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[micheal_warren]

i remember hearing it from somewhere but where i dont no

[Kenadian]

The IOC charter says something like "where possible" should also be visible outside the area of the main stadium. The design of the stadiums in Montreal and Seoul didn't allow this and both had the cauldron based on the stadium floor. The design of the Beijing stadium will probably cause that to happen again, unless they attach it to the rim of the roof. I suspect it will be on a stage in the stands.

[baron-pierreIV]

I believe Mr. Birch is working on this very issue right now.

[Olympian2004]

Kendegra, on Oct 5 2006, 12:31 AM, said:

The IOC charter says something like "where possible" should also be visible outside the area of the main stadium. The design of the stadiums in Montreal and Seoul didn't allow this and both had the cauldron based on the stadium floor. The design of the Beijing stadium will probably cause that to happen again, unless they attach it to the rim of the roof. I suspect it will be on a stage in the stands.

Or they'll follow Turin's example and construct a huge cauldron tower outside the stadium.

[rav3n]

Yeah, but Turin was different. The stadium don't have that height or roof as the Beijing Nest. If we built a cauldron tower outside the Bird Nest, it probably wont be visible. And is not just the height, but also the roof of the stadium (if the stadium were not totally covered (on the seats of course) i would support your idea). They could learn a little of the Doha 2006 Asian Games Cauldron (300 m)

http://www.kone.com/...D=250238,00.jpg

Im fearing that it will happen something like the Atlanta 'French Fries'

[baron-pierreIV]

As Kendegra said, the Beijing Bird's Nest is much like Montreal's and Seoul in that they are enclosed bowls.

The Torino solution wouldn't work because if the tower will be behind you, you really wouldn't be able to see the lighting or the damn thing.

But I wouldn't worry. With Mr. Birch in charge of this portion again, they will find a way that will still surprise us.

[Rafa]

cauldron will sit at the centre of the stadium and be connected to the roof.