[X] The National Aquatics Center

The National Aquatics Center (http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/nac/n214078138.shtml)


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The "Water Cube"

Venue: National Aquatics Center;
Location: Olympic Green;
Total land surface: 65,000-80,000 sq m;
Seats: 6,000 permanent and 11,000 temporary;
Competitions: Swimming, Diving, Synchronized Swimming;
Groundbreaking date: Dec. 24, 2003;
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The interior

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A night shot

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The exterior

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The center in the rain

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A day shot

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A night shot

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The interior

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The "Water Cube" and the "Bird's Nest"

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Fireworks with external lighting

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Release of bubble balloons with spot lights

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Projections

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Projections

That is cool.

yes I admit its pretty damn cool...

...but still.

BETTER DEAD THAN RED!!!!
FUCK THEM COMMIE BASTARDS!!!!

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