Sou Fujimoto’s contribution for the 13th edition of the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion is beginning to take shape, as the “geometric, cloud-like form” has slowly made its way towards the height of the trees in the rustic landscape of the Kensington Gardens in London. Upon its completion in June, the 350 square-meter latticed structure will fuse together the man-made and natural world, creating a lush, semi-transparent terrain that will host a series of flexible social spaces and a vibrant collection of plant life.
More images by London photographer Laurence Mackman after the break.
The temporary pavilion will be Sou’s first project in the UK. He is the third Japanese architect and, at 41, the youngest architect to accept the invitation, following the star-studded list that includes Herzog & de Meuron and Ai Weiwei (2012), Peter Zumthor (2011), Jean Nouvel (2010), SANAA (2009), and more.
Julia Peyton-Jones, Director, and Hans Ulrich Obrist, Co-Director, Serpentine Gallery, said: "We are thrilled to be working with one of the most fascinating architects in the world today. A visionary, who has conceived an extraordinary response to our invitation to design the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, Sou Fujimoto has designed a structure that will enthral everyone that encounters it throughout the summer."
The 2013 Serpentine Pavilion will be on view in the front lawn of London's Serpentine Gallery from June 8 through October 20. A lecture conducted by Sou will take place at 3PM (ticket information here) on the pavilion's grand opening day.
Watch an interview with Sou Fujimoto and learn more about his design here.
