With Russia set to host the 2014 Winter Olympics, officials have already come up with a design to beat Vancouver, the 2010 Winter Games host city.

With breathtaking snow capped mountains that cascade into the sparkling sea, Vancouver was going to be a hard one to beat.

But Populus, a HOK spin-off, has designed a translucent new stadium to be the epicentre of the Games in Sochi, Russia. 

So far all we know is that it will have a shimmering, crystalline skin and lots of sustainability credentials. As for the rest and any kind of detail, um, stay tuned - the Russians are playing their cards close to their chests.