# Chapel-Like Cylindrical Pavilions Theaster Gates & Adjaye Associates Create a Space for Reflection By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-for-reflection References: [serpentinegalleries.org](https://www.serpentinegalleries.org/about/serpentine-pavilion/) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/06/07/theaster-gates-black-chapel-serpentine-pavilion-2022/) A space for reflection was the driving force for this year's Serpentine Pavilion, located in the Kensington Gardens in London. Commissioned by the [Serpentine Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion), the Serpentine Pavilion is an annual occurrence from June to October that "has become an international site for architectural experimentation." In 2022, the Serpentine Gallery tapped the talents of Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates who worked alongside architecture studio [Adjaye Associates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/princeton-university-art-museum) to create a meditative space for reflection. The structure is cylindrical and chapel-like. Aptly titled 'Black Chapel,' the pavilion is mostly constructed with blackened timber. Gates' installation references some historic religious structures like the 16th-century Tempietto in Rome and the bottle kilns in Stoke-on-Trent in England. The Black Chapel pavilion was purchased by [Therme Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culture-of-batheing) and it will be relocated after its run at the Kensington Gardens. Image Credit: Iwan Baan ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Meditative Architecture:** Explore the potential of creating architecture and public spaces dedicated to quiet reflection and meditation. - **Cylindrical Structures:** Rethink architectural designs and explore the possibilities of creating cylindrical structures as a new standard in buildings and pavilions. - **Collaborative Installations:** Invest in partnerships between artists and architects to create innovative and meaningful installations that push boundaries and showcase new possibilities for design and public spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can leverage meditative architecture and cylindrical structures to create innovative designs for places of worship, public spaces, and private residences. - **Art:** Artists can collaborate with architects to create installations that highlight the intersection of art and architecture and their potential to elevate public spaces and experiences. - **Tourism:** Developers and tourism industry professionals can leverage meditative spaces and unique installations to create new tourism experiences and destinations that go beyond the traditional sightseeing and cultural tours. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Timber Gathering Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gathering-space.md) - [Black Timber Structural Pyramids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwaee.md) - [Star-Shaped Structural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelagic-void.md) - [Tent-Like Exhibition Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolack-pavilion.md) - [Serene Wooden Garden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-pavilion-1.md) - [Segmented Lightflow Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-capsule-in-time.md) - [Serene Waterfront Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion.md) - [Chequered Garden Tea Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rashid-ali.md) - [Reflective Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-caviar.md)