the new cool in Beijing

Modern architecture that will change the skyline in Beijing appear to have a European feel.

The new CCTV headquarters designed by Rem Koolhass. Very Parisian monument.


The Olympic National Stadium designed by Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron - dubbed the bird's nest. Despite the nickname, very German.


Water Cube - Beijing National Aquatics Centre designed by PTW, CECSC and Arup. A mattress from say, the Netherlands?


I wonder if Feng Shui was incorporated into the designs.

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