The Beijing National Stadium, also known universally as the Bird's Nest (鸟巢), is one of the greatest architecture and an extraordinary landmark in the era of globalization. The stadium was designed by architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron of Herzog & de Meuron, Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei and deputy chief architect of the China Architecture Deisng & Research Group, Li Xinggang[ ]. It was used for the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The Bird's Nest is a global landmark that combines magnificence, technological progress and the concept of respect for the environment; Structured in a people-oriented way and based on the Olympic spirit, the Beijing National Stadium is a cradle that generates a bright and hopeful future. The Olympics are a symbol of unity and peace, bringing together different nations every four years, ignoring their economic conditions, political status, the Olympics sets a world stage for the recognition and achievement of countries and their athletes. For the Chinese, hosting the Olympics has always been a dream and an honor. In the early 1920s China was accepted as a member of the International Olympic Committee. In February 1991, under the suggestion of Deng Xiaoping and the support of the central government, China bid for the 2000 Olympics for the first time. Beijing was defeated by Sydney with a two-vote difference on September 23, 1993, and passed the right to host the 27th Olympics. Even though the result of the bid was not a pleasure, the Chinese never gave up and finally realized their Olympic dream on July 13, 2001. On the night when Juan Antonio Samaranch, president of the IOC, officially announced that Beijing will host the 29th Olympics. , more than 400 thousand people rushed to Tiananme...... middle of paper ...... importance in traditional Chinese culture, no matter in the case of Chang'an or Beijing later study, this kind of planning urban planning and construction also attributed great importance to the Bird's Nest. The circular shape of the stadium represents "heaven", while the adjacent square shape of the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube or 水立方), is a reflection of the Chinese symbol of Earth. Facts: Technological Progress and Magnificence Beijing National Stadium is one of the most magnificent landmarks in the world. The original design of the stadium could accommodate a maximum capacity of 100,000 people, later reduced to 91,000 thanks to a simplification and cost reduction of the project. There are 11,000 temporary seats and 80,000 permanent seats, given the nature of the Bird's Nest's retractable design in consideration of the city's post-Beijing Olympics planning.