Frank Gehry comes to London... at last.

One of the most famous architects in the world, Frank Gehry, said yesterday that he thinks the English just don't get him. "I've been told so many times by so many people, 'we really admire your work' - but I always hear an unspoken 'just don't put any of it here'."

The spectacular structure is anchored by four massive steel columns and is comprised of large timber planks and a complex network of overlapping glass planes that create a dramatic, multi-dimensional space.  Part-amphitheatre, part-promenade, these seemingly random elements will make a transformative place for reflection and relaxation by day, and discussion and performance by night.

Gehry said: “The Pavilion is designed as a wooden timber structure that acts as an urban street running from the park to the existing Gallery.  Inside the Pavilion, glass canopies are hung from the wooden structure to protect the interior from wind and rain and provide for shade during sunny days. The Pavilion is much like an amphitheatre, designed to serve as a place for live events, music, performance, discussion and debate.  As the visitor walks through the Pavilion they have access to terraced seating on both sides of the urban street.  In addition to the terraced seating there are five elevated seating pods, which are accessed around the perimeter of the Pavilion. These pods serve as visual markers enclosing the street and can be used as stages, private viewing platforms and dining areas.”

Inspired by Da Vinci's catapult and the striped walls of beach huts in summer, his wood, glass and steel creation will remain open until mid-October.