Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2008, Hyde Park, London: detail of a structural wall showing timber section
The Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2008, designed by Frank Gehry, is a striking wooden structure incorporating glass planes and steel columns. Inspired by Da Vinci's catapults and beach hut stripes, it showcases Gehry’s signature style and hosts engaging events like Park Nights and the Manifesto Marathon.
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Royal Institute of British Architects
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