Anish Kapoor's 'Orbit' is set to be one of the defining legacies of the 2012 Games, with the unique red spiralling structure, located in the Olympic Park next to the Stadium, set to take a dominant role in the East London skyline for years to come.
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The ArcelorMittal Orbit in Pictures
The ArcelorMittal Orbit in Pictures
Presiding over the Olympic Park will be the Anish Kapoor-designed ArcelorMittal Orbit observation tower, which Mayor Boris Johnson described as that "something extra" needed to "distinguish the east London skyline" and "arouse the curiosity and wonder of Londoners and visitors". Painted red and located between the Olympic Stadium and the Aquatics Centre, the Orbit promises to be one of the highlights of the Olympic Park and a must for visitors.
Early construction
Looping lattice of tubular steel
114 metres tall
£22.7million project
ArcelorMittal will fund up to £19.6million of the £22.7million project with the outstanding £3.1million provided by the Greater London Authority. ArcelorMittal is a Tier 2 sponsor and the Official Steel Supporter of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
"Structure made up of discreet elements"
1500 tonnes
Spiralling staircase
20 mile views
Twice the height of Olympic Stadium
Lasting legacy of the Games
IN THIS ARTICLE
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"An icon to match the Eiffel Tower"
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Early construction
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Looping lattice of tubular steel
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114 metres tall
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£22.7million project
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"Structure made up of discreet elements"
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1500 tonnes
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Spiralling staircase
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20 mile views
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Twice the height of Olympic Stadium
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Lasting legacy of the Games
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