Serpentine Pavilion

Wall Structure — Boxes and profiles are arranged in an orthogonal grid.

Wall Components — The wall consists of 1,802 glass fiber boxes (400 mm x 500 mm) with 2,890 cruciform aluminum extrusions.

Spatial Wall — The boxes slide inwards and outwards in a checkerboard pattern, unfolding in two layers.

The Wall — Exploration of a basic architectural element: the brick wall.

Unzip — The single wall is pulled apart in a checkered pattern, creating two elevations.

Wall Becomes Space — The straight wall transforms into two sine curves with an undulating interior.

Site — The pavilion is positioned perpendicular to the gallery. At ground level, the gallery's front terrace and lower walkway are connected via the interior space.

Interior Space — Usable space is defined by hand-clearance height. The interior pavement is shaped by the curve of the walls, extending on both ends to provide a smooth transition between interior and exterior.

Integrated Bench — The edges of the path fold upwards to become a continuous bench.

Bench Becomes Bar — The bench grows upwards into a bar counter, providing space for the pavilion's cafe.

Serpentine Pavilion — The resulting serpentine wall provides a sheltered, sunny valley towards the entrance and a hillside towards the park. On the interior, the unzipped wall creates a light-filled canyon.