# Bejing Olympics Architecture Herzog & de Meuron's National Stadium By Carl Starling | Published 2008-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herzog-de-meurons-national-stadium-bejing-olympics References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2008/07/30/national-stadium-beijing-by-herzog-de-meuron/#more-15949) & [iwan](http://www.iwan.com/iwan_index.php) [Herzog & de Meuron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toteme-beijing) are the architects behind the stunning new [National Stadium in Beijing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletes-village), China. As a follow up to previous articles about the so-called "Bird's Nest," we bring you new images from photographer Iwan Baan. The stadium is a beautiful piece of architecture, with the outer structure resembling a large ball of string. This humongous stadium will host the track and field events for the Olympic games in Beijing this August. One thing I am pondering though is the blue sky in the images - photoshopped or a miraculous day in Beijing? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly materials and construction techniques to create sustainable stadiums. - **Technological Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate cutting-edge technologies like augmented reality and smart infrastructure into stadium designs for enhanced fan experiences. - **Flexible and Modular Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create stadiums with adaptable layouts and interchangeable components to accommodate various sporting events and maximize space utilization. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative design concepts and materials to push the boundaries of architectural creativity. - **Sports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced technologies and fan-centric features to revolutionize the spectator experience in sports venues. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Optimize construction processes and develop efficient building techniques to construct large-scale stadiums in less time and cost. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fan‑inspired Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunshan-olympic-sports-centre.md) - [Waterside Spiralled Footpath Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suoyuwan-barracuda.md) - [Architectural Sports Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football.md) - [Curved Stadium Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football-centre.md) - [Adaptive Olympic Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisbane-olympic-stadium.md) - [Modernized Stadium Restorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-bouissou-stadium-stand.md) - [Football Stadium Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selman-strmasi-stadium.md) - [Staircase-Centric Flagship Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toteme-beijing.md) - [Large Sports Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greater-bay-area-sports-centre.md)