Building: NAGANO OLYMPIC MEMORIAL ARENA
長野市オリンピック記念アリーナ エムウェーブ
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195 kita-nagaike, nagano, nagano, japan
The Nagano Olympic Memorial Arena M-Wave, completed in 1996, stands as a remarkable example of Olympic architectural achievement. Located in Nagano, this innovative indoor sports facility was designed by a collaborative consortium of leading Japanese architectural firms including Kume, Kajima, Okumura, Nissan, Iijima, and Takagi. Originally built to host speed skating events during the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, the arena's distinctive wave-shaped roof design has become an iconic symbol of the city. Today, M-Wave functions as a versatile venue for both athletic competitions and cultural performances, demonstrating how Olympic architecture can successfully transition to serve communities long after the games conclude.
The Nagano Olympic Memorial Arena M-Wave, completed in 1996, stands as a remarkable example of Olympic architectural achievement. Located in Nagano, this innovative indoor sports facility was designed by a collaborative consortium of leading Japanese architectural firms including Kume, Kajima, Okumu
...The Nagano Olympic Memorial Arena M-Wave, completed in 1996, stands as a remarkable example of Olympic architectural achievement. Located in Nagano, this innovative indoor sports facility was designed by a collaborative consortium of leading Japanese architectural firms including Kume, Kajima, Okumura, Nissan, Iijima, and Takagi. Originally built to host speed skating events during the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, the arena's distinctive wave-shaped roof design has become an iconic symbol of the city. Today, M-Wave functions as a versatile venue for both athletic competitions and cultural performances, demonstrating how Olympic architecture can successfully transition to serve communities long after the games conclude.