The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic GamesAugust 8-24 2008
Consideration for a 'People's Olympics'The 14 m-high stands are the steepest spectator stands of any outdoor venue. The purpose of this design, according to a venue supervisor, is to make sure that spectators have a good view of the competitions. [Full story]
A lightweight structure that can be dismantled in no timeIntended as a temporary venue, the archery field uses a rare find among steel structures -- a lightweight steel structure that's both easy to set up and to dismantle, thereby speeding up construction time. [Full story]
The advantages of a 'V' shaped archery rangeThe bleachers, equipped with yellow seats, are located on the east, west, and north sides of the range. None of the bleachers are placed directly behind the targets. [Full story]
Wastewater treatment systemThe Olympic Green Hockey Field and Archery Field use recycled water from the existing Qinghe water recycling plant. [Full story]
'V' shaped Olympic Green Archery FieldThe most distinguishing feature of the venue is the "V" shape of the final round competition field, which is wide in the northern section and narrow in the southern section. [Full story]
Hockey and archery venues representative of 'High-tech Olympics'New materials and new technology were fully employed, thereby speeding up construction time, and ensuring Olympic-quality construction. [Full story]
