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The iconic Termite Pavilion is coming to the end of its presentation at the centre of London Zoo, having previously been displayed in Festival Square outside the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre last year. It is now looking for a new and final home, and we would encourage viewings over the months of August and September. It is an iconic structure full of wonder and aesthetic beauty. During its time at the Zoo and at the South Bank Centre, it has created awe and inspiration for all who have come into contact with it. It is extremely versatile, acting as a great enclosed event space and walk through exhibit, while at the same time a contemplative temple-like quiet place for thought.

 The Termite Pavilion is a 6 x 6 x 6m cube of sustainable timber based on a three dimensional scan of an actual termite mound in Namibia, southern Africa. We selected a central section of the computer model of the termite mound and scaled it up to a size which would allow humans to move through it. It is a spectacular outdoor or indoor installation, and can hold up to 20 people comfortably inside. It could easily be a unique pavilion for a private garden or public park, or as a dramatic architectural highlight in a corporate office entrance.

It has impressive green credentials, as we/it won the Observer Ethical Conservation Award in 2010.

As you know it has had international press from having the BBC weather broadcast inside it, as well as being featured in all four UK broadsheets, architectural journals like Territories, and design magazines Dezeen, Icon and Above.

There are sliding scales of prices depending on how and where the sculpture is to be delivered. The team behind it is eager for it to go to a good home. We would encourage a visit to see this exceptional sculpture and can arrange access for this to take place.

You will find some panoramic pics of the Termite Pavillion here

http://www.panoramicearth.com/5584/London/London_Zoo_-_Pestival%27s_Termite_Pavilion_-_Inside
http://www.panoramicearth.com/5583/London/London_Zoo_-_Pestival%27s_Termite_Pavilion

If there is any other information you immediately require, please don't hesitate to ask.

I look forward to hearing from you.

your sincerely

 Bridget

Bridget Nicholls 
Director /Founder Pestival 
The First International Zoo Art Fellow. 

ZSL London Zoo 
Artist-in-Residence London Zoo 2010 -2013 
Voted a Woman to Watch - Cultural Leadership Programme 2010 http://www.culturalleadership.org.uk/w2wlist/