Tower , designed by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Taylor , at heart of Olympic Park . Tower stands 114.5 metres tall , making it Britain 's tallest sculpture . Structure is built from 2,000 tons of steel and covered in four layers of red paint . `` We hope it will be a monument for London , that will stand for 50 years -- though it might need a paint job by then -- and that it will be a beacon , drawing people to the area . '' Flight of 455 steps lead to viewing platform with views across London .
Tower , designed by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Taylor , at heart of Olympic Park . Tower stands 114.5 metres tall , making it Britain 's tallest sculpture . Structure is built from 2,000 tons of steel and covered in four layers of red paint . Flight of 455 steps lead to viewing platform with views across London .