Video: Constructing The Orbit, Britain's largest public art work

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Post date: Tuesday, 17th January 2012

Game Changer: Britain Prepares is the FCO's documentary film telling the inspiring story of how people across the UK are preparing for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The clip below features the designers and engineers of the Orbit tower. This structure will be a contemporary symbol for the 21st century and, at 115m tall, it will be Britain's largest public art work. It has been created by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond.

Foreign Secretary William Hague said the complete film "will demonstrate the best of Britain to audiences across the world".

"As well as making it available to broadcasters across the globe, our diplomatic missions will screen the film at Embassy events and work with UKTI, British Council and other partners to reinforce our messages about British creativity and business excellence wherever we are represented.

"2012 is an exciting year for all of us.  I hope the film will give you a sense of this and inspire you all with the incredible energy, talent and skill shown by all those involved in the Games."

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