Tokyo 2020 olympic torch design revealed

The 2020 olympic torch has been unveiled ahead of next year’s games in Tokyo, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka to resemble the Japanese cherry blossom flower. Crafted from extruded metal, the torch gradually opens up into five different sections at its tip to form the motif of a Sakura cherry blossom – the traditional flower of Japan – when viewed from above. Each different section resembles a separate petal on the flower, which Japanese designer Yoshioka hopes will act as a symbol of “peace“ for people across the globe. Read more on Dezeen: [short URL of post from Wordpress] WATCH NEXT: Asif Khan reveals super-dark Vantablack pavilion for Winter Olympics 2018 - Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest architecture and design movies: Like Dezeen on Facebook: Follow Dezeen on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: