Canadian development firm Westbank has reconstructed the 2016 Serpentine Pavilion in downtown Toronto, bringing it back to life in the public realm as it begins a multi-city tour ? a first for a Serpentine Pavilion. Designed by one of the world?s leading architecture firms, BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, the temporary structure is located at King and Brant Streets and will open to the public on Saturday, September 15. Unzipped will provide Torontonians and visitors to the city with an exceptional, curated experience making it a must-see destination throughout its fall 2018 run.
The Pavilion ? made of 1802 stacked fibreglass ?bricks?, stands 14 metres (46 feet) tall at its apex, 27 metres (88.5 feet) long and 12 metres (39 feet) wide ? was disassembled in London following its 2016 run by the Serpentine Gallery and transported to North America for re-assembly in Toronto. This is the first time a Serpentine Pavilion has made its way to North America. Here it will play host to Unzipped, Westbank?s newest exhibition. Unzipped will showcase an intimate collaboration between developer and architect, where every element of design is considered in relation to its site, environment and the city in which it will stand. The exhibit exemplifies the shared ideas of Westbank and BIG, drawing a correlation between architecture, culture and city-building. This BIG and Westbank collaboration of patronage and design is also a rare client and architect relationship, where vision and mission ...