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Japanese architect Fujimoto designs Serpentine's 2013 summer pavilion

A man stands inside the Serpentine Gallery 2013 Pavilion, designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, in London's Kensington Gardens, on Tuesday. Occupying some 357 sq. meters of lawn in front of the gallery, Fujimoto's creation, using 20 mm steel tubes and glass, also features a cafe and space for visitors to interact. | AP

Bloomberg

Jun 6, 2013

A dense white grid made up of 27,000 elements has just gone up in London's Kensington Gardens: It's the Serpentine Gallery's 2013 summer pavilion, designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto.

The pavilion originated in 2000 to host the gallery's annual fundraising party, talks and daytime visitors over a three-month period. Previous designers include Pritzker Prize winners Zaha Hadid (2000), Rem Koolhaas (2006), Frank Gehry (2008), Jean Nouvel (2010) and Peter Zumthor (2011).

At 41, the Tokyo-based Fujimoto is the youngest chosen.

Japanese architect Fujimoto designs Serpentine's 2013 summer pavilion

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