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Copper Box Arena
Visitors	2.7 million visits since opening in July 2013
Past	Used for handball, modern pentathlon and goalball in London 2012 Games Hosted basketball, badminton, cheerleading, Wheelchair Rugby Championships, Invictus Games, international netball, handball, fencing, Sport Relief, awards ceremonies, events and product launches
What now?	Delivers a diverse grassroots sports programme for the local community (used by more than 20 local sports clubs and 20 local schools) Venue for concerts, conferences, sporting and eSports events in 7,500 seat arena. Home to London Lions and London Titans Wheelchair Basketball Club, Leyton and Surrey Storm Netball Clubs, London Great Danes Handball Club
Architects	MAKE
Operator	Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL)
Opened	27 July 2013
Workforce	90% of workforce from local boroughs at opening.
Construction/ Sustainability	First UK sports venue to be naturally lit - 88 light pipes draw in natural light saving up to 40% energy costs. Top half of the venue is covered in 3,000 square metres of copper with a high recycled content which will develop a richer colour as it ages. Uses rainwater and water from the non-potable water network for toilet flushing. Working with University of Reading and Imperial College London to model and trial innovative approaches to reducing energy use.

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  Copper Box Arena

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  The Copper Box Arena hosts many varied events, including London's only professional basketball team, the London Lions