National Aquatics Center in Beijing

National Aquatics Center in Beijing

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The National Aquatics Centre designed by CSCEC International Design and Australian Architects, Peddle Thorp Walker, in conjunction with Arup Engineers is located in the heart of Beijing. The diving, swimming and synchronized swimming events for the 2008 Olympic GamesTM were held here. The 4,000 Texlon® ETFE “bubbles” façade is known locally as the Water Cube. The design is based on the Weaire–Phelan “water” structure geometry; which was based on the natural formation of bubbles. It was originally developed by slicing through soap foam bubbles. The Water Cube’s façade consists of 4,000 Texlon® ETFE “bubbles”, some as large as 9.14 metres across, with 15 different sizes. This prestigious project with the Head Contractor, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), comprises over 100,000m2 of Texlon® ETFE foils, making this the single largest ETFE structure in the world to date.
Vector FoiltecWith transparent roofs and facades made of Texlon® ETFE, the company Vector Foiltec has made a major contribution to setting new standards in recent architecture. As the world market leader in architectural foil construction and inventor of the Texlon® ETFE system, we have already completed over 1,500 international projects. Our system shapes stadia constructions, atria, shopping centers, zoos and garden parks, public buildings, swimming pools, schools and universities all over the world. Our technology of fluoropolymer foils can be processed in a variety of ways.  Whether as a one-layer or multi-layer system, Texlon® ETFE stands for high-performance building envelopes with an outstanding eco-balance.

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