The wraps have been taken off this year’s Serpentine Pavilion but the resignation of gallery chief executive Yana Peel has drawn focus away from Junya Ishigami’s temporary structure in Kensington Gardens.

Japanese architect Ishigami’s design sees slates arranged to create a single canopy roof that appears to emerge from the ground of the surrounding park. He said the interior is designed to mimic an enclosed cave-like space to give visitors a chance for contemplation.

Previous architects to have worked on the annual commission include Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry and Rem Koolhaas. The technical consultant on the this year’s scheme was Aecom.

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