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Water Cube

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

China National Aquatics Center, also nicknamed Water Cube has completed after 3 years’ construction. It has capacity of 17,000, and will host 2008 Olympic water games such as Swimming, Diving and Synchronized Swimming.

It is the world’s largest ETFE clad structure, which keep more light and heat than glass panel. Like China’s National Grand Theatre, the Aquatics Center is strikingly outstanding.

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National Grand Theatre of China

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

National Grand Theatre of China, designed by French architect Jean Andreu has started its first performance quarter from end of December to March, which definately bring good entertainment and art to Beijing during festive holidays such as Chinese Spring New Year.

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