The 2008 Olympic games are some time off yet, but I’ve been following the construction of China’s national stadium, which will host the games. I wanted to post a few photos to give yet another example of how China is pushing the envelope in the 21st century. Though it was designed by a Swiss firm (architects: Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron) the final decision regarding design was left to the public. There were three finalists, but the Herzog and Meuron design won China’s heart.
With its enormous, criss-crossing beams, I finally understand where all of America’s Rustbelt steel is going. Love it or hate it, you have to admit, these guys are on a mission.
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