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Liberian-American fashion designer Telfar Clemens and his business partner Babak Radboy created unitards, gowns, tank tops and other clothing items for the Liberian Olympic team to wear during the games. 2020 Olympics, Tokyo Olympics, Olympics Opening Ceremony, Liberian, Team Gb, Olympic Team, African Clothing Styles

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African Clothing Styles

Liberian-American fashion designer Telfar Clemens and his business partner Babak Radboy created unitards, gowns, tank tops and other clothing items for the Liberian Olympic team to wear during the games.

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New York-based fashion brand Telfar has designed a collection of unisex uniforms for the Liberian team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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The dynamic, white structure was designed by Nendo founder Oki Sato to align with the opening ceremony's concept of "All gather under the sun, all are equal, and all receive energy". Nendo Design, Japan Earthquake, Olympic Flame, Calderone, National Stadium

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National Stadium

The dynamic, white structure was designed by Nendo founder Oki Sato to align with the opening ceremony's concept of "All gather under the sun, all are equal, and all receive energy".

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The use of hydrogen, which burns without producing greenhouse gas emissions, for the Olympic flame was one of several initiatives at this year's games designed to reduce the environmental impact of the event. Tokyo 2020, Tokyo Japan, Interactive Installation, Installation Art, Artists

Interactive Installation

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The use of hydrogen, which burns without producing greenhouse gas emissions, for the Olympic flame was one of several initiatives at this year's games designed to reduce the environmental impact of the event.

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Informed by the shape of the sun, the spherical form was made from ten aluminium panels with reflective interiors. T6 Bus, Es Devlin

Informed by the shape of the sun, the spherical form was made from ten aluminium panels with reflective interiors.

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The winners at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics will receive their medals on podiums made from 24.5 tonnes of discarded household plastics. Japanese artist Asao Tokolo gathered the plastics from the Japanese public before recycling the material and turning it into filaments, which were used to 3D-print the podiums. The equivalent of 400,000 bottles of laundry detergent was collected to create all 98 podiums that will be used during the Games. 2020 Summer Olympics, Paralympics, Japanese Artists, Podium, Japan Travel, Marina Bay Sands, Making Out

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The winners at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics will receive their medals on podiums made from 24.5 tonnes of discarded household plastics. Japanese artist Asao Tokolo gathered the plastics from the Japanese public before recycling the material and turning it into filaments, which were used to 3D-print the podiums. The equivalent of 400,000 bottles of laundry detergent was collected to create all 98 podiums that will be used during the Games.

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Sportswear brand Nike used recycled polyester made from plastic bottles and recycled nylon as well as rubber and yarn waste from the company's factories to create these uniforms. Among them are soccer jerseys for the American, Korean and Nigerian teams, alongside kits for the USA's men and women basketball teams. The brand says that the uniforms will be the "most sustainable" and "highest performing" to date.

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Recycled plastic bottles collected by Coca-Cola have been used in the white T-shirts and trousers worn by torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay. The Tokyo Olympic Association designed the unisex Olympic torchbearer uniforms under the theme "hope lights our way". The designs all feature a sash with a chequered pattern that is known in Japan as ichimatsu moyo. The same pattern can be found in the Tokyo 2020 logos. Hope Light, Plastic Design, Dezeen, Fashion Story, Recycle Plastic Bottles

Recycle Plastic Bottles

Recycled plastic bottles collected by Coca-Cola have been used in the white T-shirts and trousers worn by torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay. The Tokyo Olympic Association designed the unisex Olympic torchbearer uniforms under the theme "hope lights our way". The designs all feature a sash with a chequered pattern that is known in Japan as ichimatsu moyo. The same pattern can be found in the Tokyo 2020 logos.

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Japanese architect Kengo Kuma created a wooden lattice design for the Japan National Stadium, which will house the opening and closing ceremonies as well as the athletics events. Although timber is generally considered a sustainable building material due to its ability to store carbon, the design came under fire for using wood linked to deforestation and human-rights violations. 1964 Olympics, Beijing Olympics, Kengo Kuma, Sutra, Tennis Events, Gymnastics Events, Kenzo Tange

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Gymnastics Events

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma created a wooden lattice design for the Japan National Stadium, which will house the opening and closing ceremonies as well as the athletics events. Although timber is generally considered a sustainable building material due to its ability to store carbon, the design came under fire for using wood linked to deforestation and human-rights violations.

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Japanese bedding company Airweave produced these lightweight recycled cardboard beds and customisable mattresses for athletes. Of the 18,000 beds and customisable mattresses created for athletes at this summer's Olympics, 8,000 will be repurposed for use by athletes at the Paralympics. The brand claims that the mattresses, which are made from polyethylene fibres, can be recycled an unlimited number of times.

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Japanese designer Junichi Kawanishi extracted precious metal from old mobile phones and other e-waste donated by the public to create reflective, ribbon-like rings around the edge of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic medals. Kawanishi's winning medal design was selected from a competition that drew entries from more than 400 professional designers and design students. The medal cases which are manufactured from dyed Japanese ash wood, have been designed by Shinya Yoshida. 1956 Olympics, Atlanta Olympics, Rio Olympics 2016, Olympic Medals, Olympic Sports, Olympic Athletes, Summer Olympics Sports

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Japanese designer Junichi Kawanishi extracted precious metal from old mobile phones and other e-waste donated by the public to create reflective, ribbon-like rings around the edge of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic medals. Kawanishi's winning medal design was selected from a competition that drew entries from more than 400 professional designers and design students. The medal cases which are manufactured from dyed Japanese ash wood, have been designed by Shinya Yoshida.

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The autonomous and electric e-Palette vehicle was designed to transport Olympic and Paralympic athletes around the Olympic Village without generating emissions. Japanese car company Toyota modified its existing fleet of e-Palette vehicles to better suit the needs of athletes who required fuss-free and comfortable transport. Some of the modifications include widening the doors, lowering the floor and adding electric ramps to enable passengers to board easily and quickly. Paralympic Athletes, Olympic Village, Japanese Cars, How To Make Bed, Sustainable Design

Paralympic Athletes

Olympic Village

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The autonomous and electric e-Palette vehicle was designed to transport Olympic and Paralympic athletes around the Olympic Village without generating emissions. Japanese car company Toyota modified its existing fleet of e-Palette vehicles to better suit the needs of athletes who required fuss-free and comfortable transport. Some of the modifications include widening the doors, lowering the floor and adding electric ramps to enable passengers to board easily and quickly.

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The Olympic torches, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka, were made up of recycled construction waste from temporary housing used in the aftermath of the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami in 2011. The designer used an extrusion technique to produce the 71-centimetre rose-gold torches, which resemble the national flower of Japan, the sakura flower. Both the relay torches and cauldron holding the Olympic flame are fueled by hydrogen instead of fossil gas. Summer Olympics, Earthquake And Tsunami, Olympics Graphics, Olympics Activities, Paralympic Games

Summer Olympics

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Paralympic Games

The Olympic torches, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka, were made up of recycled construction waste from temporary housing used in the aftermath of the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami in 2011. The designer used an extrusion technique to produce the 71-centimetre rose-gold torches, which resemble the national flower of Japan, the sakura flower. Both the relay torches and cauldron holding the Olympic flame are fueled by hydrogen instead of fossil gas.

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Musashino Forest Sport Plaza by Nihon Sekkei (2017). Boxing Events, Pentathlon, Indoor Arena, Stadium Design, Tokyo Bay

Musashino Forest Sport Plaza by Nihon Sekkei (2017).

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Izu Velodrome by Gensler Architects (2011). Gymnastics Center

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Izu Velodrome by Gensler Architects (2011).

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Ariake Arena by Kume Sekkei (2019). Zaha Hadid, Monte Fuji

Ariake Arena by Kume Sekkei (2019).

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Kokugikan Arena by Kajima Corporation (1985).

Kokugikan Arena by Kajima Corporation (1985).

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Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium by Fumihiko Maki (1991). Architecture Project, Amazing Architecture

Architecture Project

Amazing Architecture

Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium by Fumihiko Maki (1991).

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Tokyo International Forum by Rafael Viñoly Architects (1997).

Tokyo International Forum by Rafael Viñoly Architects (1997).

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Nippon Budokan by Mamoru Yamada (1964). Qingdao, Zagreb, Budapest, Dream Venue

Nippon Budokan by Mamoru Yamada (1964).

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Tokyo Aquatics Centre by Tange Associates and Yamashita Sekkei (2020).

Tokyo Aquatics Centre by Tange Associates and Yamashita Sekkei (2020).

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Yoyogi National Stadium by Kenzo Tange (1964). Louis Kahn, Philip Johnson, Walter Gropius, Frank Gehry, Alvar Aalto, Miyagi

Yoyogi National Stadium by Kenzo Tange (1964).

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Japan National Stadium by Kengo Kuma (2019).

Japan National Stadium by Kengo Kuma (2019).

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With the help of additive manufacturing, the team was able to use the pattern as the very structure of the pedestals, rather than simply superimposing it on the outside.

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