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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Grace in Geometry

The Shanghai Oriental Sports Center stands as one of the world's largest sports complexes primarily dedicated to swimming and diving. Guided by the principles of 'green, environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, and human-centric' in its architectural design, it aims to create a creatively distinctive sports venue. The architectural forms here predominantly consist of various arch arrangements, with the surfaces of the arches covered in white aluminum panels. The facades between the arches are glazed, giving the overall structure the appearance of progressively layered waves. This dynamic and sleek architectural design emphasizes its vibrancy and modernity. Shot in Shanghai China in August 2023.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Shanghai, China
Copyright: © Zhenhuan Zhou