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英文報摘:Olympic Architecture

(2008-07-14 05:43:08) 下一個

Olympic Architecture

Take a photo tour of key Beijing Olympic venues, from the Bird's Nest to the Flying Saucer.
 


National Stadium (© Greg Baker/AP Photo)

The centerpiece of the Olympic Green is China's new National Stadium, nicknamed the "Bird's Nest" for its curving exterior of twiglike interlocking steel beams. The innovative design was crafted by Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron, in collaboration with Chinese architects. The stadium will host the main track and field competitions and men’s soccer, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies. 

 
 
National Aquatics Center (© Color China Photo/AP Photo)

Also known as the "Water Cube," the National Aquatics Center is another architectural standout on the Olympic Green. The translucent exterior “bubbles” allow sunlight to filter in and sounds of splashing water to travel out. The Water Cube will host swimming, diving and synchronized swimming events, as well as the water polo finals.

 
 
National Indoor Stadium (© Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
 
The National Indoor Stadium is another landmark structure on the Olympic Green, and features a design inspired by the traditional Chinese folding fan. This stadium will be the competition venue for the Olympic artistic gymnastics, trampoline and handball competitions and some of the Paralympic wheelchair basketball competitions.
 
 
Peking University Gymnasium at night, Beijing (© China Photos/Getty Images)
 
The National Indoor Stadium is another landmark structure on the Olympic Green, and features a design inspired by the traditional Chinese folding fan. This stadium will be the competition venue for the Olympic artistic gymnastics, trampoline and handball competitions and some of the Paralympic wheelchair basketball competitions.
 
 
 
Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Court (© STR/AFP/Getty Images)
 
 The Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Court was constructed with 12 sets of stands that extend outward to resemble the petals of a lotus flower. This venue is located on the Olympic Green and will host all tennis competitions.


 
Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium (© Andy Wong/AP Photo)


Volleyball will be played at two existing venues in central Beijing, the Capital Indoor Stadium and the Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium (pictured here). Reminiscent of a stingray, the gymnasium features a dramatic wavelike roofline.


Olympic Village (© Andy Wong/AP Photo)


Composed of 42 buildings with 9,993 rooms, the Beijing Olympic Village will be home to more than 17,000 participating athletes and coaches from around the world.


 
Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium (© Luo Xiaoguang/AP Photo)

Eleven of the 37 competition venues were built specifically for the Games, all incorporating the Beijing Olympics’ key concepts: “Green Olympics, High-tech Olympics and People’s Olympics.” To reflect these ideas, the Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium features China's first LED display system, a rainwater recycling system and an exterior of aluminum alloy boards that helps save energy in summer and winter.  
 


 Laoshan Velodrome (© Teng Ke/ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images)
 
Also known as the “Flying Saucer," the circular form of the Velodrome imitates the wheel of a racing bike to reflect the Olympic cycling events it will host.

 

Beijing Shooting Range Hall (© Andy Wong/AP Photo)
 
 Beijing's first new venue to be completed, the Beijing Shooting Range Hall, will also likely be where the first gold medals are awarded during the 2008 Summer Games. This venue features a colorful, Olympic-themed nightscape created with lighting fixtures lining the road around the hall.



Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park (© Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo)
 
 Located in the suburbs of Beijing, the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park is the world's only venue of its kind to contain both flatwater and slalom courses. During the Games, 32 gold medals will be awarded at the venue for rowing and canoeing as well as open-water swimming events.
 

 
 China Agricultural University Gymnasium (© Teh Eng Koon/AFP/Getty Images)
 
 This newly built gymnasium, located on the campus of the China Agricultural University, will serve as the venue for the wrestling competitions. After the 2008 Games, the gymnasium will become a multisport facility for university students and staff, as well as residents of the community.
 


 Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium (© Teng Ke/ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images)
 
Don't let the red exterior fool you. The Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium was built with green in mind, including environmentally friendly features that take advantage of sunlight, rainwater and fresh air. The venue will hold the Olympic judo and taekwondo competitions as well as wheelchair rugby and basketball contests of the Paralympic Games.
 


 Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium (© Zhang Gang/ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images)
 
Newly built for the Games, the Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium contains advanced ventilation and air conditioning systems to meet the strict climate control standards needed for the badminton and rhythmic gymnastics competitions. After the Olympics, the arena will become the training home to the national badminton team.
 

 
Ying Tung Natatorium of National Olympic Sports Center (© Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

Located in the Olympic Sports Center complex in Beijing, the Ying Tung Natatorium is one of the 11 existing venues that were renovated for the Games. It will host water polo competitions and the swimming leg of the modern pentathlon event.  


 
Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground (© Andy Wong/AP Photo)
 
The Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground is one of the eight temporary venues constructed for the Beijing Olympics; 17,000 tons of sand were imported from Hainan for the beach volleyball events.



Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium (© Markus Eichenberger/Getty Images)

All but six of the 37 competition venues are in Beijing. Non-Beijing venues include Hong Kong Equestrian Venue, Qingdao International Marina, Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium, Shanghai Stadium, Shenyang Olympic Sports Center Stadium and the Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium (pictured here). This new stadium, nicknamed the "Water Drop," will host soccer matches.
 



  
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