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    The Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, was designed for the 2008 Olympics using over 42,000 tons of steel. It has an outer steel frame structure separated from the inner concrete seating bowl. The unique design was meant to evoke traditional Chinese pottery and withstand seismic activity. The steel roof is covered with a membrane that regulates heat and light while allowing natural ventilation throughout the building. The intricate but functional design made the stadium a unique and recognizable landmark.

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    The Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, was designed for the 2008 Olympics using over 42,000 tons of steel. It has an outer steel frame structure separated from the inner concrete seating bowl. The unique design was meant to evoke traditional Chinese pottery and withstand seismic activity. The steel roof is covered with a membrane that regulates heat and light while allowing natural ventilation throughout the building. The intricate but functional design made the stadium a unique and recognizable landmark.

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    The Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, was designed for the 2008 Olympics using over 42,000 tons of steel. It has an outer steel frame structure separated from the inner concrete seating bowl. The unique design was meant to evoke traditional Chinese pottery and withstand seismic activity. The steel roof is covered with a membrane that regulates heat and light while allowing natural ventilation throughout the building. The intricate but functional design made the stadium a unique and recognizable landmark.

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    NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

    COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

    ASSIGNMENT 1
    SHORT ESSAY
    ASTLTIMD - STEEL AND TIMBER DESIGN

    Submitted by: Submitted to:


    ANCHETA, JAESON PROF. EFIGENIA S. MANGUI-OB
    ARC193

    APRIL 2022
    BEIJING NATIONAL STADIUM- BEIJING, CHINA

    The Beijing National Stadium was designed by Herzog & De Meuron Architekten, Arup
    Sport and the China Architecture Design and Research Group. It was built for the 2008 Summer
    Olympics and Paralympics. This innovative structure is also known as the “Bird’s Nest” due to the
    web of twisting steel sections that form the roof. Its outer shell is the world's largest steel structure as
    over 42,000 tons of steel were used in this structure.

    Based on what I have read, the stadium consists of two independent structures which the red
    concrete seating bowl and the outer steel frame around it at a 50ft distance. Commonly described as
    “Bird’s Nest”, with its pattern inspired by Chinese-style crazed pottery, the circular shape of the
    stadium was originally designed to represent heaven. A series of cantilevered trusses has been
    designed to support the roof, shading the seats. The architects and engineers also ensured comfortable
    seats and optimum view for all spectators as they designed this unique structure.

    Given that the stadium was situated in one of the world’s most seismic zone, one of main
    challenge to be solved was to make this fragile design strong enough to withstand seismic activities.

    The steel roof of the stadium was skinned with high-tech membranes, which let the sunlight
    in to conserve energy. The membrane also keeps the rain and wind out. A state-of-the-art technology
    system was used to conserve energy, water and to regulate heat. The building’s facade is open,
    allowing natural ventilation.

    I may say that given with this intricate and abstract design, the structure serves its function
    and satisfied the users along the way. Moreover, the stadium became unique from other because of its
    non- conventional design that made it world- class and stand -out project. Aside from its design, one
    of the things that is very commendable is its use of huge amount of steels and how they managed to
    built this steel structure.

    REFERENCE:
    https://architectboy.com/bird-nest-stadium-national-stadium-beijing-china/
    https://www.designbuild-network.com/projects/national_stadium/#:~:text=The%20National%20Stadium's%20main
    %20structure,included%20demountable%20seats%20of%2011%2C000
    https://www.strategiesonline.net/famous-steel-buildings-from-around-the-world-you-must-see/

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