Beijing National Aquatics Center, Olympic swimming complex in Chaoyang District, China.
The Beijing National Aquatics Center features 634 translucent ETFE membranes forming a bubble-like structure that filters natural light throughout the interior spaces.
The center opened in January 2008 for the Summer Olympics, where athletes established 25 world records in swimming competitions during the games.
The facility received complete funding through donations from Chinese emigrants worldwide, with substantial contributions from Hong Kong business leaders.
The venue includes competition pools, training facilities, and a 12,000-square-meter water park with slides and wave machines for public entertainment.
The building transforms into the Ice Cube during winter, incorporating specialized equipment to host curling events for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Location: Chaoyang District
Architects: PTW Architects
Official opening: January 28, 2008
Architectural style: high-tech architecture
Capacity: 17000
Website: http://water-cube.com
GPS coordinates: 39.99167,116.38417
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:15
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