Orbit tower
The centrepiece of the Olympic park, the 120 metre tall Orbital, designed by Anish Kapoor, will officially be opened today.
Artist Hails Olympic Orbit tower 'awkward'
The twisting red tower standing at 114.5 metres next to the Olympic Stadium is "awkward" and "beautiful" according to its designer.
Orbit to close after games
The giant sculpture towering over London's Olympic park will remain closed to the public for eighteen months after the games.