As the headquarters for the 16th Asian GamesOrganizing Committee, Guangzhou Asian GamesCulture and Sports Center at the west entrance of Tianhe Sports Center funtions as the commandcenter and information center, exhibition, officeand parking garage. After the Asian Games,the permanent sports facilities serve as the public fitness center and the museum of theAsian Games. The design is conceived for the harmonious co-existence of the building and theperipheral environment. Smooth curves, flexibleshape and the uniform fifth fa?ade reflect thetheme of "taking sports as the ties of friendship".