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Smiljan Radic to Design 2014 Serpentine Pavilion

architecture-design · 2026-04-20

The Serpentine Gallery has chosen Chilean architect Smiljan Radic to design this year’s temporary summer pavilion, making him the fourteenth architect to take on this role after Sou Fujimoto, who created a cloud-themed pavilion in 2013. Radic is known for his impressive portfolio, which includes significant public projects like the Civic Neighbourhoods in Concepción, the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, and Restaurant Mestizo in Santiago, as well as the Vik Winery in Millahue. His residential works feature Copper House 2 in Talca and Pite House in Papudo, among others. Radic is also behind smaller projects like the Extension to Charcoal Burner's House in Santa Rosa. The announcement was made on March 12, 2014.

Key facts

  • Smiljan Radic is a Chilean architect
  • He will design the 2014 Serpentine Pavilion
  • He is the fourteenth architect to accept this invitation
  • The announcement was made on March 12, 2014
  • Most of his structures are in Chile
  • His commissions range from public to domestic buildings
  • Previous architect was Sou Fujimoto in 2013
  • The pavilion is temporary and located outside the Serpentine Gallery

Entities

Artists

  • Smiljan Radic
  • Sou Fujimoto

Institutions

  • Serpentine Gallery

Locations

  • Chile
  • Concepción
  • Santiago
  • Millahue
  • Talca
  • Papudo
  • Vilches
  • Santa Rosa
  • Tokyo
  • Japan
  • Kumbranch
  • Austria

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