LANZA atelier's design for the 2026 Serpentine Pavilion in London's Kensington Gardens, titled "a serpentine," draws inspiration from the ancient crinkle-crankle wall, emphasizing material efficiency and social connectivity through its curving brick structure. The pavilion seeks to foster interactions and experiences among visitors by blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces, while also promoting a sustainable approach to architecture.
LANZA atelier's design for the 2026 Serpentine Pavilion exemplifies how the ancient technique of the crinkle-crankle wall can be modernized to achieve sustainable design goals. By utilizing the wall's undulating geometry, the pavilion uses fewer materials while enhancing structural strength and creating spatial richness, aligning with current trends of resource efficiency in architecture. This project encourages architects to explore historical methods as viable solutions for contemporary sustainability challenges, integrating material economy with social and spatial connectivity.