Rare Book Library| Exhibition Pavilions

Compared to large architectural designs that are rigorous, time-consuming, and with many conditions, the creation of temporary spaces offers greater freedom and flexibility, providing architects with a stage for experimental and artistic designs. Since the summer of 2000, the Serpentine Pavilion in Kensington Gardens, London, has become an annual focal point in the global architectural community. This event invites renowned architects from around the world, who have yet to realize a physical building in the UK, to create spatial designs without a budget limit, presenting their unique design. 

Similar projects include the Young Architects Program (YAP, 1999–2019) at MoMA PS1 in New York and the X-site project (2014–) at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM), inspired by YAP. These projects allow architects to explore more diverse possibilities and attract widespread public attention. With the exhibitions of the Serpentine Pavilion and the X-site project in 2024, the Wensing Arts Foundation organizes a book exhibition titled "Pavilions" to present publications and books by architects from previous years. Through these publications, the exhibition discusses the mutual influence of architecture and art. During the exhibition, winners of the X-site project from 2016 and 2024 are invited to share their experiences, so the audience are able to continue the dialogue through both print and in-person conversations on different occasions.