British studios Foster + Partners and NEON have created pavilions made from building materials, including ducting and recycled scaffolding, for this year's London Festival of Architecture.
Located on plazas outside office buildings developed by Brookfield Properties, the two pavilions were designed as colourful gathering spaces that aim to encourage discussions around recycling.
Foster + Partners created the Radial pavilion. Photo by Aaron Hargreaves
"Designed as landmarks, the pavilions are inspired by themes of circularity, community and sustainability," said Brookfield Properties.
"Responding to the London Festival of Architecture's overarching theme of Reimagine, they utilise everyday materials in innovative ways, encouraging reflection on material recycling, reuse, and climate change." Flags made from recycled waste were hung from reused scaffolding. Photo by Aaron Hargreaves
Located on a plaza outside the Principal Place office block, Foster + Partners created a colourful, rounded pavilion named Radial.
The design has a frame made from recycled scaffolding, with red, white and blue flags made from recycled waste hung in a radial pattern.
Wooden seating forms the base of the pavilion. Photo by Aaron Hargreaves
Wooden platforms at the base of the scaffolding form bench seating, intending to provide a place for reflection.
The flags' colours were chosen in reference to the grading system used to reflect the earth's rising temperature, which was develo...