November 16, 2012
Zaha Hadid’s Sleek New Sports Stadium in Tokyo
With her trademark modern style, smooth lines, and bright white open layout, it's no surprise that UK firm Zaha Hadid beat out 10 other finalists to win a contract to design and build a new national stadium for Japan. The 80,000-seat stadium is a key part of Tokyo's bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games and will replace the existing Kasumigaoka National Stadium.
