New Beijing ”Wonders”: The Egg, The Bird’s Nest and The Two-legged Stool
You don’t want to miss these three “weird wonders” next time you visit Beijing:
The best view point of The Egg is on the top of Jing Hill (Jingshan, 景山). It is designed by French architect Paul Andreu. My friend Michelle Hu took the first two images.
Photo Courtecy of Dante Busquets
The Bird’s Nest is the National Stadium for 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, designed by Herzog & de Meuron. It looks like an under-constructionnever to me
CCTV (China Central Television) Head Quarter is still under construction (left photo by China Chas on Dec. 2, 2007, thank e-architect for the right image.). It is designed by Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren.
Updated on Jun. 12 2008:
I went to the Bird Nest last month during “good luck Beijing” Sohu open, a game design to test run the National Stadium Bird Nest.
More images here.
Tags: Beijing, China Travel, Travel
Grigo
this is splendid, and a masterpiece of Architecture.i think it is wort taking a second look every now and then.
I love that Stadium’s design! Makes me wish I lived in Beijing, China!!