Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2009, Designed by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA, Satellite image courtesy of Terraserver, © Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA

The Serpentine Gallery Pavilion for this year has been designed by Kazuyo Sejima & Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA, opening from 12th July to 18th October, 2009.

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Describing their structure the architects say: ‘The Pavilion is floating aluminium, 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 uninterrupted view 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.’

Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2009
Date: July 12th – October 18th, 2009
Address: Kensington Gardens, London W2 3XA
Tel: +44 (0)20 7402 6075
https://www.serpentinegallery.org