Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Olympia, London’s most ambitious regeneration project, spearheaded by Yoo Capital and DFL, has unveiled its transformative glass canopy designed by the globally renowned Heatherwick Studio. This architectural milestone is pivotal in Olympia’s evolution from an exhibition destination to a global landmark for culture and entertainment. Celebrating the original architectural innovation of the 138-year-old exhibition halls designed by Sir Henry Edward Coe, Heatherwick Studio’s visionary design enhances the public experience of the revitalized masterplan.
The project creates 2.5 acres of new publicly accessible open space, featuring restaurants, bars, and a lush roof garden with views over the capital, crafted for future visitors and the local community to enjoy. The canopy is a remarkable feat of engineering, consisting of five large curved structural steel arches, each spanning 22 meters.
The transparent roof, made of 520 rectangular low-iron glass panels, covers nearly 1,000 square meters with a pleated glazing motif inspired by the Grade II* listed Grand Hall’s façade. Paying homage to the barrel vaults, the structure establishes a visual link to Olympia’s storied past while embracing cutting-edge design and sustainable practices that optimize glass panel usage to minimize waste and improve overall material efficiency. John Hitchcox, Chairman at YOO Group, stated, “Olympia’s transformation is more than a brick-and-mortar project; it’s a.
