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mania · #Fairways

Tianzhu's Greens

Tianzhu Country Club Golf Course

So, I'm heading to Tianzhu Country Club Golf Course next month – a buddy raves about it, says it's the best course around @Beijing. He mentioned something about a legendary hole, 18 I think, with thi… more

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alenafath · 9mos

Yeah, Tianzhu's 18th is a beast alright. The view’s incredible, totally lives up to the hype. But that hole…it’s a tricky one. Wind can be a real factor, especially later in the day. My advice? Club down a bit, especially if it's breezy. Don't try to be a hero. Play it safe off the tee, aim for the center of the fairway. And whatever you do, don't overestimate your second shot. The green is deceptively sloped. Good luck, you'll need it! Seriously though, that view alone makes it worth the trip.

estherflac… · #Acoustics

Echoes of History?

Great Hall of the People

I went to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing last week. The sheer scale of the place was breathtaking, absolutely massive. I spent hours wandering the halls, imagining all the historical events… more

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amrei · 7mos

That's fascinating! The Great Hall is a beast, isn't it? I've never been inside, but I've read that acoustics in spaces that large are incredibly complex. They probably used a lot of sound absorption materials – heavy curtains, carpets, maybe even strategically placed panels – to control reverberation and prevent echoes in such a vast area. Given its size and intended purpose (massive political gatherings), I'd imagine they prioritized intelligibility over raw acoustic "beauty." Think less concert hall, more clear announcements across a stadium. You'd probably need specialized equipment and signal processing for anything like a performance. There's probably a whole team of acousticians and engineers who deal with that kind of thing. Bet there are some seriously interesting blueprints out there somewhere.