Tokyo 2020; Finland / Metsä Pavilion by Helin & Co Architects

Metsä Pavilion Tokyo 2020. Photo: Helin & Co Architects.

 

Architects’ description:

Helin & Co Designs Metsä Pavilion for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo
Helin & Co Architects is designing a wooden Metsä pavilion to be used during the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The pavilion will rise to the site of the Finnish Embassy in Japan, which is centrally located in Tokyo near the Roppongi district.

The long traditions of wood architecture in both Japan and Finland have been taken into consideration in the design process. “The pavilion is approachable and authentic while being stylish and of high quality at the same time,” says Pekka Helin, architect of the pavilion.

One of the carrying themes is sustainability, and in the future the building will be used for other purposes as well. “Once the pavilion is no longer needed, it can be demolished, sent to another location and rebuilt there. The main idea is to demonstrate to the pavilion visitors how in Finland, wood is used ecologically and sustainably,” Helin says.

The Metsä pavilion is a versatile space where many kinds of different events, such as seminars, exhibitions and parties can be organized. The pavilion will also serve as a meeting place for Finland’s Olympic team during the Summer Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games. The pavilion will be built by Metsä Group and Business Finland.

 

Source and more images: Website Helin & Co Architects

PyeongChang 2018; National Houses and Sponsor Pavilions in Google Earth

 

In this map all National Houses and Sponsor Pavilions that are open during the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. However, not all houses are open to the public and for some houses you need a ticket to enter. If you have any comments or additions please use the form below to get in touch with us.

 

PyeongChang Olympic Plaza
Traditional Culture Pavilion
Culture ICT Pavilion
Samsung
Coca Cola
Korea Electric Power Corporation
Hyundai

 

Mountain Cluster
Austria House
House of Switzerland
German House
USA House
Slovenia Olympic House
Club France
Casa Italia
Sweden Arena

 

Gangneung Olympic Park
Korea House – PyeongChang Hall
Toyko 2020 Japan House
Alibaba
KT
The North Face
Coca Cola
McDonalds
Kia
Samsung

 

Coastal Cluster
Holland House
Canada Olympic House
Czech House
Russian Olympic Fans House

 

The map and list will be updated in the coming month. Last update: 03-02-2018.

2024 Bid; Live Sites and National Houses Paris

Rio 2016; Heart of Denmark Pavilion (2)

Photo: Martijn Giebels / Architecture of the Games
Photo: Martijn Giebels / Architecture of the Games
Photo: Martijn Giebels / Architecture of the Games
Photo: Martijn Giebels / Architecture of the Games
Photo: Martijn Giebels / Architecture of the Games
Photo: Martijn Giebels / Architecture of the Games
Photo: Martijn Giebels / Architecture of the Games
Photo: Martijn Giebels / Architecture of the Games
Photo: Martijn Giebels / Architecture of the Games
Photo: Martijn Giebels / Architecture of the Games
Photo: Martijn Giebels / Architecture of the Games
Photo: Martijn Giebels / Architecture of the Games
Photo: Martijn Giebels / Architecture of the Games
Photo: Martijn Giebels / Architecture of the Games

 

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