Workers' Stadium gets facelift

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Workers' Stadium prepared to meet Olympic demands

Recently, the renovation project for the Beijing Workers' Stadium was completed to meet the demands of the Olympic Games. At the finish of its initial construction, in 1959, it was established as the "National Stadium," and was one of the main buildings in Beijing. [Full story]

A close-up look

Rotating display screen installed at Workers' StadiumWith the renovations, the stand of the Workers' Stadium was torn down and replaced with a gigantic 120 square meter display screen, which can rotate a complete 180 degrees.[Full story]

Renovation strengthens structure of Workers' StadiumThe stadium's concrete structure is not up to par with Olympic standards. As such, reinforcing the building, especially the pillars, is top priority.[Full story]

Energy conservation a top priorityThe windows of the Workers' Stadium have been replaced with energy saving devices. The new double-layer, insulated windows are more environmentally friendly than their old counterparts.[Full story]

Workers' Stadium upgrades barrier-free facilitiesThe Workers' Stadium, one of the competition venues for Olympic football events, has upgraded its barrier-free facilities for the convenience of spectators with disabilities. [Full story]

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Neat seats
Rotating display screen
Inside running track
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