The Hydro Arena, Glasgow, United Kingdom. Architect: Foster + Partners, 2013. Detail shot under construction.
The Hydro is due to open in 2013 and will play host to national and international music mega stars as well as global entertainment and sporting events. With a seating capacity of 12,000 The Hydro will augment the SECC’s existing facilities, and will play host to around 140 events every year. The Hydro will attract an audience of one million visitors each year, which positions it as the fifth busiest entertainment arena in the world, alongside iconic venues like Madison Square Gardens and The O2 arena. From its opening in 2013, The Hydro has the potential to inject an additional £131 million annually into the local economy.
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