Paris 2024 Olympics: An Architectural Guide of the Olympic Venues

Rounding up the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris, a special focus is placed on the architectural language and phenomenon that transformed the city for its Olympic and upcoming Paralympic venues. Spread across the city and surrounding areas, Paris integrated iconic landmarks and modern facilities to host a diverse selection of Olympic sports. Beyond the sports venues, the interventions also included unique visitor centers and athlete's accommodations that will serve a purpose beyond the summer's events.

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While Paris embodies a range of architectural epochs, the city aimed to transform, convert, and restore heritage buildings, utilize existing stadiums and venues from past sports events and construct temporary structures. This sustainable strategy allowed for a harmonious blend of historic and modern architecture, creating a unique Olympic experience.

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Paris has a rich history of hosting sports events, and the 2024 Games further highlight its commitment to showcasing the city's architectural and cultural diversity. Below is a list of the most relevant works, from restoration to repurposing, temporary installations, and new construction. 


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Conversion and Transformation of Historic Buildings and Sites

Le Grand Palais Renovation / Chatillon Architectes

Sports: Fencing | Taekwondo

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© Laurent Kronental

Grande Nef de l'Île-des-Vannes Renovation / Chatillon Architectes

Sports: Badminton

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© Antoine Mercusot for Chatillon Architectes

Olympic Services of the East Gardens of Trocadéro / Chartier-Corbasson Architects

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© Yves Marchand, Romain Meffre

Utilization of Existing Stadiums and Sports Venues

Matmut Atlantique Stadium / Herzog & de Meuron

Sports: Football

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© Iwan Baan

Groupama Stadium / Populous

Sports: Football

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© Laurent Shen

Paris La Défense Arena / 2P Architectes & Associés

Sports: Para Swimming

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© Nicolas Borel

The Accorhotels Arena / DVVD Engineers Architects Designers

Sports: Artistic Gymnastics | Basketball | Trampoline

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© Sergio Grazia

Roland-Garros Stadium Modernization / Chaix & Morel et Associés

Sports: Tennis | Boxing

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© 11h45

Temporary Installation and Infrastructure

Grand Palais Ephémère / Wilmotte & Associés Sa

Sports: Judo | Wrestling

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© Patrick Tourneboeuf

Permanent New Buildings and Structures

Aquatics Centre Paris / VenhoevenCS + Ateliers 2/3/4/

Sports: Artistic Swimming | Diving | Water Polo

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© Salem Mostefaoui

Vaires-Sur-Marne Olympic Nautical Stadium / Auer Weber

Sports: Para Canoe | Para Rowing

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© Christoph Gramann

Olympic Village Housing / chaixetmorel.

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© Vincent Fillon

The Athlete's Village - Les Quinconces / uapS

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© Filip Dujardin

The Athlete's Village - Îlot Quinconces Plot 1 Sector D1 / Brenac & Gonzalez & Associés

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© Stefan Tuchila

The Athlete's Village - Îlot Quinconces Plot 5 Sector D1 / Brenac & Gonzalez & Associés

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© Stefan Tuchila

The Athlete's Village - Îlot Quinconces Plot 8 Sector D1 / Brenac & Gonzalez & Associés

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© Stefan Tuchila

Olympe : Short-Lived Athletes' Village then Urban Arts Centre / Farid Azib Architect

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© Luc Boegly

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Cite: Hadir Al Koshta. "Paris 2024 Olympics: An Architectural Guide of the Olympic Venues" 11 Aug 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1019543/paris-2024-olympics-an-architectural-guide-of-the-olympic-venues> ISSN 0719-8884

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