The Stadium of Olympia, from a dialogical architecture perspective

in Arquitectonics: Mind, Land and Society (in press), 26

The article proposes a renewed interpretation of the relation of the antique stadium of Olympia with its environment. It is argued that the stadium, far from being isolated from the city as commonly ... [more ▼]

The article proposes a renewed interpretation of the relation of the antique stadium of Olympia with its environment. It is argued that the stadium, far from being isolated from the city as commonly admitted, was connected to the Altis through a series of visual relations, adopting principles of dialogical architecture. This argument is illustrated through computer generated perspectives of the stadium. [less ▲]

Olympic stadiums in their urban environment: A question of design and cultural significance.

in Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development (2012), 2(2), 115-129

The article analyses the relationship between Olympic stadiums and the urban environment. This relationship is considered as key to understanding the cultural significance of these exceptional event-based ... [more ▼]

The article analyses the relationship between Olympic stadiums and the urban environment. This relationship is considered as key to understanding the cultural significance of these exceptional event-based buildings. It helps to explain present challenges faced by their conservation and raises the issue of considering likely heritage values at the design stage of stadiums. [less ▲]