National Swimming Centre('The Water Cube') BeijingⅡ

General Information about National Swimming Center (Water Cube)

Construction date: December 24th, 2003.
Completion date: January 1st, 2008.
Construction cost: CNY1.02 billion (CNY0.85 billion were donated from all walks of life).
Structure type: Membrane structure, steel frame structure.
Building area: 79532 square meters.
Floor space: 62950 square meters.
Building dimension: 177m×177m×31m.
Seating capacity: 17000, including 4000 (perpetual), 2000 (demountable), and 11000 (temporary).