Beijing, of course

In recent years some of the world's most breath-taking architecture has been seen in China. A sign of the country's  rapid growth and explosive urbanization, this new wave of cutting-edge architecture is also a sign of the social and political changes China has gone through. One of the biggest face-lifts a Chinese city has received came in the build-up to the 2008 Olympic Games, when a series of buildings, so spectacular that they have their own nicknames, such as "The Bird's Nest"(Olympic Stadium);"The Water Cube"(National Swimming Center);"The Egg"(National Opera House) and the new CCTV Tower were built. Another addition to this list can be The Phoenix International Media Center, scheduled to be completed in 2012. Phoenix, a satellite TV provider, is picking up where CCTV left off, planning to move their programming operations in such a landmark building. In addition Phoenix, it will be housing other businesses, offices and restaurants. The building shape recalls of the "Bird's Nest", built by Swiss architects Herzog and De Meuron.  Unlike the stadium or the CCTV Tower, the Phoenix building has been designed by Chinese firm BIAD UFo, a sign that Chinese companyes can also handle the design end, not just the manufacturing. The ambitious project is also known by a few nicknames: sea sponge and jellyfish are the most popular. Time will tell which one will prevail.