports design and construction firm Populous. Populous designed the Sochi Olympic Masterplan with the Olympic Stadium serving as the centre point. The stadium will become the central icon of the Games and is closely linked to the Olympic Flame. The design
Populous to design Sochi 2014 stadium
by Tom Walker | 15 Oct 2009
Sports venue design company Populous has been appointed to the design team tasked with creating the main stadium for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. Populous will join Russian contractor Engeocom, and Botta Management as part of the design consortium responsible for the delivery of the 40,000-capacity venue. The announcement follows Populous' work in producing the master plan for competition and non-competition venues and facilities in Sochi, John
Sochi opportunities "open to the UK"
by Tom Walker | 24 Apr 2009
Delegates at the Russia-Great Britain Olympic Partnership conference, held in Moscow recently, were told that UK business and investors were in prime position to benefit from the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in 2014. Dmitry Chernyshenko, president and CEO of the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee, highlighted the committee's commitment to work with best-in-class partners in all aspects of 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games delivery. The conference - which coincides with
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