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Lausanne: Olympic Capital; Part 4 – The Olympic Museum (1)

In 1915, Baron Pierre de Coubertin chose Lausanne as the location for the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee. Today, more dan 50 international sports federations and organisations are are based in Lausanne.

In the coming weeks we will post more about Lausanne and the IOC. Today part 4; A short video about the new exhibition design for The Olympic Museum.

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Video by Centre Screen on YouTube.

“Centre Screen have recently completed the largest project we have ever undertaken. 96 people worked for 20 months to produce in excess of 60 different, dual-language exhibits for the newly renovated Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.

With AV taking a central role in the visitor journey, the museum is a celebration of the Olympic spirit, brought to life through film, audio and multimedia. Working with Mather & Co, Metaphor and Paragon, Centre Screen’s part in designing the experience was paramount.”

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Lausanne: Olympic Capital; Part 3 – Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games

In 1915, Baron Pierre de Coubertin chose Lausanne as the location for the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee. Today, more dan 50 international sports federations and organisations are are based in Lausanne.

In the coming weeks we will post more about Lausanne and the IOC. Today part 3; In 2020, Lausanne will host the third Winter Youth Olympic Games.

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Emblem

 

Video: Games concept

 

Map: Masterplan Lausanne 2020

 

Venues in Lausanne

Centre sportif de Malley / Vaudoise aréna

Photo: Martijn Giebels
  • Sports: Ceremonies, Ice Hockey, Figure skating and Short track speed skating
  • Capacity: 9,600
  • Construction: 2017-2020

 

Youth Olympic Village

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  • 1,600 beds
  • 630 Rooms
  • 475 Studios
  • 50 Apartments
  • Courtyard: 7,800 m2
  • Construction: 2017-2019
  • Legacy: Student accommodation

 

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Lausanne: Olympic Capital; Part 2 – About Lausanne

In 1915, Baron Pierre de Coubertin chose Lausanne as the location for the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee. Today, more dan 50 international sports federations and organisations are are based in Lausanne.

In the coming weeks we will post more about Lausanne and the IOC. Today part 2; About Lausanne.

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Photo by Xiquinho Silva on Flickr. (CC BY 2.0)

Facts and figures

  • Situated on the shores of Lake Geneva in the French-speaking part of Switzerland
  • Capital of the Canton of Vaud
  • Population: 140.000 (fourth largest city in Switzerland)
  • Altitude: Between 375 and 900m, city centre: 495m
  • Lausanne was founded by the Romans. (a military camp that came to be known as Lousanna)
  • Lausanne is a student city with two higly regarded universities; the ‘Université de Lausanne’ and the ‘École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne’
  • Home to the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland
  • Host of the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games

 

Hyperlapse video by Sylvain Botter

 

Map: Lausanne

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Lausanne: Olympic Capital; Part 1 – IOC Locations in Lausanne

Former IOC HQ in Lausanne. Now demolished to make way for the Olympic House. Photo by Sjaak Kempe on Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

 

In 1915, Baron Pierre de Coubertin chose Lausanne as the location for the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee. Today, more dan 50 international sports federations and organisations are are based in Lausanne.

In the coming weeks we will post more about Lausanne and the IOC. Today we start with a map of all IOC locations in the city.

 

Map: IOC in Lausanne

 

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