2024-08-16 08:18:31
The third and final episode of our series dedicated to stadiums around the world. Today, we take you to Beijing where there is a very famous nest. Officially known as the National Capital Stadium, it is an iconic structure, famous for its unique architectural design and its importance in modern sports history.
« I really like your program. It has an architectural beauty. It’s so big! Majestic and grandiose. It’s pretty confusing “. Chen, a great young man who was 3 years old during the 2008 Olympics, followed the tour with us… Also on our side, Li, who lives outside Beijing, looked around with surprised eyes. ” It is large and magnificent, especially the external architectural structure. It’s really amazing. I feel that architecture has improved a lot and the creativity of architects is amazing ».
« Strict geometric logic »: the origins of design
Designed by the Swiss architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, in collaboration with the Chinese Li Xinggang, the Bird’s Nest sits to the north of Beijing, right on the central location of the Chinese capital that has just inherited the world status of UNESCO. The architect Zhang Yingxin looked back on the origins of the creation of the fields. “ The design is inspired by the classic shape of traditional bowls, whose edges rise and fall to form a saddle-shaped ellipse. The large metal mesh structure used around the national stadium is one of the main reasons why it is called the Bird’s Nest. It is inspired by traditional Chinese culture and art. The design is inspired by broken pieces of traditional Chinese porcelain. The design may seem random but it follows a strict geometric logic, developed step by step ».
He explained that it is necessary to find a balance between art, style and performance. ” The complex steel structure of the stadium incorporates systems to collect and use rainwater, which can be used for irrigation and cleaning of the surrounding green spaces. Many energy-saving materials have been used, including low-e glass, which significantly reduces heat transfer ».
“A Global Challenge”: The Bird’s Legacy
The large-scale foundation for special events has given the concept known as the “white elephant effect” … These buildings face operational and maintenance issues after the events, therefore becoming important burdens and injustices for the city . To ensure that the Bird’s Nest continues to make an impact in the city after the 2008 Olympics, Wang Yuxiong, director and professor of the Business Research Center at the Central University of Finance and Economics, explained to us that his legacy has well thought out. exit. “ Post-event use of large spaces like this is a global challenge. As a major tourist attraction, ticket sales are an important source of revenue. The Bird’s Nest also hosts football matches and cultural events such as concerts. These different formats ensure your profit ».
Economists have noted that the organization of the Olympic Games has a positive effect on the economic development of Beijing. They also report an increase in trade, with the Olympic Games boosting the growth of international trade. The visit ends right between two rehearsals for a concert which will be held here soon. Zhang, with a big smile on his face, couldn’t help but admire the building one last time. “ It is an important building, very impressive, which represents the country. I think we should be very, very proud of it. ».
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