ACME
THE PAVILION
A NEW TIMBER-FRAMED BUILDING , THE PAVILION , WHICH STANDS AT THE GATEWAY TO QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK IN STRATFORD , HAS OPENED ITS DOORS AND IS SET TO BECOME A NEW LANDMARK MEETING PLACE IN EAST LONDON
The Pavilion sits in the heart of Endeavour Square within Stratford City Business District ’ s ( SCBD ) mixed use neighbourhood , International Quarter London ( IQL ).
Enjoying unrivalled views across London and the 560 acres of greenspace at the Park , the Pavilion is located yards from East Bank , where an increasing cluster of world-leading universities , arts and cultural institutions are basing themselves alongside an array of commercial , technology , manufacturing and retail businesses . Stratford is fast transforming into one of London ’ s most exciting new destinations to visit , work , live and learn .
The Pavilion was designed by award-winning international contemporary architects ACME . Conceived as a ‘ vertical piazza ’, it has stepped levels arranged on all sides in the form of stairs , balconies and amphitheatres that encourage exploration , providing several look out points and sitting places .
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