Its design scheme is the "Water Cube" ([H2O]3) scheme produced by the global design competition. It and the National Stadium (commonly known as the Bird's Nest) are located on both sides of the northern end of Beijing's central axis, which together form a relatively complete image of Beijing's historical and cultural city.

Construction cost: about 65.438+0.02 billion yuan (about 850 million yuan donated by all sectors of society).

Owner: Beijing state-owned assets management co., ltd.

Design unit: China Architectural Design Consortium, Australian PTW Architectural Design Office and ARUP Arup Arup Engineering Consulting Company jointly designed.

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During the 2008 Olympic Games, the National Aquatics Center will undertake swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, water polo and other competitions, and can accommodate17,000 spectators, including 6,000 permanent spectators. During the Olympic Games,1/0,000 temporary seats will be added (to be removed after the games). After the competition, it will become an international advanced center integrating swimming, sports, fitness and leisure.

During the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, it will be transformed into a "ice cube", which can accommodate about 4,600 spectators as a venue for curling competitions. According to the renovation plan, "Water Cube" will become the first venue in the world to set up a curling track in the swimming pool.

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