Edge Hill Pavilion

Metal, in collaboration with Liverpool Biennial and the Big Table Network, commissioned Colombian artist and architect team Luis Fernando Pelaez and Juan Manuel Pelaez to design and fabricate a temporary outdoor ‘pavilion’ at Edge Hill Station in Liverpool. The proposed structure is situated off Tunnel Road (L7) on the approach road to Platforms 3 and 4, until the end of 2008 and is free and accessible to the public.

The structure was designed by the artists based on an area of wooden Grade 11 listed* paving at the station, dating back to the early 1800’s. The individual ‘peg’ sections of the paving reminded the artists of moorings for ships and they liked the idea of referencing travel from the past whilst looking to the future.

The pavilion will be programmed by Metal and the residents and community around Edge Hill station. This commission will become a beacon for the area, a visual statement of ambition and aspiration for the use of the station as a cultural resource.

Dates

Summer 3 May 2008 - 31 Oct 2008

* The Kensington Pavilion will launch in May 2008 with special events and performances throughout the Summer.

Road Directions

By car Edge Hill is accessible from Tunnel Rd, off Wavertree Rd or Smithdown Rd. Parking available on the approach road to the ticket office.

Public Transport Directions

Regular trains, one stop on, from Lime St.