2032 Olympic Bid
Project outline
The concept for Istanbul, Turkeys’ 2032 Olympic bid is a design that combines Istanbul’s iconic
structure and the history of this historical city. Individual elements help create the final design of
Istanbul’s most honored structure, the Hagia Sophia.
The most iconic elements are the four minarets
that surround the dome, and the dome itself that is created by 3 crescent shapes, the crescent is an
important part of Istanbul’s history and symbolizes the hundreds of years that this city has thrived.
The negative space of the crescents’ center creates an open heart over the Istanbul text, to show the
love that travelers and locals share for this city.
Lastly, when the design is shown upside down is a traditional ottoman necklace that was worn by
Sultans, showing the cultural significance of adornment in Istanbul, Turkey.
When the design is shown upside down is a traditional ottoman necklace that was worn by
Sultans, showing the cultural significance of adornment in Istanbul, Turkey.