This week, the Serpentine Gallery unveiled a pavilion but lost its CEO
This week on Dezeen, the Serpentine Pavilion by Japanese architect Junya Ishigami was unveiled in London, but the event was overshadowed by the unexpected resignation of Serpentine CEO Yana Peel.
Built to resemble "a hill made out of rocks" Ishigami's pavilion has a roof made up of 61 tonnes of Cumbrian slate. It is held up by 106 thin columns in a grid pattern.
The architect told Dezeen his aim was to "make the architecture part of the landscape rather than making it an independent building".
Serpentine Pavilion opening overshadowed by resignation of CEO Yana Peel after spyware row
The pavilion opening coincided with the resignation of chief executive Yana Peel over allegations that she was connected to Israeli cyber-tech firm NSO Group Technologies. Peel cited a "concerted lobbying campaign" and "toxic personal attacks" against her and her family as the reason behind her decision to quit.
Yinka Ilori covers adult playground in Pinterest's most pinned colours at Cannes Lions
Yinka Ilori is the man of the moment with two new projects this week, following the opening of The Colour Palace last week. The London-based designer created the exhibition design of a Somerset House show celebrating 50 years of black creativity in the UK.
Meanwhile in the south of France, Ilori provided a place for strung-out ad execs to release their inner-child in a playground featuring a see-saw and roundabout emblazoned with popular Pinterest colours.
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