2008 Beijing Olympics and Architecture
The 2008 Summer Olypics will take place in Beijing, where the government there has spent millions of dollars not only building the venues and hotels, but also in perserving the ancient cultural architecture there. In fact, until the year 2000, 313 million yuan a year went toward historical restoration. However, since 2003, about 815 million yuan a year is dedicated to perserving Beijing's ancient cultural treasures. Some of this construction includes work on the Great Wall. Also, the Forbidden City, an amazing ancient palace from the times of Emperor Kangxi and Emperor Qianlong, is undergoing restoration. One building was open to the public in September of last year, and in the summer of 2008 it will be visited by people from all over the world. Not only is the architecture being restored, but more information has been provided about the Ming and Qing dynasty through artifact discoveries. The Chinese hope to display the Forbidden City in all its glory in 2008.
In contrast to the ancient architecture, the venues for the 2008 Olympics are masterpieces of modern architecture. For example, the "Water Cube," where events such as swimming will take place, utilizes a "bubble theory" in architectural unregularity, and it is also a step forward with its membrane, cloth-like structure.
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