Bjarke Ingels Group Serpentine Pavilion

BIG’s 2016 Serpentine Pavilion was a wilfully contradictory pavilion. Simultaneously orthogonal and transparent, and yet opaque and curvilinear this unzipped wall of GFRP (Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic) was a highly complex composite structure of unusual architectural purity and ambition.

Alchemy was appointed to analyse, plan and act as Principal Contractor for the re-use and re-deployment of this pavilion to Canada.

The scope of works involved dismantling and erection analysis and engineering, component QA/QC, temporary works design, specialist dismantling works and acting as Principal Contractor under the UK’s Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

Timescale

3 months

Scope

Construction Management Principal Contractor

Techniques

Reuse, Recycle, Redeploy
Composite Architecture

Country

United Kingdom

Alchemy are an absolute pleasure to work with. They take time to understand the way properties tick and have ensured their approach has been sympathetic to all aspects. In short I can find nothing negative to say about them. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

Andrew Wright

Countryside Manager

National Trust