BIRD'S NEST WATER CUBE National Aquatics Center Swimming, diving, synchronized swimming The so-called Water Cube is deceptively sturdy: Ultrathin plastic stretches over a steel framework to form 3,000 translucent air bubbles that can each withstand two tons of weight. Inside, state-of-the-art ventilation and insulation systems will keep swimmers and the 17,000 spectators comfortable. Olympic Village Apartments for the 16,000 athletes and officials will be partly solar powered. National Indoor Stadium Gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling, team handball Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium  
 
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