A new project revolutionizes the Serpentine Pavilion in London: it is by the Mexican studio LANZA atelier

The 25th Serpentine Pavilion, designed by Mexico City-based architecture duo Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo of LANZA atelier, has been unveiled in London's Kensington Gardens. Named 'a serpentine', the fully demountable steel structure features a unified cladding of reusable perforated bricks and a curvilinear crinkle-crankle wall inspired by ancient Egyptian and English garden traditions. The pavilion will host a summer-long program of public events, including music, film, theater, dance, literature, fashion, and technology, as well as the Serpentine Park Nights series. A new addition for 2026 is a two-day symposium commemorating the life and work of Zaha Hadid on the tenth anniversary of her death, developed in collaboration with the Zaha Hadid Foundation and the Architectural Association.

This commission marks a milestone for LANZA atelier, which was founded in 2015, as the Serpentine Pavilion project has become one of the most prestigious opportunities for emerging architects worldwide since its inception in 2000 with Zaha Hadid. The pavilion's design consciously engages with British construction traditions while maintaining the studio's architectural language, emphasizing sustainability through reduced brick usage and reusability. The project underscores the Serpentine's continued role as a platform for architectural innovation and interdisciplinary cultural programming, while also honoring Hadid's legacy a decade after her death.