Hello and welcome to yet another special on the London Olympics as we wrap another wonderful day in the London Olympics. Thanks to Olympic fever, I couldn't resist sharing with you this interesting "architecture" the ArcelorMittal Orbit tower which is positioned right next to the National Olympic Stadium. Every Olympics have some sort of tower which allows spectators to view the Olympic greens from a height they cannot get into the National Stadium - this tower is a perfect symbolic piece of architecture which symbolizes many different aspects of Britain and the spirit of the Olympics. The name itself is very appropriate for the event, as the Olympics have made London the epicenter of the world's attention - thus making the orbit name extremely suitable. But the swirling flame like structure is also reminiscent of the unconventionality of the London opening ceremony medley. This of course, the space needle like structure along with the "flames" is also a direct reference to the Olympic torch, which is shaped very similar to that. However, the aesthetics aside, this building is also an engineering marvel because the "flames" actually extend to the ground and that's what keeping the structure from falling down. Overall, this is a very solid effort by the London Olympics committee and I feel that this is a wonderful addition to the Olympic Park.
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