Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC's Olympia revamp nearing completion in London

An elevated public realm and performance venues are taking shape on top of the Olympia events centre in west London as part of its transformation by UK architecture practices Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC.

Aiming to attract more public activity to the site, Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC are renovating the Victorian exhibition halls and building outdoor space with bars and restaurants on its roofs.

Offices, two hotels, a 1,575-seat theatre and a 4,000-capacity live music venue are...