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Building: Universiade Sports Center
Location: China, Shenzhen
Construction Period: 2007-2011
Architect: GMP Architekten
Design: Meinhard von Gerkan and Stephan Schütz with Nicolas Pomränke
Main Stadium: 60,000
Main Sports Complex: 18,000
Swimming Complex: 3,000

AE Interest: The crystal structure symbolizes stability and the facades illuminating at night stress the detailed shape of all three stadiums.