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Lanza Atelier to Design 25th Serpentine Pavilion in London

architecture-design · 2026-05-19

The Serpentine Pavilion celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026 by commissioning Mexican duo Lanza Atelier to design its summer pavilion. Their project, titled 'A Serpentine,' draws inspiration from 18th-century English 'crinkle-crankle' garden walls, featuring a long brick serpentine form weaving through the trees of Kensington Gardens, topped with a translucent roof. The pavilion will be installed at Serpentine South Gallery from June 6 to October 25, 2026.

Key facts

  • The Serpentine Pavilion marks its 25th edition in 2026.
  • Lanza Atelier, a Mexican duo, has been commissioned for the 25th pavilion.
  • The project is named 'A Serpentine'.
  • The design is inspired by 18th-century English 'crinkle-crankle' garden walls.
  • The pavilion will be a long brick serpentine shape slaloming between trees.
  • The structure will be topped with a translucent roof.
  • The pavilion will be located at Serpentine South Gallery in Kensington Gardens, London.
  • It will be open from June 6 to October 25, 2026.

Entities

Artists

  • Lanza Atelier

Institutions

  • Serpentine
  • Serpentine South Gallery

Locations

  • London
  • Kensington Gardens
  • United Kingdom

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