Beijing National Stadium, Stadium in China
The Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest.
Used during the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.
Symbolizes China's rising global status in the 21st century.
Located in the Aoyuncun Subdistrict of Beijing.
Design collaboration between Herzog & de Meuron and Ai Weiwei.
Location: Aoyuncun Subdistrict
Architects: Herzog & de Meuron, Ai Weiwei
Official opening: March 2008
Architectural style: high-tech architecture
Capacity: 80000
Website: n-s.cn/en
Source: Wikimedia