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The National Stadium, as the main track and field stadium for the Beijing 2008 Olympics, is dubbed the Bird's Nest (鸟巢) because of its innovative grid formation.
The twig-like structural elements and the bowl-shaped roof are the masterpiece of the project, yet they pose great challenges for technicians and workers to make the building stand on its own feet. (More...)