The Beijing National Aquatics Center

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Aquatics center
gptkbp:architect Liu_Jiakun
gptkbp:area 65,000 square meters
gptkbp:capacity 17,000
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 2008
gptkbp:constructionStarted 2003
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol of Beijing 2008 Olympics
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
gptkbp:eventsHosted 2008 Summer Olympics
2022 Winter Olympics
gptkbp:exhibits Yes
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
gptkbp:location gptkb:Beijing,_China
gptkbp:opened 2008
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Beijing_Olympic_Park
gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs Water Cube
gptkbp:publicAccess Yes
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
gptkbp:usedFor Swimming competitions
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear Over 1 million
gptkbp:waterManagement 27°C