Scotland's national arena
The £125m SSE Hydro is now complete at SECC and
is set to be a major venue for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, with
the gymnastics and netball competitions taking place in the arena.
The Hydro seats 12,000 and will become a major venue for national
and internaitonal stars.
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Architect's impression, by Foster & Partners
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Impression of how the interior will look, by Foster & Partners
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View from the south bank towards the site of the new arena
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Aerial view of the SECC before the build commences
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Aerial view of The SSE Hydro's footprint
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Cranes on site at the new arena
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High level view of the build looking west
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The SSE Hydro coming out of the ground
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View to the Clyde Audtorium
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Looking at the site towards Finnieston
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The SSE Hydro starts to take shape
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Snow falls on The SSE Hydro site
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The new arena will open in 2013
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On site at The SSE Hydro build
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View of the central construction tower, image by SECC
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View of The SSE Hydro build from the south bank
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The SSE Hydro takes shape
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The SSE Hydro sits alongside the iconic Clyde Auditorium (Armadillo)
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The SSE Hydro roof is lowered into place
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View from the south bank during construction
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construction continues at The SSE Hydro
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Construction continues apace on schedule for the 2013 opening
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The SSE Hydro will open in a year from now
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The SSE Hydro, during construction in Sept 2012
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The SSE Hydro adjacent The Clyde Auditorium at SECC
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The SSE Hydro awaits its skin
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View from the south bank at night
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The SSE Hydro and its new car park at SECC
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Build continues into each evening
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The SSE Hydro in Feb 2013
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Construction workers on the roof of The SSE Hydro
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High level view of The SSE Hydro build
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The SSE Hydro's roof is taking shape
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The SSE Hydro will be operational Autumn 2013
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The exterior is nearly complete
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Detail of the exterior 'pillows'
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The exterior nears completion
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The SSE Hydro in the final stages of construction
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View of the completed SSE Hydro from the south bank of the River Clyde
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The SSE Hydro shows its colours ahead of the opening concert with Rod Stewart
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The SSE Hydro and the Clyde Auditorium at SECC
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The SSE Hydro is now open
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Detail of the exterior cladding
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The SSE Hydro and Clyde Auditorium are part of the SECC complex
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Detail of the completed building