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Young Start-up Talent at Sealife Centre, British Airways i360 pod completion

Young Start-up Talent at Sealife Centre
Young start-up talent took to the coast of Brighton in December to see candidates take part in the projects 121 speed networking event. Hosted by the Sealife Centre, the young entrepreneurs discussed their business plans among an aquarium of fishy friends – marking one of the initiative’s most unique events.
Aspring entrepreneurs laid out their business plans and products onto allocated tables and were met by a movement of business professionals who assessed and assisted the youngsters with their ventures. Co-founder of YST Lorraine Nuggent said: “this stage is an imperative one in the process, not only can we evaluate which are the most viable businesses and where we are able to provide some real guidance and steer these young people in the right direction.”
The event final will be hosted on February, 16, 2016 at Sealife Centre.
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British Airways i360 pod completion
The glass viewing pod for British Airways i360, conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects, was completed on Brighton beach 13th January, making way for the last phase of construction before the world’s tallest moving observation attraction opens this summer.
The construction team attached the final segment to the 162 metre tower earlier this afternoon, forming a breathtaking futuristic glass viewing pod which is ten times bigger than the capsules on the London Eye and can hold up to 200 people.
David Marks commented, “It is incredibly exciting to see the pod finally take shape on the tower. The team from Poma have done a remarkable job, both in terms of the craftsmanship of the handmade pod as well their skillful and swift assembly.”
Julia Barfield said, “This is an extremely important moment for us. The pod is completed and it looks stunning. The fluid form of the glass sits beautifully in its beachfront setting and the mirrored underside will cast reflections of the naturally shifting shapes of the sea and sky.”
Eleanor Harris, CEO of British Airways i360 said, “It is a thrilling way to start the year. We are well on schedule and look forward to starting to test the pod movement in the spring and the British Airways i360 opening this summer.”
Photo credit: Kevin Meredith