Stadium Central

Stadium connoisseurs are eagerly awaiting the opening of Beijing's Olympic Stadium, aka the Bird's Nest. While images of the outside have shown an innovative concept in stadium design, reporters were only recently able to see the inside. A BBC website has a video tour of the new venue. The move away from standard stadium architecture will hopefully spur stadium architects to more innovation in the design of stadia worldwide. The Olympic Stadium and the natatorium have already made a great impact in the world 3 months before the start of the games.