Olympic Park 2012

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Entries from February 2011

Start of the ArcelorMittal Orbital Tower

February 18th, 2011 · 1 Comment

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This red scaffolding to the left of centre is in fact the base of the metal Tower, which will ‘adorn’ the Olympic park in London’s east end. It is to be called the Obital and will function as a viewing platform. Next to it is a lower and more sweeping structure, this building is the aquatics centre (designed by Zaha Hadid).

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Tags: Changing East London · Olympics 2012 Delivery