French architect Dominique Perrault (a finalist for the swimming pool competition, also in Beijing) was part of the 13-member jury, about half made up of local Chinese experts, the rest other international architects. His recent design for a velodrome and pool in Berlin, along with this design, signal a potential shift in thinking about stadiums. Each design treats all surfaces equally, wrapping their skins in an attempt to create distinctive objects within the landscape, hopefully acting as catalysts for urban renewal, much like the Guggenheim in Bilbao. Similar thinking is driving the JVC Cultural Center in Guadalajara, Mexico. Olympic Stadium................Beijing, China