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Lingotto was the centre of attention during
the 2006 Olympic Winter Games as the venue where
the Italian athletes won the gold medals in
speed skating.
Post-Olympics: the building
is being used for fairs and exhibitions, while
maintaining the option of use as an ice rink
venue.
Technical data: the building
is composed of the main hall with a surface
area of about 20,000 square meters. It is a
large, easily-adaptable area due to its completely
suspended roof that uses no intermediate supports.
For further information: www.lingottofiere.it
Designed
by the architect Arata Isozaki from Tokyo, this
structure hosted ice hockey competitions.
Post-Olympics: the arena is
used for sporting events, concerts, shows,
events and conventions.
Technical data: the building
is constructed of a large stainless steel mass
measuring 183x100 metres that is suspended on
a 5-metre high base. Its mobile stands can hold
more than 12,000 spectators and can be configured
in various positions by using remote controlled
machinery to raise and move them as needed
This
building was originally constructed to commemorate
the centennial of the Unification of Italy,
and was completely restructured by Gae Aulenti
and Arnaldo De
Bernardi in order to host figure skating and
short-track events.
Post-Olympics: it is used
for events and temporary exhibitions.
Technical data: the venue,
which has a capacity for more than 8,000 spectators,
is characterised by its sail-shaped structure,
developed around three reinforced concrete arches
and anchored to the ground in three points.
Its hexagonal base is surrounded by a 150-metre
circle and is 29 metres tall at its
highest point. The track measures 60x30 metres.
The
building has been partly redeveloped to host
the ice hockey competitions.
Post-Olympics: it has come
back to its previous function as an exhibition
centre, hosting the GAM (the Civic Gallery of
Modern and Contemporary Art) collection.
Technical data: the overall
area of the venue is 56,246 square metres. The
stands can house 5,800 spectators.
For further information: www.torinolympicpark.it
