The concept behind Zumthor's design was to create a sanctuary away from the noise and the chaos of the city, a garden within a garden.
Approaching the site, the pavilion was much less obvious than last year's, hidden away in the shadow of the trees. It appeared to be classic understated Zumthor, an area in which Nouvel received much criticism last year.
The design of the corridors, combined with the sloping roof, blocked out sound aiming to create the peaceful garden at the heart of the structure. However, I felt it had the opposite effect as most of the people in Kensington Gardens were concentrated into this small space, making it noisier and more chaotic that the area outside.
As a building, it is far more sophisticated and refined that last year's pavilion, but I can't help feeling that Nouvel made better use of the space and the setting.
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