Beijing National Stadium, also known universally as the Bird's Nest (鸟巢), is one of the greatest and most stunning architectural monuments in the era of globalization. The stadium was designed by architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron of Herzog & de Meuron, contemporary Chinese artist Ai Weiwei and deputy chief architect of China Architecture Deisng & Research Group, Li Xinggang[]. It was used for the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The Bird's Nest is a global monument that combines magnificence, technological progress and an environmentally friendly concept; Structured to be people-centered and grounded in the Olympic spirit, the Beijing National Stadium is a cradle that breeds a bright and hopeful future. The Olympics are a symbol of unity and peace, bringing together different nations every four years, ignoring their economic conditions. In terms of political status, the Olympics provide a global stage of recognition and achievement for countries as well as their athletes. For the Chinese people, hosting the Olympic Games has always been a dream and an honor. In the early 1920s, China was accepted as a member of the International Olympic Committee. In February 1991, under the suggestion of Deng Xiaoping and the support of the central government, China submitted its first bid for the 2000 Olympics. Beijing was defeated by Sydney by two votes on September 23, 1993 and won obtained the right to host the 27th Olympic Games. Even though the result of the bid was not a joy, the Chinese never gave up and finally realized their Olympic dream on July 13, 2001. On the night of Juan Antonio Samaranch, President of the IOC, the official announced that Beijing would host the 29th Olympic Games. , more than 400,000 people rushed to Tiananme... middle of paper ......importance in traditional Chinese culture, no matter in the case of Chang'an or in the later study of Beijing, this type Planning and construction officials also attached great importance to the Bird's Nest. The circular shape of the stadium represents "heaven", while the adjacent square shape of the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube or 水立方) is a reflection of the Chinese symbol for Earth. Facts: technological progress and magnificent Beijing National Stadium is one of the most magnificent monuments in the world. The original design of the stadium was capable of accommodating a maximum capacity of 100,000 people, this was later reduced to 91,000 due to simplification and cost reduction of the project. There are 11,000 temporary seats and 80,000 permanent seats, given the nature of the retractable design of the Bird's Nest taking into account Beijing's post-Olympic urban planning..