Monday, 27 July 2009

AA Summer Dazzler


The new summer pavilion is up in Bedford Square - and this year it is particularly stunning. It is a very sculptural piece that doesn't exactly provide shelter like a traditional pavilion. Instead, it creates an encapsulated space inside its undulating form. Reminiscent of Heatherwick's monocoque shell in his East Beach Cafe - the design was derived from organic forms such as driftwood. I specifically like the way the shape works around the existing lamppost on the square... although seemingly alien it manages to connect intuitively to its site.