baron-pierreIV Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Barstad, if you want to re-image a pic that's already on here, simply REPLY with QUOTE + on from that post; then you can either do some editing in the recreated window and/or make your new remarks outside the "Quote" window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barstad the jock Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 d'ohhhhh.... cheers for that tip... i aint the sharpest pencil in the box with pc's n stuff lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA84 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Every time I see those pictures from the inside I think they are of Montreal's Olympic Stadium. I am sorry but IMHO that is just about the ugliest stadium ever built specifically for an Olympics. Actually Atlanta's was probably uglier but this one certainly has nothing over Munich, Montreal or even for that matter Helsinki's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY20?? Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 whatever they are i gotta say they look pretty damn smart, if they dont put them in then the day shots are going to look pretty uneventfull with a grey steel hulk of a stadium sitting on a probably plain uninspiring grey concrete concourse Actually, judging by this picture, Beijing has either begun planting the park's foliage, or it's been there for awhile now: And to answer your question about the designs on the ground, I'm pretty sure they're suppose to represent the Chinese zodiac. You can clearly see a dog in that rendering. It shouldn't be surprising that these designs won't become reality; renderings and concept art rarely match the real thing. Just look at renderings of the Water Cube's inside and what's actually in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 It looks quite unfinished. Per the renderings, the whole outer membrane should be covering the nest grid. It's almost the end of March; and they are supposed to deliver the stadium to BOCOG. And I understand the reason for NOT plugging up the rest of the grid on the sides -- for a cross vent for breezes (which I don't think was considered in the design ). Now, in this plain of Beijing, are there even summer breezes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 It looks quite unfinished. Per the renderings, the whole outer membrane should be covering the nest grid. It's almost the end of March; and they are supposed to deliver the stadium to BOCOG. And I understand the reason for NOT plugging up the rest of the grid on the sides -- for a cross vent for breezes (which I don't think was considered in the design ). Now, in this plain of Beijing, are there even summer breezes? I think that the renderings rather look as if the architects originally hadn't a membrane in mind at all. The grid looks pretty naked, if you ask me: And yes, I think it's wise that they only covered the roof with the membrane. That stadiums needs a breeze of fresh air, just like the whole country (yep, I'm on full "political mode" currently). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY20?? Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Considering the sandstorms that supposedly plague Beijing every so often, I'm not sure if they would want natural ventilation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Considering the sandstorms that supposedly plague Beijing every so often, I'm not sure if they would want natural ventilation. The sandstorms are usually a problem in spring only -- so the Games will be probably not harmed by them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY20?? Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Some new pics of the Nest': ^They're actually light fixtures; so no, it hasn't learned to lay eggs and reproduce, yet. More pics showing some foilage: ^I can finally make out an Olympic Park there, not a construction site. Warm-up track: And finally, the track inside the stadium has begun to be installed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Is the troubled bird finding it difficult to nest? The nest and watercube are great innovations in the history of the Olympics. They have not only differentiate themselves from Athen's but usher in a new thoughts and feelings about Olympic, of which are very interesting parts of the China host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xu Wen-Ting Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hey boys,look at the tower not far near the nest, don't you think it is a flame tower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympics08 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Some new pics of the Nest': ^They're actually light fixtures; so no, it hasn't learned to lay eggs and reproduce, yet. More pics showing some foilage: ^I can finally make out an Olympic Park there, not a construction site. Warm-up track: And finally, the track inside the stadium has begun to be installed: Heave-huh! Almost finished! Now, cover it with the opening ceremony stage! Or later if there's a test event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiejie Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 It's for demonstration sport Olympic Bungee Jump...or sniper nest, I forget which. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiejie Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 The tower, I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympics08 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 I can see the rigs in some of the pictures... And yes, my friend, the flame tower, I think, is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympics08 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 I can see the rigs in some of the pictures... And yes, my friend, the flame tower, I think, is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY20?? Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 It's just a communications tower. It will stay as a landmark after the Games: It has nothing to do with the flame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryjane Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zainhasan15 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hey look at roops on ceiling, I hope they will hang things like Athens. But in previous photos, 1 thing is very considerable, photographer was very careful that he did'nt take a singal snap of main field, where all secrets are hidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapin Urbano Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Beautiful pictures, love the design of the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 (edited) Secret BOCOG memo: tower broadcast be to cauldron secret flamethrower. is wrong what's thread this with? Line single English of say correct a anyone can't? Edited April 1, 2008 by baron-pierreIV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryjane Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rav3n Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Two more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryjane Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Two more pics It's really ugly.......like alien's eggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Why do you guys keep repeating the same f*cking pictures? Can't have enough of that stupid design? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts