Rio 2016; New metro map, including Linha 4
Perspective magazine; The Politics of Sport
Article worth reading in Perspective magazine: The Politics of Sport
Update 23/5/2018: Broken link. The article was removed by the author.
Rio 2016; Photos Barra Olympic Park (July 2016)
See the full photo gallery: Brasil2016.gov.br
London 2012; 4 Years on: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
This summer marks the fourth anniversary of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Two years ago we made an extensive photo report on the legacy of the Olympic Park. (read more) This summer we focus on the five areas where most of the transformation has taken place in the past two years;
- Olympic Stadium (posted 10-07-2016)
- The International Quarter (posted 17-07-2016)
- Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
- Here East
- Chobham Manor
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
- Visitors: More than four million since July 2013
- Size: 560 acres
- Olympic venues: ArcelorMittal Orbit, Copper Box Arena, East Village, Here East, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Lee Valley VeloPark, London Aquatics Centre and the Stadium.
- Art: 26 permanent artworks
- Walking trails: 4
Continue reading “London 2012; 4 Years on: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park”
Rio 2016; Metro Line 4 almost ready for use
Videos via MetroLinha4 on YouTube
Test train between Ipanema and Barra (July 2016)
Estação Jardim Oceânico (May 2016)
Estação São Conrado (May 2016)
Estação Nossa Senhora da Paz (May 2016)
Rio 2016; 2 Weeks to go!
Rio 2016; Games-time public transportation map
Rome 1960; Monocle visits Villaggio Olimpico
VILLAGGIO OLIMPICO — Rome
Preface
Rome’s Olympic Village is now a modernist urban marvel – and a winning place to live.
July/August 2016
Issue 95, volume 10
p.195 – 200
Rio 2016; National Houses in Google Earth
In this map all National Houses in Rio de Janeiro that are open to the public. The houses are free to visit unless otherwise noted. If you have any comments or additions please use the form below to get in touch with us.
List of National Houses (19-07-2016)
- African House
- Australia
- Austria House
- Bayt Qatar (Donation R$20,00)
- Casa Brasil
- Coca Cola
- Colombia
- Czech Republic
- Danish Pavilion
- Germany
- Great Britain
- Holland Heineken House (Ticket €15,00)
- House of Switzerland
- Jamaica House
- Japan / Tokyo 2020
- Mexico
- NBA House
- Panasonic
- Portugal
- PyeongChang 2018
- Slovakia
- South Korea
- Technogym
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Update I (23-07-2016)
- Club France / Paris 2024 (R$20,00 (Full price) / R$10,00 (For students))
- Rio Showcase