THE FLOATING FOUNTAIN: A POTENTIAL DESIGN FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN TOKYO IN 2020!

Tokujin Yoshioka discusses with the readers of iand a very intimate, sentimental, and philosophical proposal that he wants to offer for the new national stadium that will host the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo… from setting foot into his first major project, to stepping right into the doorway of a previously controversial site – the tokyo olympic stadium, which has received its fair share of negative publicity (zaha hadid quit the project following a furore about its cost and construction); tokujin yoshioka – who was even now not permitted to submit his design (as the competition called for a design-build format) – has a unique concept to share. To paraphrase what Tokujin had to say about it, “I see the formation of a concept as a personal struggle, much as an athlete fights the constraints of humans.” The realization of it brings a moment of pure delight and contentment. This pattern was conceived with an attitude of gratitude for the pleasure that being born in this era and into this creative age bestows. This pattern is a representation of how I feel about what the future holds. Tokujin sees the future national stadium as a “floating fountain,” which is a piece of architecture that may be changed into a platform for the olympic flame. Tokujin rightfully surmises that design does not have definitive answers; it grows like a living being – constantly and changing priorities; his ideologies in keeping with his works, which often transcend the boundaries of product design, architecture, and exhibition installation, and also are highly evaluated as art. Tokujin bases his design on “experience born out of heightened human sensation and time,” and he keeps pace with the role that technology plays in perpetrating challenging design typologies. The splendor of each season is brought together in this design, which is mysterious, spare, and as uncluttered as possible. This design is at one with the natural world. It takes its inspiration from the ambiance of traditional Japanese tea rooms, which exemplify the refined elegance of Japanese culture. The outlying grounds of Meiji Shrine, which have been cherished by the people of Japan since ancient times, have served as a jumping-off place for creative endeavors. Therefore, the open canopy of the stadium is formed by two concentric rings, each of which has a body of water and a fire ring running parallel to one another. Visitors may enjoy walking and running along the serene water’s edge among the greenery of the outside gardens while the stadium is not in use. In the heat, the cooling influence of the water can also be employed to forestall any unfavorable events that may occur. “during the tokyo 2020 olympics, it may be resurrected as a giant platform for the olympic flame, a symbol of bravery and hope to people all over the globe,” he finishes. “The olympic flame is a sign of courage and hope to people all over the world.” To see the photographs on indiaartndesign.com, please click here.