The Beijing National Aquatics Center
GPTKB entity
Statements (61)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
Aquatics center
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gptkbp:architect |
Liu_Jiakun
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gptkbp:area |
65,000 square meters
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gptkbp:capacity |
17,000
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gptkbp:constructionMaterial |
2008
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gptkbp:constructionStarted |
2003
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gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Symbol of Beijing 2008 Olympics
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gptkbp:design |
Acoustic panels
Changing rooms Storage facilities Safety features Parking facilities Catering services LED lighting VIP areas Interactive exhibits Public transport access Flexible seating Natural ventilation Retail spaces Restroom facilities Media facilities Event hosting capabilities Emergency services access First aid stations Accessible facilities Water filtration system Underwater viewing areas Transparent walls Maintenance areas Multi-purpose spaces Staff areas Signage_and_wayfinding_systems |
gptkbp:designedBy |
PTW Architects
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gptkbp:eventsHosted |
2008 Summer Olympics
2022 Winter Olympics |
gptkbp:exhibits |
Yes
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gptkbp:features |
Bubble-like structure
Diving pool Training pool Water polo pool |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Beijing National Aquatics Center
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Beijing,_China
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gptkbp:opened |
2008
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gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Beijing_Olympic_Park
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gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs |
Water Cube
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gptkbp:publicAccess |
Yes
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gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Olympic_Games
International competitions Aquatic sports Recreational swimming Water sports events |
gptkbp:renovated |
2020
Post-Olympic use |
gptkbp:sustainability |
Solar panels
Energy-efficient systems Rainwater harvesting |
gptkbp:touristAttraction |
Yes
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gptkbp:usedFor |
Swimming competitions
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gptkbp:visitorsPerYear |
Over 1 million
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gptkbp:waterManagement |
27°C
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