Olympic Gymnastics Arena

The Olympic Gymnastics Arena (Korean: 올림픽체조경기장), also known as the KSPO Dome since 2018, is an indoor arena located within the Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea. It was constructed between 31 August 1984 and 30 April 1986, to host the gymnastics competitions at the 1988 Summer Olympics. It has a capacity of 15,000. The roof was designed by David H. Geiger. It is a self-supporting cable dome – the first of its kind ever built – with a four-layer fabric cladding.[2]

Olympic Gymnastics Arena
KSPO Dome
LocationBangi-dong, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea
Coordinates37.51916°N 127.127514°E / 37.51916; 127.127514
Capacity15,000
Construction
Broke ground31 August 1984
Opened30 April 1986
Renovated2016–2018
ArchitectKim Swoo-geun
(Space Group of Korea – SKG)
Structural engineerDavid H. Geiger (original)
Haeahn Architecture
(2018 renovations)[1]
Korean name
Hangul
올림픽체조경기장
Hanja
Revised RomanizationOllimpik chejo gyeonggijang
McCune–ReischauerOllimp‘ik ch‘ejo kyŏnggijang

Since the Olympics it has hosted a variety of events, notably as a concert venue for both South Korean and international artists.

Events
Olympic Gymnastics Hall in 2012
Olympic Gymnastics Hall entrance in 2012
2004–2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2018
2019
2020

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