Arata Isozaki
The design of the building was the subject of an international competition, which was won by a team led by architect Arata Isozaki of Tokyo. The design study was composed by Archa S.P.A. Turin, Italy Arup s.r.l. Milan, Ing. Joseph Amaro, Arch. Marco Brizio. The venue was designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki and the Italian architect Pier Paolo Maggiora, and it is a part of the larger sports complex that is known as the Central Compartment of Olympic stadiums, and also includes the Swimming Hall and park parade ground.