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Eighteen Turns, Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2001
Studio Daniel Libeskind, London, 2001
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Temporary aluminum clad structure built as one of the Serpentine galleries annual summer pavilions in Hyde Park, London
The building was based on the concept of an origami figure. This created an angular panel structure that seemingly folds over itself, forming overlapping spaces.
The 35x18x7m aluminium structure functions as a lecture theatre, cafe and gallery party venue.
The reflective quality of the material aimed to mirror the surrounding green space and the Serpentine Gallery itself.
Data
- Begun: Jul 2001
- Completed: Oct 2001
- Sector: Arts and culture
- Address: Serpentine Gallery, Kensington Gardens, London, W2 3XA, United Kingdom
Professional Team 
- Architect: Studio Daniel Libeskind
- Client: Serpentine Gallery
- Structural engineer: Arup
