Zaha Hadid Architects' new Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center (CIECC) in Beijing was inaugurated today, becoming the citys largest and most advanced venue of its kind.Image: Virgile Simon Bertrand/Zaha Hadid ArchitectsThe structure expands Beijings existing facility to over 6.5 million square feet with nine new exhibition halls, three new reception halls, a conference center for 9,000 delegates, and a hotel with 410 rooms.Image: Virgile Simon Bertrand/Zaha Hadid ArchitectsCIECC comes in response to the significant amount of growth Beijing has experienced in the service and digital technology industries. This expansion of the citys corporate sectors has increased demand for it to host conventions, international conferences, and industry expos.Image: Virgile Simon Bertrand/Zaha Hadid ArchitectsThe building is located in Beijings Shunyi District along the citys subway network and adjacent to Capital International Airport. The CIECCs central north-south axis se...