WING OF DESIRE/ LANDMARKS OF OLYMPIC ACTIVITIES/ ATHENS 2004
The 2004 Olympic Landmark is a structure used for various athletic and cultural events during the 2004 Olympic Games. The structure operates as a landmark to be located at a number of places, and will mark the entrance of athletic venues and other Olympic events. While acting as the way-finder for spectators it will also be used for crowd management services and as a watchtower when needed.
This landmark icon creates its own presence among the city revealing the Olympic Venue entrances. The sails create a visual displacement and draws attention. In passing the visibility of color and image directs the crowd to their intended events. Its large Batiline sail the main visual element displays similar imagery for its intended sport while conveying specific information and sponsorship. Its structure displays an image inline with sporting and chooses to define its fabrication within this realm. This union allows for a design that can reach outside conventional construction.
The structure takes shape utilizing tension in its members and skins. The sail stiffens and reaches out visible to its surroundings. The ability of quickly interchanging the sails allows for flexible usage during the changing of events and sponsors. Its skin also allows for varies changes to match a system of colors for specific sporting competitions.
Its image draws the spectator and becomes the main aspect for the wayfinding landmark. The visual lightness in its structure and its large sail creates a unique image in all aspects of its design.