Water Cube at Beijing Olympics in Summer 2008
 
  • July 2003, the design project officially settled.
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  •  December 24, 2003, earthworks started.
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  •  May 2005, the main concrete structure completed.
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  •  June 2005, the steel structure to be installed.
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  •  April 10, 2006, the main structure topped off, and its steel structure installed.
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  •  June 16, 2006, the supportive structures removed.
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  •  August 1, 2006, the first air cushion installed.
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  •  December 26, 2006, the membrane structures installed outside.
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  •  January 2007, the decoration and fit-up process started.
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  •  March 2007, the municipal engineering works beginning.
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  •  September 2007, the electro-mechanical equipment installed.
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  •  January 28, 2008, the venue inaugurated and delivered for use