The authors of the Serpentine Gallery summer pavilion 2020 will be Counterspace

The Serpentine Gallery in London has chosen a trio of architects from the South African studio Counterspace as the designers of the twentieth anniversary summer pavilion in Kensington Gardens. Not only will Sumayya Vally, Sarah de Villiers, and Amina Kaskar be the youngest designers in the twenty-year history of architectural installations in front of the Serpentine Gallery, but their design will also be the most environmentally friendly, as the K-Briq bricks from Kenoteq consist of 90% recycled construction debris. These bricks do not require firing, consuming only a tenth of the energy needed compared to traditional bricks. The second sustainable material used in the construction will be cork cladding from the Portuguese manufacturer Amorim. The bark of the cork oak can be stripped at intervals of 8 to 12 years without having to cut down the tree.
While previous pavilions reflected the personality of the creator, this year’s designers are addressing urgent social issues hidden behind the form. They are interested in the source of the materials used and also plan a discussion program focused on sharing experiences from migrant communities living in London.
Unlike previous editions, this year's pavilion will not be firmly tied to one location; instead, individual pieces will be distributed across London neighborhoods where local events will take place, and at the end of the summer, the elements will return to the main pavilion in front of the Serpentine Gallery.

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