The Biggest Water Cube Ever Seen!

Water Cube Beijing

China

2004-08

Design : Peddle Thorp and Walker – PTW with Arup

 
photos © Arup_Ben McMillan

National Aquatics Centre – Water Cube
Beijing Olympics 2008 Venue
ETFE bubble-pattern façade – Architecture Competition win 2003

The National Aquatics Centre, also known as the ‘Water Cube’, will be one of the most dramatic and exciting sporting venues for the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. Enclosed within the blue bubble walls are five swimming pools, including a wave machine and rides and a restaurant, along with seating and facilities for 17 000 spectators.

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