Serpentine Gallery

Today on a stroll around Hyde Park, we ran into this year's Serpentine Pavilion. This year's exhibit was designed by architect Jose Selgas. He was part of a group that was named Architects of the Year by the German Design Council among many other notable awards and accolades.  The exhibit itself is an ethereal set of tunnels which park-goers can explore at their own leisure. The walls of the tunnels are slightly transparent allowing light to filter in and reflect on the material. The different angles of light created many different colors, primarily pinks, purples, and oranges within the walls. The colors of the exhibit contrast greatly with the natural colors of the surrounding grass and trees within the park. I believe the design is intended to make you feel as though you have been transported from the park to another world altogether. Selgas' design made me feel as though I was walking onto the set of the next science-fiction movie.

On a non-design related note here's what the park looks like for those who are curious:

PS: These not-so-little guys are as elegant as they are loud. When I bumped into one today I don't know who screamed louder, me or the swan!