The Serpentine Pavilion 2006 has opened in London’s Kensington Gardens, UK.
The centrepiece of the design -– by architect Rem Koolhaas and structural designer Cecil Balmond – features an ovoid-shaped, inflatable canopy which floats above the gallery’s lawn.
The canopy can be raised into the air or lowered to cover the amphitheatre according to the weather and it can be illuminated at night.
The walled enclosure below the canopy functions both as a café and a forum for daily televised and recorded public programmes. It will host live talks and film screenings as part of the Time Out Park Nights at the Serpentine Gallery programme.
Koolhaas said: “The pavilion will be defined by events and activities in a space which facilitates communal dialogue and shared experiences between individuals.”
Co-designer Balmond added: “Pavilions have evolved with various structural typologies and materials, provoking a debate on architecture.”
This is the sixth summer that the Serpentine has commissioned an internationally acclaimed architect to design a temporary pavilion for its lawn.
Previous architects include Zaha Hadid, 2000; Daniel Libeskind with Arup, 2001; Toyo Ito with Arup, 2002 and Oscar Niemeyer, 2003. Details: www.serpentinegallery.org
The Serpentine Pavilion 2006 has opened in London’s Kensington Gardens, UK.
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The Serpentine Pavilion 2006 has opened in London’s Kensington Gardens, UK.
The centrepiece of the design -– by architect Rem Koolhaas and structural designer Cecil Balmond – features an ovoid-shaped, inflatable canopy which floats above the gallery’s lawn.
The canopy can be raised into the air or lowered to cover the amphitheatre according to the weather and it can be illuminated at night.
The walled enclosure below the canopy functions both as a café and a forum for daily televised and recorded public programmes. It will host live talks and film screenings as part of the Time Out Park Nights at the Serpentine Gallery programme.
Koolhaas said: “The pavilion will be defined by events and activities in a space which facilitates communal dialogue and shared experiences between individuals.”
Co-designer Balmond added: “Pavilions have evolved with various structural typologies and materials, provoking a debate on architecture.”
This is the sixth summer that the Serpentine has commissioned an internationally acclaimed architect to design a temporary pavilion for its lawn.
Previous architects include Zaha Hadid, 2000; Daniel Libeskind with Arup, 2001; Toyo Ito with Arup, 2002 and Oscar Niemeyer, 2003. Details: www.serpentinegallery.org
The Serpentine Pavilion 2006 has opened in London’s Kensington Gardens, UK.
“We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing ”
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
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health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to
take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful
tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with
a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These
responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in
fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors
and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.