On the Cutting Edge: China's Extraordinary Buildings

Beijing Capital International Airport
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Beijing Capital International Airport
The world's second busiest airport, Beijing's airport is phenomenal in part because of its gigantic size. The immense third terminal alone is bigger than all of London's Heathrow Airport, with plenty of space to spare. Norman Foster designed the terminal, which opened in early 2008.

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