Francis Kéré interview: Serpentine Pavilion 2017 | Architecture | Dezeen

In an exclusive Dezeen movie, Berlin-based architect Diébédo Francis Kéré explains how the colour of his Serpentine Pavilion and the way it lights up at night are references to his childhood in Burkina Faso.
Kéré's oval-shaped structure features a courtyard enclosed by curving walls made from stacked wooden blocks, sheltered by a large, slatted timber roof.
The form of the canopy is informed by a tree in the village of Gando in Burkina Faso, where Kéré grew up.
"The pavilion that I was commission to do is inspired by a tree," he explains in the movie, which Dezeen filmed at the Serpentine Pavilion 2017 press preview in London yesterday.
"Where I come from in Burkina Faso, a tree is often a public space. It can be a kindergarten, it can be a market - a gathering place for everyone."
The intention was to create a structure that provides shelter, while allowing visitors to experience the natural elements, Kéré says.
"The idea was to create a huge canopy that allows the visitors to feel the elements but being protected," he explains.
"It is enclosed by wooden blocks which are perforated and allow the air to circulate, which creates comfort inside."
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[@rr7firefly]

There are some years (recently) when the pavilion looks like a pile of building materials, with little connection to architectural principles. But this one by Francis Kéré is a delight. A beautiful and sensitive composition of spaces and structural elements, with a clear hierarchy of forms. Congratulations, Mister Kéré for the commission and a successful project.

[@lucianabmm]

This is so beautiful and emotional. Francis Kéré is a true inspiration.

[@lowesonia8551]

Truly Beautiful . One can imagine being in your village love the colours SUPERB.

[@derickkwizera6516]

Great piece of Architecture!

[@alexcouri_arquiteto]

simply amazing!!

[@yhuni7265]

Congratulate your prize herr, Kéré
You deserve it.👍

[@TataTrue]

this is so cool, Dezeen has a RUclips page.i am so happy

[@smsm-ri4hi]

Very beautiful video thank you

[@fiftyseventh]

beautiful

[@fernandorm5317]

Pure Genius!

[@kiyakaisaac626]

Inspirational!

[@AKorigami]

VERY COOL!

[@arquistidesfm5651]

Sublime! 💘✌(:

[@francescos7361]

Thanks , my research is near .

[@CUBETechie]

2:10 are this wooden Elements movable?

[@victoremisho9432]

❤️❤️❤️

[@CUBETechie]

How big is this Pavillon?

[@aylachagas476]

quantos metros quadrado tem ?

[@massimoconcordia4455]

Tradurre in italiano GRAZIE da MAXX

[@TemplarX2]

When it rains it will look like a waterfall inside.