First construction shots of architect Smiljan Radic鈥檚 鈥榖oulder鈥� in Kensington Gardens
This year鈥檚 Serpentine Pavilion, designed by Chilean architect Smiljan Radic, is taking shape in Kensington Gardens.
These pictures, taken by BD two weeks before it is due to open on June 26, give a fascinating insight into how the 鈥渂oulder鈥� is constructed.
The 350sq m fibreglass installation is intended to resemble a shell sitting on large quarry stones.
When he was announced as the designer of this year鈥檚 pavilion, Radic said: 鈥淭his shell 鈥� white and translucent 鈥� will house an interior organised around an empty patio, from where the natural setting will appear lower, giving the sensation that that the entire volume is floating.鈥�
The pavilion, engineered by Aecom, will remain in place until October and will include a cafe. It will also be used to stage poetry, music and film nights on selected Fridays between July and September.
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