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[bomberguy]

When I am in London in July and I see it at night all lit up, I am sure it will look good. But from all the pictures I have seen during the day I can't say that I like it all. Personally I think it distracts against Olympic Stadium and it does not blend in well with its surroundings.

[kevzz]

Seems like the membrane sculpture became a steel trumpet thing... and it looks partial only not all the way up..... is that rusty colour deliberate or yet to be painted on?

[jerseyboi]

kevzz, on 11 May 2012 - 09:08 AM, said:

Seems like the membrane sculpture became a steel trumpet thing... and it looks partial only not all the way up..... is that rusty colour deliberate or yet to be painted on?

His work is red and orange inspired from india.

North park at the Olympic Park to open to Public in 2013.
http://www.bbc.co.uk...london-18034343

[Michelle]

15 GBP to climb this monstrosity post Olympics? They must be having a laugh, they should be paying people to go anywhere near this mess.

A blight on the Olympic park, an eyesore for London. The Eiffel tower, I think not!!!

[RobH]

£15 for an unspoilt view of the skyline sounds like a bargain to me

I've read and heard a few reports today. “The beauty of radio is that you can’t see it” was one critic's point of view. And Kapoor seems unhappy with the ticket prices. Those who've been up it though seemed to enjoy the experience from the reports I've heard. By the sounds of it it works much better as a viewing tower than a sculptural work of art.

Edited by RobH, 11 May 2012 - 01:05 PM.

[The Tower Bridge Fox]

It looked great on the news today ,I see it most days from where I live, and its very uplifting.
I agree with what one of the critics said that seeing it in real life is a completely difrent experince to a photograph.

One issue though.Selling tickets for the Orbit that don’t admit you to the Olympic park is nuts though,
The real price is going to be £25 at least.

[kevzz]

I dont mind much about the red twisting design, thought it's at least unique. I just wished they put more thoughts and design into the observation pod and the spiral staircase. They just look under-designed and out of place

[Bezzi]

Can't they paint this thing of white? I think would be less ugly that way.

[walei]

Everytime I see the tower I get reminded of Resident Evil with deformed biological creature due to the zombie virus... Not liking it and hope the tower has nothing to do with the cauldron.