In the tradition of precedent setting architecture on edges of Serpentine Lake in London’s Hyde Park, a new sculptural coffee house draws inspiration from the flight of stingray through water.
Creating Landmark Form and Materiality:
Complex and fluid, the undulating canopy was designed by Mizzi Studio in collaboration with Arup Engineers and realized by manufacturer mouldCAM, who developed the carbon and glass-fibre reinforced structural skin (semi-monocoque), and manufactured it using a state-of-the-art large format 5-axis CNC milling machine.
The canopy was then hand-painted using specialist techniques, to create a resulting finish that is aged-brass like in finish and intricately textured like snake skin.
As a detail, the canopy tapers towards the end, creating a fine edge profile and a delightful space for customers to sit under shelter and enjoy the park.
Materials selected for the interior include deep blue tiles behind a bespoke walnut-clad counter, an earthy terrazzo floor, green leather upholstered chairs and Perlino Rosato marble surface. With an open feeling, the semi-transparent pavilion aims to blend into the Grade I listed landscape of Hyde Park that surrounds.
