LANZA atelier, a Mexico City-based architecture studio founded by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo, has been commissioned to design the 2025 Serpentine Pavilion in London’s Kensington Gardens. The pavilion, which will be unveiled on June 6, marks the 25th anniversary of the Serpentine Pavilion program. Inspired by the English serpentine or crinkle-crankle wall, the design features a brick wall of alternating curves, a translucent roof resting on brick columns, and a second wall that harmonizes with the tree canopy. This year’s pavilion will be accompanied by a dedicated architecture program at Serpentine South, honoring the legacy of Zaha Hadid, who designed the inaugural pavilion in 2000.
The Serpentine Pavilion commission is one of the most prestigious architectural projects globally, offering emerging and established architects a rare platform to test ambitious ideas in a public, accessible setting. The 25th anniversary edition underscores the program’s enduring influence on contemporary architecture and its role in connecting architecture, landscape, and community. By selecting LANZA atelier—a relatively young studio—the Serpentine continues its tradition of spotlighting innovative, context-driven design, while the tribute to Zaha Hadid reinforces the program’s historical significance.