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SERPENTINE GALLERY PAVILLION
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The Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2006 covered an area of 346 square metres and comprised three main structural elements of a floor platform, circular wall enclosure and inflatable roof canopy.
Floor platform
A floor platform extends from the east side of the Gallery across the lawn, ending at the cross path at a height of one metre where a set of stairs will bring visitors back to ground level. The platform will be 10 metres in width, which directly relates to the width of the Serpentine’s North Gallery. It is constructed from lightweight steel structural beams, creating a frame to support a floor surface of perforated metal sheet. Both elements will be galvanised. The central area within the walled structures will contain a number of mobile seating/table units, which can be arranged by the visitor during the day for eating, drinking and watching footage of previous talks and activities. The units can be moved to form a more formal seating arrangement when the space is used for talks and film screenings.
Circular wall enclosure
Where the floor platform widens, a circular enclosure is created by fixing a series of translucent polycarbonate wall panels to the perimeter, this wall is five metres in height. An inner circular wall constructed from the same material will be set inside the outer wall, with a space of 1.6 metres between the two. These two walls are held in position by a series of tensioned steel cables.
The central space within the inner ring wall is activated in a number of ways depending on the time of day and public programme. The main use is for the positioning of mobile seating/table units for café users, at other times this space will provide the setting for the talks and film programme, accommodating up to 300 people. This area is the hub of the activity in the Pavilion and will allow free access to the public so they can participate and enjoy the facilities provided. LCD TV screens in the cladding will provide information and show recordings of discussions and talks that have taken place in the Pavilion.
Inflatable roof canopy
The Pavilion design will incorporate a helium and air filled inflatable roof that can be raised and lowered to accommodate the activities within the structure. It will provide protection from the weather – shade at the height of Summer and rain and wind cover in the Autumn. The inflatable roof will be ovoid in shape and extend to a maximum height of 24 metres when open. In the closed position the height will be 20 metres. Although higher than the Gallery building, it is not higher than some of the surrounding trees. The roof will be fabricated from semi-clear PVC-coated polyester. The base of the 5 inflatable is hollowed out to produce a cubic void 10 metres by 10 metres by four metres high. The inflatable roof will be held securely in position by cables attached to four electrical winches, which in turn are anchored to the ground.
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| Architect |
Koolhaas Rem |
| Country |
United Kingdom |
| Region |
England |
| City |
LONDON |
| Start of the work |
8 May 2006 |
| End of the work |
4 July 2006 |
| Materials |
Galvanised steel frame with non–slip galvanised floor; Roof canopy: Semitransparent PVC air filled membrane; Walls:
Clear twin walled polycarbonate sheet.
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| Total surface area |
650 sqm |
| Used surface area |
346 sqm |
| Collaborations |
Cecil Balmond, Clément Blanchet, Adam Furman, Karel Wuytack, Karen Crequer
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