The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic GamesAugust 8-24 2008
The Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium puts on a coatThe designers put on a "coat" for the gymnasium so that the energy consumption would be greatly reduced. [Full story]
Expansion project results in a more spacious gymnasiumThe Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium expansion project mainly involved inspection and repairs to add reinforcements to the gymnasium's structure. This was to ensure that the venue would be able to meet the requirements of the Olympic Games competitions. [Full story]
Lavender seats create eleganceThe changes to the Gymnasium add elegance and romance to the gymnasium. Yang says the main gray color of the gymnasium sets off new lavender seats and creates a comforting feeling. [Full story]
Innovative ventilation and lightingBecause of the different lighting and ventilation requirements during the Games and post-Games, the designers came up with an original idea for controlling the amount of lighting and ventilation in the gymnasium. [Full story]
