As part of a concert series meant to promote the group’s first album release in 40 years, legendary Swedish pop group ABBA is pairing with one British architecture firm for a new 3,000-capacity concert venue nestled into a space originally designed for the 2012 Olympic games.
The band tapped Stufish Entertainment Architects for the design of the new temporary structure, which will be located in East London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
The park is already host to the city’s 80,000-seat Olympic Stadium as well as an aquatics center designed by Zaha Hadid.
The newly unveiled plans call for a hexagonal, timber-clad construction that will house a variety of performance functions, including a main stage and box office space in addition to bars and a covered concourse area with food stalls for fans flocking to the interactive experience.
Concertgoers will also have access to private dance booths in a highly technical scheme that will feature the display of avatars who will perform selections of the band’s greatest hits virtually.
The structure is designed to be demolished and reused. A 2020 agreement states that the venue will be in place for at least five years. A planned opening is scheduled for May of next year. More information on ABBA’s tour can be found here.
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