17th Asian Games: Opening Ceremony 19 September

In a week, the Opening Ceremonies for the 17th Asian Games will take place in Incheon, Korea.

Architen is proud to have designed, engineered, manufactured and installed the three layer ETFE inflated roof over the beautiful new Munhak Aquatics Venue. In total, 49 cushions make up the complex roof offering 3,000m2 of coverage.

To learn more about the project, click here: Munhak Aquatics Venue

Fun Facts about the Asian Games:

• 13,000 athletes
• Participating nations: 45
• 36 sports
• 7,000 Media
• 7,000 Team Officials
• Slogan: “Diversity Shines Here”
• This is the 3rd time Korea has hosted the event
• Opening Ceremonies: 19/9/4
• Closing Ceremonies: 4/10/14