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The 23rd Serpentine Pavilion by Mass Studies

June 18, 2024 by bp_heights_dbuw21w3

7 June – 27 October 2024 | Kensington Gardens, LONDON

Archipelagic Void by Seoul-based Korean architect Minsuk Cho of Mass Studies is the 23rd Serpentine Pavillion in Kensington Gardens. The pavilion comprises a void in the centre surrounded by smaller adaptable structures, referencing the ‘madang’, or open courtyard found in traditional Korean houses.

Each structure is different in size, form, name, and purpose, providing a platform for various live events. The entry to the pavilion, The Gallery, hosts a sound installation; the artwork, ‘Library of Unread Books’ is hosted in the north of the Pavilion; the Tea House is in the east; the Auditorium in the west; along with an outdoor space, the Playtower. Five covered and five in-between spaces surround the void, integrating with the surrounding park and Pavilion activities.

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Filed Under: Architecture, Installations Tagged With: Events 2024, Korea, Mass Studies, Pavilion

LAMA Pavilion in Chile by Pezo von Ellrichshausen

October 4, 2023 by bp_heights_dbuw21w3

Chile-based architecture studio Pezo Von Ellrichshausen has created the LAMA Pavilion in Yungay, Chile to provide views of the Andes Mountains. The pavilion consists of two stacked towers with an extended, cantilevered plate dividing the two. The plate holds a shallow volume of rainwater reflecting the upper part of the tower, suggesting the presence of the lower part. Inside, a spiral staircase is surrounded by murals of 30 native flowers, leading via a timber staircase, to a blackened room with four peepholes. This, in turn, leads to a rooftop firepit, giving the building the appearance of a chimney when viewed from a distance. Pezo von Ellrichshausen

Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Lama pavillion exteior elevation
Pavilion LAMA surrounded by native trees © Pezo von Ellrichshausen
Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Lama pavillion inside
Timber ladder access to a ‘camera obscura’ © Pezo von Ellrichshausen
Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Lama pavillion Stairs
Spiral staircse © Pezo von Ellrichshausen
Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Lama pavillion wall decoration
Mural of vines from a single tree depicting 30 native flowers © Pezo von Ellrichshausen
Pezo von Ellrichshausen LAMA Pavillion ground floor
Ground floor © Pezo von Ellrichshausen
Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Lama pavillion pencil drawing
Pencil drawing © Pezo von Ellrichshausen
Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Lama pavillion painting
Painting of LAMA Pavilion © Pezo von Ellrichshausen
Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Lama pavillion exterior snow
© Pezo von Ellrichshausen

Filed Under: Architecture Tagged With: Chile, Pavilion, Pezo von Ellrichshausen

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3daysofdesign: KEEP IT REAL

3daysofdesign: KEEP IT REAL

Events| Exhibitions

18-20 April 2025 | Copenhagen

Copenhagen's annual design festival, 3daysofdesign, returns in 2025 with the theme KEEP IT REAL, highlighting individuality, … MORE about 3daysofdesign: KEEP IT REAL

Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025

Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025

Events| VISIT NOW

8-13 April 2025 | Milan

The 63rd edition of the Salone del Mobile in Milan will host over 2,000 exhibitors from 37 countries, showcasing 148 first-time and … MORE about Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025

Frieze New York 2025

Frieze New York 2025

Events| Exhibitions

7-11 May 2025 | New York

Frieze New York returns to The Shed in New York, featuring over 65 leading galleries from 25+ countries, including Gagosian, White Cube, … MORE about Frieze New York 2025

RIBA exhibition, Difficult Sites: Architecture Against the Odds

RIBA exhibition, Difficult Sites: Architecture Against the Odds

Events

11 October 2024 - 29 March 2025 | RIBA, LONDON

RIBA’s new exhibition explores over 20 ambitious projects that overcame extreme site challenges across Britain. … MORE about RIBA exhibition, Difficult Sites: Architecture Against the Odds

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House in the Forest, Hakkaido, Japan by Florian Busch Architects

House in the Forest, Hakkaido, Japan by Florian Busch Architects

Architecture

Situated on three hectares of forest, a short distance from Niseko’s ski slopes in Rankoshi, Hokkaido, Japan, Florian Busch Architects have created a family house … MORE about House in the Forest, Hakkaido, Japan by Florian Busch Architects

Bent Aluminium by Philippe Malouin x Lehni at Salone del Mobile 2025

Bent Aluminium by Philippe Malouin x Lehni at Salone del Mobile 2025

Design | Furniture

At the Salone del Mobile 2025, Salon 94 Design presents new work by Philippe Malouin in collaboration with Swiss furniture manufacturer Lehni. The collection, Bent … MORE about Bent Aluminium by Philippe Malouin x Lehni at Salone del Mobile 2025

Liu Jiakun named 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate

Liu Jiakun named 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate

Architecture | Awards

Liu Jiakun, of Chengdu, China, has been named the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. "Instead of a style, he has developed a strategy that never relies on a … MORE about Liu Jiakun named 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate

Wästberg w241 Faro hybrid lamp by David Chipperfield

Wästberg w241 Faro hybrid lamp by David Chipperfield

Design | Lighting

Swedish lighting brand Wästberg has released the w241 Faro, a portable and rechargeable lamp designed by architect Sir David Chipperfield. Inspired by … MORE about Wästberg w241 Faro hybrid lamp by David Chipperfield

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