Queen elizabeth olympic park
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News • News • 30 Nov 2021
Stratford Pavilion by ACME features an ultra-lightweight and sustainable timber construction concept
Situated at the gateway to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, this new timber-framed pavilion is set to become a new landmark and meeting place for east London. The mixed-use neighbourhood that surrounds is increasingly becoming home to a cluster of world-leading universities, arts and cultural intuitions alongside an array of commercial, technology, manufacturing, and retail businesses.
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Designed by ACME architects, the pavilion is conceived as a ‘vertical piazza.’ The stepped levels on all sides take the form of stairs, balconies, and amphitheatres that encourage exploration and provide a range of spaces for sitting and looking outward. Amenities include a visitor’s cen... More
Park Pivot
Park Pivot is a new 1000 Sqm mixed use building located at the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and forms part of the developing residential district of East Wick and Sweetwater. The design solution required a sensitive urban approach given its close proximity to the prominent Copper Box Arena building and the emerging residential blocks of East Wick and Sweetwater phase I.
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The new building is inspired by the Market Hall typology found in many historical towns across the UK. These relatively small structures sit confidently in their context defining public space and routes around them while providing active frontages and civic presence.
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In a similar manner the new building aims to create a ‘new place&r... More