Sunday 25 September 2011

Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2009

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This Pavilion is designed by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA.
“The Pavilion is floating aluminum (metal), drifting freely between the trees like smoke. The reflective canopy undulates across the site, expanding the park and sky. Its appearance changes according to the weather, allowing it to melt into the surroundings. It works as a field of activity with no walls, allowing views to extend uninterrupted across the park and encouraging access from all sides. It is a sheltered extension of the park where people can read, relax and enjoy lovely summer days.” says Kazuyo and Ryue.
Open and ephemeral in structure, its translucent and reflective materials make it sit seamlessly within the natural environment, reflecting both the park and sky around it.
Separate areas within the Pavilion contain spaces for a café and an auditorium, where public programmes will be presented, including performances, talks, film screenings and a Poetry Marathon in the Park Nights at the Serpentine Gallery programme.
The aluminum/ metal material allow us to experience the reflection from different angle of surroundings views. Therefore it might create indirect communication.

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