Photograph: John Offenbach
Back in March, while we were indoor hermits dreaming of warm summer months, we gave you a computer-generated sneak peek at the 2010 Serpentine Pavilion designed by Pritzker Prizer Jean Nouvel. This month, the hot-hued pavilion opened in London’s Kensington Gardens and we’re bringing you a second take to gawk at this masterfully designed—albeit sadly temporary—summer arts hub.
Hit us up with a quick comment and tell us if you think it’s a hit or a miss!
Photograph: John Offenbach
Photograph: Philippe Ruault
Photograph: Philippe Ruault
Photograph: John Offenbach
Photograph: Philippe Ruault
Photograph: Philippe Ruault
Photograph: Philippe Ruault
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16 Comments
I believe it's a hit! Great way to incorporate modern design with the outdoors. It is pleasantly enjoyable! Love the Red
Absolutely stunning. Red in the Green environment! Its a hit.
DAZ, Karachi
very striking! but the inside seems overwhelming and is that a restaurant? who would want to eat in that environment?
Very appropriate for a city that wants desperately to be constantly hip and continues to show a great respect for the arts!
why temporary?!
It's stunning. I love the red, and I think it's the perfect color since historically red represents triumph. I wonder how it looks at night!
Hit. Would love to see in person.
I love this. So sad it is temporary.
an aesthetically pleasing piece by nature of its openness to the surroundings. Good design for its veratility, portability,functionality, and though it's vibrant colour would draw people to it, I think orange would have been a better choice than red in terms of the emotions certain colours are reputed to evoke. The variation in seating and games activities that are available for visitors to paticipate in is an interesting concept . The seating arrangements both games oriented and not all seem to invite opportunity for friendly , social interaction.I wonder how much traffic it will get even though the location would I imagine attract the kind of clientelle that would care to experience the concept with a view to gaining an appreciation for it.. Good try. Good luck.
Fabulous – too bad all these Serpentine structures become obsolete – can someone donate 50 acres of country-side and curate their futures?
Wish I could be there, looks inventive and challenging. I agree poppy, let's find land
i love the space …..amazing…..
bravo! a conceptual masterpiece and a jewel to visit, i'm sure!
Wow—– that is Hot! Love the color and the view in the woods———–not sure what it would feel like inside??????
JoAnne McDowell, Interior Designer
another genius pavilion. Each year they just get better and better.
vary nice .
i never thing that one colour make this kind of of drama