Design and Architecture
Building the Olympics, tropical modernism, egamer wear
Corruption, toxic waters, building delays… will Brazil's Olympic "nomadic architecture" deliver after a difficult construction process? If running, jumping and swimming are not your thing, you can tune into Rio's eGames. But do gamers really need athletic wear? And Brazilian modernist architect Lina Bo Bardi gets her moment in the sun.
By Frances Anderton • • 29m ListenPhoto: Aerial photo of Rio Barra Olympic Park, masterplanned by AECOM (Robb Williamson)
In this episode
3 storiesBuilding the Olympics
With days left before the 2016 Summer Olympics kick off, the city of Rio de Janeiro is in a last-minute scramble.
Read the story8 minTropical modernism
One of the most important – and often forgotten – Brazilian modernist architects is Lina Bo Bardi. She found her voice setting modern works in the rainforest, starting with Casa de Vidro, then designed the São Paulo Museum of Art.
Read the story6 mineGamer wear
The inaugural eGames – a two-day, international computer gaming tournament – will take place alongside the Rio Olympics. And with professional video gaming on the rise, e-gaming entrepreneurs are designing clothing for these competitions.
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