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Olympia Munchen '72: Architektur+Landschaft als gebaute Utopie

Olympia Munchen '72: Architektur+Landschaft als gebaute Utopie

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The 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich showcased a new era for the young German Republic with its cheerful, playful, and light architectural design. This book explores the design and technical achievements behind the iconic Olympia architecture, highlighting the collaboration between planners and the power of decision-makers. It provides detailed insights into the creation process, interdisciplinary thinking, and the vision of a cosmopolitan society.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2022
Publisher: JOVIS Verlag


The 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, were a celebration of youthful optimism and a new era for the young German Republic. The architectural motifs embraced a cheerful, playful, and light spirit, reflecting the vision of a cosmopolitan society. The iconic Olympia architecture showcased a swinging roof construction over gently undulating landscape forms, accompanied by fresh, clean colors. This book delves into the design and technical achievements behind the Olympia architecture, shedding light on the collaborative efforts of its planners. It provides detailed insights into the creative process, exploring the interplay between visionary artistic aspirations, technological possibilities, the motivations of those involved, and the influence of decision-makers. The book also highlights the power of interdisciplinary thinking in realizing such a monumental project.

Olympia München 72—Architektur + Landschaft als gebaute Utopie offers a unique historical perspective, drawing from extensive interviews with prominent figures such as Günter Behnisch, Frei Otto, Hans-Jochen Vogel, Klaus Linkwitz, and Jörg Schlaich. The book includes previously unpublished visual material, providing a comprehensive exploration of the design and construction of the Olympia architecture.

The 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich symbolized a renewed sense of hope and unity for the young German Republic. The architectural motifs embraced a cheerful, playful, and light spirit, reflecting the vision of a cosmopolitan society. The iconic Olympia architecture showcased a swinging roof construction over gently undulating landscape forms, accompanied by fresh, clean colors. This book delves into the design and technical achievements behind the Olympia architecture, shedding light on the collaborative efforts of its planners. It provides detailed insights into the creative process, exploring the interplay between visionary artistic aspirations, technological possibilities, the motivations of those involved, and the influence of decision-makers. The book also highlights the power of interdisciplinary thinking in realizing such a monumental project.

The 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, were a celebration of youthful optimism and a new era for the young German Republic. The architectural motifs embraced a cheerful, playful, and light spirit, reflecting the vision of a cosmopolitan society. The iconic Olympia architecture showcased a swinging roof construction over gently undulating landscape forms, accompanied by fresh, clean colors. This book delves into the design and technical achievements behind the Olympia architecture, shedding light on the collaborative efforts of its planners. It provides detailed insights into the creative process, exploring the interplay between visionary artistic aspirations, technological possibilities, the motivations of those involved, and the influence of decision-makers. The book also highlights the power of interdisciplinary thinking in realizing such a monumental project.

The 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, were a celebration of youthful optimism and a new era for the young German Republic. The architectural motifs embraced a cheerful, playful, and light spirit, reflecting the vision of a cosmopolitan society. The iconic Olympia architecture showcased a swinging roof construction over gently undulating landscape forms, accompanied by fresh, clean colors. This book delves into the design and technical achievements behind the Olympia architecture, shedding light on the collaborative efforts of its planners. It provides detailed insights into the creative process, exploring the interplay between visionary artistic aspirations, technological possibilities, the motivations of those involved, and the influence of decision-makers. The book also highlights the power of interdisciplinary thinking in realizing such a monumental project.

Weight: 1910g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783868597288

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