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Bird's Nest

Bird's Nest

Hardcover

Series: Living Design

Young Adult Nonfiction

ISBN13: 9798895815014
Publisher: Creative Education
Published: Jul 15 2026
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.40 Width: 8.80 Depth: 8.90
Language: English
Nicknamed the Bird's Nest, Beijing National Stadium is a fusion of art, engineering, and cultural symbolism. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron for the 2008 Olympics, it became a lasting public space and symbol of modern China. Young adult readers will explore how structure, sustainability, and global events shaped this architectural icon. With interdisciplinary learning connections and vivid photography, the book highlights the stadium's innovative design and civic impact. Engaging sidebars and accessible text support cross-curricular exploration of architecture, urban development, and international identity, inspiring curiosity about how design reflects cultural values.

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