If I could…I would. What I would do to experience this years Olympics. Sure, the games in of itself are a once in a life time deal, but this year, architecturally…it’s kindofamazing. Politics aside, I’ve been waiting for the “Water Cube” to open and see what she’s made of. Technology is finally catching up with our imagination…and making it a reality. She doesn’t disappoint!!
The National Aquatics Center will be the venue for swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water-polo final during the Olympic Games. The total seating capacity is 17,000, including 6,000 permanent and 11,000 temporary for Games which will be removed post-Games, then the National Aquatics Center will become the venue for various activities such as aquatic sports, swimming, fitness and recreation.
The Cube is designed by the design consortium consists of China State Construction Engineering Corporation, China State Construction International (Shenzhen) Design Co., Ltd, PTW Architects (Australia) and Ove Arup (Australia). The design concept of the “water cube” combines the symbolisms of the architecture and the unique water bubble structure, and build an appropriate complement to the National Stadium.
I finally found video at night with the light program active, although they’re still images…it’s fucking off the hook!! Watch the entire vid, it’s worth your time, besides, it has cheesy music to go along with it. Enjoy!
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Stunning. The obvious interpetation of water would sound corny but was executed flawlessly. You can see the marriage of form/function and art. When are we gonna see buildings like this States side???
From an engineering standpoint, I’m interested to see the pile and cason layout. Nerdy but it’s my thing.
so pretty!!!
Jack,
Found the video a few minutes ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RERjAD7AUdk&feature=related
Kent