"This type of brick wall, composed of alternating curves, originated in ancient Egypt and was introduced to England by Dutch engineers in the 17th century. Lanza explains the choice in a statement: "Inspired by the figure of the serpent as a generative and protective force, we draw a parallel with England's winding fruit walls, which are structures that temper climate, create shelter and enable growth.""
"Other features of the pavilion include a translucent roof resting on brick columns and an outdoor area bordered by a winding brick bench. "We believe that most of the pavilions [made previously]-it's always like a centrepiece where you just enter and that's it, and the garden around is just like a residual space," Arienzo told . "It was important to also pay attention to the outside space.""
Lanza atelier, founded by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo in 2015, will design the 25th Serpentine Pavilion in Kensington Gardens, running 6 June–25 October and titled a serpentine. The pavilion is sponsored by Goldman Sachs, marking its 12th year of support. The design takes inspiration from the English serpentine or crinkle-crankle wall, a curved brick wall form with origins in ancient Egypt and later brought to England by 17th-century Dutch engineers. The pavilion features a translucent roof on brick columns, an outdoor area with a winding brick bench, and an emphasis on integrating the surrounding garden. The Serpentine will collaborate with the Zaha Hadid Foundation on a dedicated architecture programme at Serpentine South.
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