SERPENTINE AND THE LEGO GROUP UNVEIL PLAY PAVILION COMMISSION BY SIR PETER COOK

In The Royal Parks at Serpentine South

11 June – 10 August 2025
Press View: Tuesday 10th June, from 11am to 2pm
11am: arrival with remarks at 11.30am

Serpentine and the LEGO Group unveil the Play Pavilion, a new vibrant, interactive play commission situated alongside Serpentine South in London’s Kensington Gardens. The public art project is designed by British architect Peter Cook and showcases the power of play, with an unveiling on World Play Day on 11^th June.

Incorporating LEGO® Bricks into the design, the Play Pavilion is an immersive environment where visitors can explore the creative power of play in three dimensions. By partnering with the LEGO Group, the Play Pavilion extends a shared mission of building connections around play, beyond Serpentine’s gallery walls and into the park itself.

The Play Pavilion continues a new series of programmes presented by Serpentine welcoming families, younger audiences and teenagers, that is centred on the idea of engaging with activities for enjoyment and recreation. In 2022, Serpentine, The London Lions Basketball Club, and artist Alvaro Barrington partnered with CONSUL, Tower Hamlets Council and Weavers Adventure Playground in Bethnal Green to create a unique basketball court, enriching the local community and beyond. These new initiatives bring together artists, designers, architects, and creatives to champion the spirit of play and community.