Real estate developer and operator Brookfield Properties has today announced the launch of two pavilions, one designed by Foster + Partners and the other by NEON, as part of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA). 

“Radial” by Foster & Partners and “Squiggle” by NEON are located outside of two of Brookfield Properties’ key London office buildings. They were designed as landmarks, inspired by themes of circularity, community, and sustainability. The structures respond to the LFA’s theme of “Reimagine,” in which they utilize everyday materials in innovative ways to encourage reflection on material recycling, reuse, and climate change.

“Radial” aims to function as a space for pause and reflection. It features a radial pattern of flags made from 100% reused and recycled construction materials, including plastic bottles and scaffolding. 

The flags hang above curved wooden benches and are colored in tones of red, blue, and white, which is a reflection of a grading system developed by British scientist and professor, Ed Hawkins, that reflects the earth’s rising temperature over the last 100 years. 

“Squiggle” is constructed from flexible ducting and is meant to represent the nonlinear nature of life. The pavilion was designed by artist and architect, Vilina Koivisto and Mark Nixon. The design draws on the innate physical properties and tactile nature of the ducting. Its bright green and yellow colors were chosen to inject color into its surroundings. 

Following the installation, the ducting will be recycled into products, such as shopping bags, bins, detergent containers, trays, flowerpots, garden furniture, floor tiles, ropes, and crates. 

A series of community events and workshops are planned at both locations across the summer. 

“It’s wonderful to see ‘Radial’ and ‘Squiggle’ launch as part of the LFA programme - this year’s theme, ‘reimagine’, resonates across both pavilions through their inventive reinterpretation of reused materials,” said Curatorial Director at Brookfield Properties, Saff Williams. “They create inviting and interactive spaces that draw in visitors and transform outdoor city spaces into a hub for gathering. Architecture is not just about buildings; it’s about the stories they tell, the connections they foster and the dreams they inspire. Both pavilions will give those visiting Principal Place and Citypoint in the coming months the opportunity to create new stories.”