Smart venues get the green light

Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium

Seating: 80,800

Floor space: 216,000 square meters

Events: Opening and closing ceremonies, athletics

Highlights: Its shape is inspired by ancient silk textures and weaving systems; its architectural form vividly reflects the surging waves of the Qiantang River and its roof consists of 28 petal-shaped structures and 27 smaller ones. In 2020, it won the Luban Award, one of the most prestigious construction awards in China.