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A close up look inside the water cube
The outside of the National Aquatics Center

The "Water Cube": A reflection of the Olympic spirit

The National Aquatics Center is a miracle that lies on the central axis of Beijing. The external design of this "water cube" is a simple yet imaginative. Construction of the "water cube" began in 2003, and in March 2007, the membrane structure of the venue's exterior and its main indoor competition room was completely installed.
On the occasion of the one-year countdown, we will take you for another look inside the "water cube." [Full story]