China is booming with new architecture and a mad scramble to get the city fit to play host to next summer's Olympics when Beijing will host the XXIX Olympiad. The games are less than a year away (August 8, 2008 to August 24, 2008), causing a mad scramble for the city's big debut in the international public eye.
The "bird's nest", as the new Beijing National Stadium has been dubbed, is where the opening and closing ceremonies will take place as well as track and field events. The stadium "will seat 100.000 spectators during the Olympics in August 2008. After the games the number will be reduced to 80.000. The stadium is 330 metres long by 220 metres wide, and is 69.2 metres tall."
The main image shows the Beijing Natioanl Stadium while the rest of the gallery shows some of the elaborate designs that were rejected.
What's Driving This Trend
- Sustainable Olympic Architecture
- Opportunity to design Olympic stadiums using sustainable and eco-friendly materials and technologies.
- Innovative Stadium Designs
- Opportunity to create unconventional and visually striking stadium designs that can become iconic landmarks.
- Multifunctional Stadium Spaces
- Opportunity to design stadiums that can serve multiple purposes and cater to diverse events and activities.
Who This Affects Most
- Construction and Architecture
- Opportunity for architectural firms and construction companies to showcase their expertise in designing and building Olympic stadiums.
- Sports and Entertainment
- Opportunity for sports and entertainment industries to capitalize on the popularity and global attention of the Olympic Games.
- Sustainable Technology
- Opportunity for sustainable technology companies to provide innovative solutions for eco-friendly Olympic stadium designs.
