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Beijing Cadillac Center formerly known as Wukesong Stadium, is
2008 Beijing Olympic Games
The arena for the basketball program. It is located in the northeast corner of Wukesong Bridge on the West Fourth Ring Road of Beijing, adjacent to Metro Line 1
Wukesong Station
With a construction area of 63,000 square meters, it is divided into the competition floor (the floor where the venue is located), the first floor, the box floor and the third floor, which can accommodate 18,000 spectators.
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The Beijing Cadillac Center is one of the few professional basketball arenas in China that can rival NBA arenas - comfortable, soft seats. All 18,000 seats in the venue are soft bag seats; Advanced display system. The top of the venue is equipped with a funnel-type display system imported from the United States, which can be lifted to any position, and the four-sided screen can also be placed in eight screens and raised to the roof; Rigging and mother-frame hoisting system is rare in China. The mother frame weighs 14 tons, can lift 50 tons, and is equipped with a weight element, can visually display the counterweight to ensure safety; Spacious backstage loading area. The first floor of the venue has a large covered one-stop loading area with direct access to the backstage and venue areas; Five-star standard backstage function area. A sufficient number of functional rooms such as dressing rooms, dressing rooms, rest rooms, work rooms, etc., can provide a comfortable working environment for teams and large work teams; NBA standard basketball scoring system. The venue is equipped with the Darko All Spor5000 timing and scoring system; Advanced lighting and sound system.
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- Chinese name
- Beijing Cadillac Center (Wukesong Arena)
- Foreign name
- Cadillac Arena
- Floor area
- 63,000 square meters
- Audience capacity
- 18,000 people
- Design unit
- HOK, Beijing Architectural Design and Research Institute
- Construction funds
- 420 million
- Start time
- 29 March 2005
- Time of completion
- January 11, 2008
- Home country
- China
- Home city
- Haidian District, Beijing
- Opening hours
- other
- Good season for play
- All seasons
While meeting the needs of the 2008 Beijing Olympic basketball competition, Wukesong Arena also fully considered the use of the post-match, it and
Wukesong baseball Field
Wukesong Culture and Sports Center, which is composed of other nearby cultural and sports facilities, has become an important place to meet the commercial, cultural, sports and leisure needs of residents in the western community of Beijing.
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On March 29, 2005, the foundation stone laying ceremony was held for the construction of Wukesong Stadium
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. The owner unit of Wukesong Gymnasium is
Beijing Wukesong Culture and Sports Center Co., LTD
It is a project legal entity generated through global public bidding, responsible for the investment, construction and long-term operation of the entire Wukesong Culture and Sports Center, and became the first to work with
Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games
A legal entity that has formally signed a development agreement
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. On January 11, 2008, Wukesong Stadium was completed and put into use
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.
Inside the Beijing Cadillac Center
The axis span of the roof of the Wukesong Stadium is 120×120 meters, and the roof structure is supported by 20 columns arranged along the perimeter of the building. According to the requirements of the architect for the layout of the roof structure, the bidirectional orthogonal truss system is adopted. In order to reduce the weight of the structure, the steel structure is used, and the roof is used
Metal roof
Board. Adopt hinged joints.
In order to make the stress of the roof structure system more reasonable, the trusses in both directions are made into a form of variable height. The height of the trusses located in the middle span is 9.3 meters
truss
The height is 6.3 meters.
Foundation structure
Adopted by Wukesong Gymnasium
Natural foundation
Scheme, based on the characteristics of the project, each vertical
Load-bearing member
the
Axial force
The difference is very large, the span is also different, so it is adopted separately according to the actual situation
Bar foundation under column
, independent foundation under column,
Strip foundation under wall
And partial raft foundation. The waterproofing problem of the building is solved by the method of waterproofing board.
Changing room
Wukesong Arena has designed six locker rooms for players, and four of them can be used at the same time during group competitions. Considering the stature of professional basketball players, the height of the door is designed to be 2.5 meters during the construction of the stadium, which is convenient for professional basketball players to enter and exit freely.
The exterior wall of Beijing Cadillac Center is composed of more than 21,000 golden aluminum panels. The aluminum panels are scattered and uniform, which looks like the rhythm of life from a distance
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.
Beijing Cadillac Center
Below the second floor of the stadium, cast-in-place is used
Reinforced concrete
Frame -
Shear wall
Structure, the frame-shear wall structure system is composed of the walls of building elevator and pipeline shaft and the frame beams and columns. Above the second floor, due to the requirements of building functions, only a few shear walls can be arranged. In order to ensure the overall stiffness of the superstructure, eight inter-column supports are arranged along the perimeter of the building in the height range from the second floor above to the lower chord of the roof truss. The cast-in-place reinforced concrete frame - shear wall - steel support structure system is formed.
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Wukesong Stadium will be "green, science and technology, humanities" Olympic three concepts work through the design, construction and
Equipment selection
In the whole construction process, the projects such as rainwater utilization, nano easy to clean glass, and roof steel structure sliding technology fully reflect the three major concepts of the Olympic Games, cleverly using advanced hierarchical design techniques to set up an outdoor sunken square, forming a double-layer entrance space, avoiding tall steps, and realizing the diversion and indoor accessibility of spectators, athletes, officials and managers.
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Wukesong Arena has become one of the few competition venues in China designed solely for basketball events, and this feature is reflected in many aspects such as the competition field, stands, and players' locker rooms. Wukesong Arena has designed six locker rooms for players, and four of them can be used at the same time during group competitions. These locker rooms are designed in accordance with the high standard of professional basketball games, for the players set up wardrobes, bathrooms and other facilities. The interior design of each dressing room is basically the same. After the end of the Olympic Games, the entire Wukesong Culture and Sports Center will become an important place to meet the commercial, cultural, sports and leisure needs of residents in the western community of Beijing. The post-game operation will be mainly to undertake basketball games, and various large basketball games at home and abroad will be considered to be held here. In addition, it can also host all kinds of artistic performances and concerts, which are open to the public at ordinary times, and will also charge certain ticket fees and event fees
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.
January 2008 - Olympic Song Promotion Party
The event aims to celebrate the 200-day countdown to the Beijing Olympic Games, including
Jay Chou
,
Zhou Huajian
,
Huang Xiaoming
and
Huang Shengyi
International stars, etc., presented wonderful performances at the venue.
April 2008 - Good Luck Beijing International Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament
2008 Beijing Olympic Games
A test match. Six national women's basketball teams from China, the United States, New Zealand, South Korea, Australia and Cuba played 18 games with great success.
August 2008 - Beijing Olympic Basketball Tournament
A total of 76 men's and women's basketball games were held at the stadium. More than 1 million people watched the game, including heads of state from 15 countries, such as the former president of the United States
George W. Bush
And the Prime Minister of Australia
Kevin Rudd
; Besides such as
David Beckham
and
Diego Maradona
Other sports stars also witnessed the unforgettable moments at the stadium. The famous Sino-American war at the Beijing Olympics,
Yao Ming
and
Yi Jianlian
For the main Chinese men's basketball team
Kobe Bryant
and
Lebron James
Led by the United States Men's Basketball Dream Team, about 21,000 spectators attended the game, in addition to attracting about 300 million global television viewers, setting a world record for watching a single basketball game.
October 2008 - Avril Lavigne's "Beautiful Bad Things" concert in Beijing
Popular rock star
Avril Lavigne
The first performance in Beijing was held at Wukesong Arena, attracting more than 11,200 enthusiastic fans.
October 2008 - NBA China Games
More than 15,000 spectators were on hand to enjoy the intense NBA action
The Golden State Warriors
and
The Milwaukee Bucks
The showdown.
October 11, 2009 - NBA China Games
As the first sports event after the upgrading of Wukesong Stadium,
Denver Nuggets
The game against the Indiana Pacers had nearly 15,000 fans immersed in the joy of basketball. There was no shortage of them in the audience
Liu Ye
Waiting for the die-hard fans.
October 23, 2009 - Beyonce's Beijing concert is all about me
Hailed as "the most anticipated concert of 2009" by the global media, Beyonce's "Nothing but Me" World Tour Beijing concert was staged at Wukesong Arena to a full house and attracted nearly 10,000 fans. Passionate performances, powerful music,
Beyonce
With the unique charm of no doubt, let the "Only Me" Beijing concert topped the list of the hottest concerts in Beijing in 2009,
Pan Wilber
,
revival
,
Tengel
and
Li Yong
There was a scramble for tickets,
Zhong Liti
And I can't miss a show like that when I'm pregnant.
Beijing Cadillac Center
The American Harlem Fancy Basketball Team is a world-renowned and highly entertaining professional basketball performance group. They have high basketball skills, and they are good at creating jokes on the court. They bring wonderful basketball performances and joyful atmosphere to families all over the world. More than 5,000 fans enjoyed the game in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
December 20, 2009 - "Country · Love" 2009 China Mobile wireless music Migu
As the music event of the year, nearly 20 are based on
China Mobile
The winners of the wireless music platform download data are announced here. Wukesong Stadium is full of stars, Jay Chou,
Jolin Tsai
,
SHE
, Pan Weibo,
Karen Mok
,
Xiao Yaxuan
,
Jj Lin Junjie
,
F.I.R
,
Sun Nan
,
Han Hong
,
Wang Feng
,
Liu Yuanyuan
,
By2
,
Super Junior M
,
Jane Zhang
, Li Yuchun,
Chen Chusheng
The Chinese music industry's A-listers all dressed up to the scene.
August 07, 2010 - The prodigal son Wang Jie the Return of the King World Tour in Beijing.
August 21, 2010 - Mainland diva
Jane Zhang
Held here 2010 "I believe" Jane Zhang World Tour Beijing stop.
October 29, 2010 - Queen of Mandopop
Faye Wong
First appeared in Beijing Wukesong Arena held a solo, and then five consecutive performances.
November 13, 2010 - Asian dance king Piglet
Luo Zhixiang
The 2010 Dance Law Dance World Tour concert was held here in Beijing
On July 18, 2014, Zhang Xinzhe's "Still Love Light Year" world tour was held in Beijing
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April 11, 2015 - Third edition
Yin-yue V List annual celebration
April 23, 2015-2015
Cool Music Asia Festival
Concert pictures
May 24, 2015 - Star Yao West Changan · Boutique night Stars charity concert
July 24, 2015-2015 "Mr. MAN POWER" concert
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April 29-30, 2016 - Chang Shin Chul's "Still Love Light Year" ended with two performances
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September 12, 2015 - "See Li Jian" Tour concert - Beijing Station
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July 2, 2016 - Hua Chenyu 2016 Mars Concert · Beijing Station
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Zhang Shaohan's "Journey" World Tour concert in Beijing on September 30, 2018
October 13-14, 2018 - Zhang Xinzhe's "Future Style" Tour in Beijing
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At the age of 20, Wang Junkai held his first solo concert, with the theme of "boundless and boundless", explaining the infinite possibilities of the future and dreams. More "Queen of Changes" Jolin CAI as a guest, the two first cooperation, interpretation of the love song"
Cardiac attraction
".
April 29, 2023 - Han Hong's "Ode to Life" tour concert in Beijing
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July 2, 2023 - Zheng Jun's "Love" tour concert in Beijing
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August 12-13, 2023 - Zhang Yixing's "Great Voyage 3· No Far Fou" tour concert in Beijing
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August 19, 2023 - "Thank You Deeply" Week Deep 2023 concert thanks special
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In addition to top sporting events and concerts, the venue also hosts a number of well-known corporate events, new product launches and major award ceremonies such as
Citroen C5
Release, Amway Annual Meeting, 2009 Kappa X YOHO trend Ceremony, 2009 Tencent Star Ceremony, etc.
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Mastercard is committed to promoting the sustainable development of China's payments industry, and the mastercard Center will be a key asset in fulfilling this commitment. It also aligns well with mastercard's global activities, such as offering access to more than 120 destinations in Europe
The Lufthansa Airlines
Discount air tickets; Sponsoring emerging fashion designers at the upcoming Singapore Fashion Festival, and setting up the regional charity fundraising project "Purchase with Purpose mastercard", have become venues for creating countless "priceless" moments and opportunities. "Mastercard Center" is a continuation of mastercard's many projects in China, such as through
All-China Women's Federation
Provide support for female education, hold "YEP Credit card and financial Management" education lectures, improve college students' financial knowledge, and develop "Green life, Green shopping" activities aimed at improving environmental awareness.
While delivering top performances and sporting events to Chinese audiences and providing memorable "priceless" moments, the designation of the "mastercard Center" fulfills the transition and performance enhancements of the Olympic legacy and demonstrates mastercard's long-term commitment to the Chinese market. The "mastercard Center" can use local resources to benefit consumers in Beijing, especially in Haidian District, and support the local government's cultural activities and sports promotion. At the same time, this is also in line with the government's goal of boosting economic growth by expanding domestic demand.
On November 5, 2017, Huaxi International Group and Cadillac
Brand association
The signing ceremony for the title of the CADILLAC Center was held at the Time Art Museum, and Wukesong ARENA will be transformed into "CADILLAC ARENA".
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The Wukesong Arena large-scale performance comprehensive service strategic Alliance was announced at the Beijing mastercard Center, aiming to improve the venue's comprehensive service standards, reduce operating costs, and improve the performance's social safety management model.
Beijing Wukesong Stadium Management Company, Beijing Shengdian International, Zhongjing Security, Beijing Spring and Autumn Yongle Culture venues and ticketing and other large-scale performance activities around the service companies jointly signed a strategic alliance agreement.
China Performing Artists Association
Executive Vice Chairman Zhu Kening said that the alliance is a combination of advantages of resources, will better play the effect of market resources. The strategic cooperation alliance can effectively relieve the management pressure of public security organs and elevate the socialized security management of large-scale activities to a new height. At the same time, it will minimize the performance operating costs, and then gradually achieve the purpose of reducing ticket prices.
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In the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Beijing Cadillac Center hosted 16 matches, including the semifinals and finals. The Chinese men's basketball team's Group A matches were all held at the Cadillac Center in Beijing.
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Beijing Metro Line 1: Get off at Wukesong Station, exit B and walk east for about 500 meters to the South gate of Beijing Cadillac Center.
Beijing bus No. 89, 620: Get off at Shagou Road exit north, walk south to the intersection of Fuxing Road and Xicui Road and then west about 50 meters to the south gate of Beijing Cadillac Center.
Beijing Bus 76, 337, 370, Night 212 (23:20-4:40) : Get off at the west exit of Shagou Road and walk west to the South gate of Beijing Cadillac Center.
Beijing Bus 64, 76, Night 212, 337, 370, 436, 624, Yuntong 120, 373: Get off at Wukesong Bridge East and walk about 400 meters east to the South gate of Beijing Cadillac Center.
Beijing bus 967, 952, 982, 983, 568: Get off at Wukesong Bridge North, walk south to Wukesong Bridge and go 500 meters east to the South gate of Beijing Cadillac Center.
