Nike Olympic Trials Pavilion

To create an iconic image for the US Olympic Track and Field Trials at the University of Oregon, Nike required a series of temporary elements that could transform the track and field grounds.
The Nike Olympic Trials Pavilions consist of three temporary structures which were developed in four weeks, fabricated in six weeks, and set up in two weeks on site. TYLin's Lightweight Structures Group engineered temporary ballast foundations to protect the artificial turf on grade. A lightweight steel frame supported 64% translucent fabric panels that could be quickly tensioned to create a visual light box projecting out on the surrounding track. Lightweight cables braced the frame allowing for pin joints for quick assembly and dismantling.
These types of unique structures act as corporate branding and symbolize the dynamic quality of temporary facilities which can set up quickly and moved to different sites. They reflect perfectly the speed of today where yesterday is gone and tomorrow is always new.