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University of Science and Technology Beijing Gymnasium delivered
Completed USTB Gymnasium, nature-friendly and people-friendly

Completed USTB Gymnasium, nature-friendly and people-friendly

The University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) Gymnasium is completed. Comprising a main gymnasium and a 50 m X 25 m standard-sized swimming pool, the gymnasium has a total building area of 24,662 sq m. [Full story]

University of Science and Technology Beijing Gymnasium delivered

USTB Gymnasium to host 2007 Beijing Judo Open USTB Gymnasium to host 2007 Beijing Judo OpenBuilt within the university compound, the gymnasium will host 2007 Beijing Judo Open on November 15-16, 2007. [Full story]

148 fiber optic light pipes creat a natural lighting environment 148 fiber optic light pipes creat a natural lighting environmentThe biggest highlight of the USTB Gymnasium lies in the installation of 148 fiber optic light pipes that are 530 mm in diameter -- more than any other Beijing Olympic venue so far. [Full story]

People-friendly feature tops the construction's priority People-friendly feature tops the construction's priorityThroughout the entire construction process, making the gymnasium people-friendly was a top priority. Zhuang said that full consideration was given to making the venue accessible to people with a disability. [Full story]

Post-Games use to be realized by thorough design Post-Games use to be realized by thorough designThe USTB Gymnasium belongs to the Olympics, but moreover, it belongs to the university, emphasized Zhuang Weimin, the venue's designer. [Full story]