The golden number and the Paris 2024 Games: between harmony and performance
The Paris 2024 Games, which kick off on July 26, are not only a celebration of sport and human excellence, but also a fascinating manifestation of harmony and beauty. And at the heart of this harmony is a discreet but omnipresent element: the golden ratio, also known as Phi (Φ).
The golden number in the design of the Paris 2024 Games
The organizers of the Paris 2024 Games have incorporated the golden number into various aspects of the Games' design, from the official medal to the sports venues.
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The gold medal: the medal for the Paris 2024 Games, designed by Philippe Starck, is made up of four superimposed, magnetized elements, symbolizing union and sharing. The proportions of these the golden ratio!
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The Stade de France: The renovation of the Stade de France for the Games included the addition of a new wave-shaped façade, whose curves echo the logarithmic spiral of the golden ratio.
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The Olympic Village: designed by Japanese architect Tsuyoshi Mitsuhashi, it is made up of modular buildings arranged in a grid inspired by the golden ratio.
Harmony for performance
The use of the golden ratio in the design of the Paris 2024 Games isn't just about aesthetics. Organizers believe that this harmonious proportion can also have a positive impact on athletes' performance.
Studies have suggested that environments designed according to the principles of the golden ratio can improve concentration, coordination and perception of time, which could give athletes a competitive edge.
The golden number: a symbol of the spirit of the Games
Beyond its impact on design and performance, the use of the golden number in the Paris 2024 Games is also a powerful symbol of the spirit of the Games.
The golden number represents harmony, beauty and perfection, values that are at the heart of Olympism and the creations of our Haute Maroquinerie house.
