Designs for the exterior of the Leeds Arena have been revealed for the first time today.
The most striking feature will be the honeycomb design with an ever-changing colour or pattern in the evenings to reflect the mood of the arena event at the time.
Leeds Arena fly through animation video from Leeds City Council.
Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Keith Wakefield, said: “The design has been carefully chosen to ensure the building is an exciting addition to the Leeds night-time scene helping to draw in visitors, boost the evening economy and act as a commanding gateway to the city centre.
“The Leeds Arena will bring over 500 construction jobs to Leeds, many of these for local people and it estimated to boost the local economy to the tune of £25.5m. It is extremely important for the regeneration of that part of the city.”
The images, published today, are the first external design images of the 13,500 capacity arena to be revealed since the public consultation into the development was completed last year.
The arena will include 43,000 sq ft of public space, 24 executive boxes, flexible seating lay-outs and a 100 seat restaurant.
The detailed external design of the arena was completed by architects Populous.
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