The Serpentine Pavilion was established in 1970 and is based in London. It is a contemporary arts facility that is globally known for their two galleries in the opposite sides of the Kensington Gardens, London. It is also famous known and commissioned pieces that began in 2000. The temporary summer pavilion 2015 was designed by Selgascano. Spanish husband and wife architects. (BIANCHINI, 2020)
The structure is made from steel frames wrapped in strips of colourful material. It is also layered in double sheets of ETFE. This plastic is made from fluorine and has a high corrosion point. It translucency stands at 95%. A material which is perfect for the Selgascano’s signature style of the minimal use of artificial lighting where possible. (Richardson, 2020)
This material had not been used by Selgascano prior but they were eager to experiment with it. Their main aim was to allow visitors to experience light, colour, space in different forms while moving through the space. “We wanted them to decide how to interpret the pavilion, how they move around…” (Hobson, 2020)
The ETFE in my opinion allowed people to experience an alternate environment. The use of ETFE allowed Selgascano to make the structure durable, sustainable, eco-friendly while introducing a unique and mesmerising atmosphere to the temporary summer pavilion in London.
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