Serpentine Pavilion by Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture

The 22nd Serpentine Pavilion in London, commissioned by the Serpentine Galleries, continues the innovative series begun with Zaha Hadid in 2000. ‘À table’ invites people to gather and reflect on our relationship with nature, sustainability, and the way we eat and consume. The pavilion offers a shared space to listen, work, eat, and think together, celebrating our bond with the Earth. Its lightweight structure uses bio-sourced, low-carbon materials, with locally sourced wooden ribs supporting a suspended, pleated roof inspired by leaves.

Designed to respect the park, it is fully modular and demountable for future reuse. The plywood canopy rests on slender ribs with minimal steel, while glulam columns and fretwork panels ensure stability. A central fabric opening brings natural light and ventilation. Material use and foundations are minimised, and discreet connections maintain simplicity. Installed in Kensington Gardens, it leaves no permanent impact and relies on existing infrastructure.