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REICHSTAG DOME
30 ST MARY AXE
BEIJING NATIONAL STADIUM
The Reichstag dome sits atop the
rebuilt Reichstag building, which is
the home of the German parliament.
The dome lets light into the main
chamber. To prevent it from geing
too bright and hot, there is a large
solar shield that moves throughout
the day to block direct sunlight from
entering the dome.
This iconic building
earned the nickname the
Gherkin even before it was
completed. Each floor is a
perfect circle of differing
sizes, giving it its unique
shape. The frame consists
of giant steel beams
crisscrossing the exterior,
forming a spiral paern.
Built for the 2008 Summer Olympics and
Paralympics, this stadium can hold up to
91,000 people. It is made from over
42,000 tons of steel. To construct it, 24
huge steel columns were positioned in a
ring. Then, smaller beams were welded
on to connect the columns together on
the sides and top, resulting in its nest-
like appearance.
Location: Berlin, Germany
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Height: ft.
Material: Steel and glass
dome on a stone building
Location: London, England
Year Completed:
Height: ft.
Material: Steel and glass
Location: Beijing, China
Year Completed:
Height: ft.
Length: ft.
Material: Steel and
concrete
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