Dubbed “Olympicopolis” by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, the site of the 2012 Olympics is being transformed into a new cultural hub that will boast two universities, a museum and a dance theatre. The regeneration of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London is shaping up to be one of the most impressive and ambitious urban renewal projects in Europe. The Olympic and Paralympic games left an indelible legacy on the UK, and the plan is to use the site to provide the capital with a brand new culture and education quarter that creates a unique science, arts and education technology nexus.
The plans for this incredible commercial architecture project include a second exhibition space for the Victoria and Albert museum, a Sadler’s Wells dance theatre and additional university campuses dedicated to design, arts and engineering. The project is expected to create 3,000 jobs, attract 1.5 million visitors and generate 2.8 billion in economic value for Stratford and the areas that surround it. The location is also expected to become a desirable residential area due to its geographical prestige.
The Sadler’s Wells dance theatre has acquired a reputation as an innovative, unique and creative modern dance venue, and the second location will continue to embrace these qualities. The V&A museum will be home to the first permanent UK gallery space that is dedicated to the developing world of digital art. The new hub is potentially one of the most exciting and culturally important developments of our time. It is the perfect way of honouring the legacy of the games, creating many social and economic benefits, and providing a cultural district for the benefit of future generations.
As dedicated public, commercial and residential architects we are delighted to be involved with the creation of a progressive public project. We are an award winning and dynamic team and we are dedicated to the design, development and construction of structures that assist their surroundings and facilitate personal and professional activity. We provide our services to a diverse range of clients and our company consists of skilled, qualified and creative individuals with the energy, desire and capabilities to undertake all kinds of commercial architecture projects.