First phase of Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC’s Olympia transformation opens to the public

By Tom Lowe2026-06-17T11:21:00

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Main entrance space with arched glass roof opens after nine-year construction programme

The first phase of Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC’s £1.3bn transformation of the Olympia has opened to the public following a launch party held last week.

The mixed-use project has linked previoiusly separate buildings across the historic 14-acre site, moving all logisitics underground and creating 2.5 acres of new public terraces, squares and walkways.

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