The 2018 Winter Olympic Games are set to begin on February 9 in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and will conclude on February 25. Stay tuned to Curbed as we cover the latest news on venues, the weather, and any irresistible architecture and design moments that may arise during the international sporting event.
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2018 Winter Olympics: All news and updates
The Pyeongchang Winter Games begin February 9
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February 22, 2018
6 Olympic venues with the best afterlives
From Vancouver to Lillehammer, we round up six stadiums, parks, and ski jump centers still drawing crowds long after the closing ceremonies.
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February 9, 2018
2018 Winter Olympics: Every venue in Pyeongchang, in photos
From a giant stadium to snow-covered ski runs, here’s where all the Olympic magic will happen in South Korea.
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February 9, 2018
Record-breaking drone show lights up Winter Olympics opening ceremony
It’s four times the scale of a similar spectacle at Lady Gaga’s 2017 Super Bowl half-time show.
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February 9, 2018
The Winter Olympics’ first winner? Robots
A fleet of robots has been deployed across the Olympic venues, providing a range of services from vacuum cleaning to translation.
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February 8, 2018
2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony could be coldest ever
The last few Winter Olympics have seen record-warm temperatures. In Pyeongchang, athletes brace for bitter cold.
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February 7, 2018
Looking at this ultra-black Winter Olympics pavilion is like staring into space
Designed by architect Asif Khan, the pavilion is coated in Vantablack VBx2, a spray-paint version of what is considered the darkest pigment in the world.
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February 7, 2018
2018 Winter Olympics’ sweetest digs is this Richard Meier-designed hotel
The Seamarq is Meier’s first project in South Korea and was commissioned as part of a plan to revitalize the region ahead of the Games.
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February 5, 2018
Eco-friendly tiny house was designed to host visitors to the 2018 Winter Olympics
Designed to leave a minimal impact on its surroundings, the wee abode adds a bit of sustainable housing during the Games.