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Take-Two Tuesday: 2010 Serpentine Pavilion

by Laurel Petriello | Tuesday, July 27, 2010 | 16 Comments

Photograph: John Offenbach

Back in March, while we were indoor hermits dreaming of warm summer months, we gave you a computer-generated sneak peek at the 2010 Serpentine Pavilion designed by Pritzker Prizer Jean Nouvel. This month, the hot-hued pavilion opened in London’s Kensington Gardens and we’re bringing you a second take to gawk at this masterfully designed—albeit sadly temporary—summer arts hub.

Hit us up with a quick comment and tell us if you think it’s a hit or a miss!

Photograph: John Offenbach

Photograph: Philippe Ruault

Photograph: John Offenbach

Photograph: Philippe Ruault

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16 comments

Brisol21

Posted Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 01:50 pm | Permalink

I believe it's a hit! Great way to incorporate modern design with the outdoors. It is pleasantly enjoyable! Love the Red
Danish Zuby

Posted Friday, July 30, 2010 at 09:37 am | Permalink

Absolutely stunning. Red in the Green environment! Its a hit.
DAZ, Karachi
Chris

Posted Monday, August 2, 2010 at 04:08 pm | Permalink

very striking! but the inside seems overwhelming and is that a restaurant? who would want to eat in that environment?
Victor Pedraz

Posted Monday, August 2, 2010 at 04:35 pm | Permalink

Very appropriate for a city that wants desperately to be constantly hip and continues to show a great respect for the arts!
Penny Weis

Posted Monday, August 2, 2010 at 04:45 pm | Permalink

why temporary?!
Pictureofelegance

Posted Monday, August 2, 2010 at 05:00 pm | Permalink

It's stunning. I love the red, and I think it's the perfect color since historically red represents triumph. I wonder how it looks at night!
Jduvall

Posted Monday, August 2, 2010 at 05:04 pm | Permalink

Hit. Would love to see in person.
Squalls

Posted Monday, August 2, 2010 at 05:55 pm | Permalink

I love this. So sad it is temporary.
poppy

Posted Monday, August 2, 2010 at 06:34 pm | Permalink

an aesthetically pleasing piece by nature of its openness to the surroundings. Good design for its veratility, portability,functionality, and though it's vibrant colour would draw people to it, I think orange would have been a better choice than red in terms of the emotions certain colours are reputed to evoke. The variation in seating and games activities that are available for visitors to paticipate in is an interesting concept . The seating arrangements both games oriented and not all seem to invite opportunity for friendly , social interaction.I wonder how much traffic it will get even though the location would I imagine attract the kind of clientelle that would care to experience the concept with a view to gaining an appreciation for it.. Good try. Good luck.
Exposure

Posted Monday, August 2, 2010 at 09:05 pm | Permalink

Fabulous – too bad all these Serpentine structures become obsolete – can someone donate 50 acres of country-side and curate their futures?
jwvals

Posted Monday, August 2, 2010 at 09:33 pm | Permalink

Wish I could be there, looks inventive and challenging. I agree poppy, let's find land
Tonyabdo

Posted Monday, August 2, 2010 at 11:35 pm | Permalink

i love the space …..amazing…..
juju

Posted Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 09:39 am | Permalink

bravo! a conceptual masterpiece and a jewel to visit, i'm sure!
Jamcdowell2

Posted Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 02:21 pm | Permalink

Wow—– that is Hot! Love the color and the view in the woods———–not sure what it would feel like inside??????

JoAnne McDowell, Interior Designer
Blink London

Posted Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 07:24 am | Permalink

another genius pavilion. Each year they just get better and better.
Sanjay Panchal

Posted Friday, September 3, 2010 at 04:59 am | Permalink

vary nice .

i never thing that one colour make this kind of of drama