7/27/2023 0 Comments Expo 2020 dubai korea pavilionThe pavilions simple yet elegant design seamlessly reflects the fascinating tradition of Finnish architecture. ![]() Image Credits – Expo 2020 Dubaiīuilt around a calm, timber-lined space where people can escape from the bustle of the event, the Finland Pavilion is designed by Helsinki studio JKMM Architects. ![]() The Finland Pavilion brings together the country’s icy landscapes with the culture of Expo 2020’s host nation. Additionally hung between the hulls is a wave-shaped roof membrane to filter the sunlight that enters the building – a strategy to create a pavilion that didn’t require air conditioning. The ropes – like the boats – were chosen to evoke a nautical connection and hung around the exterior to enclose and shade the building in place of walls. Coloured green, white and red, representing the Italian flag – the boat hulls are surrounded by a curtain made from 70 kilometres of rope manufactured from two million plastic bottles. It’s structure is formed from 150 slender vertical steel pillars, each 27 meters high that supports a trio of 40-metre-long upturned boat hulls. With the intention of demonstrating how temporary structures don’t need to be highly wasteful, the pavilion was created with an aim to investigate reusable materials and natural cooling. Image Credits – Expo 2020 Dubaiīrilliantly designed by Carlo Ratti Associati, the Italy Pavilion uses architecture for a creative and innovative presentation of “beauty that connects people”. Coloured green, white and red – the structure represents the Italian flag. Brought to life by a collective of Saudi artists in the Vision space, a giant, multi-faceted 30-metre diameter globe with an interactive floor takes one on an audiovisual journey through the Kingdom’s creative scene. The structure’s creative façade represents the Kingdom’s unlimited drive, as well as its welcoming character and deep-rooted culture. With a total area of 13,059-square-meter, architect Boris Micka Associates designed an innovative and sustainable design. The Saudi Arabia Pavilion is a reflection of the Kingdom’s past and it offers a glimpse into our shared future, taking one on a journey across four main pillars – people, nature, heritage and opportunities. Boris Micka Associates created a sustainable design for the Saudi Arabia Pavilion. Within the rest of the pavilion are a series of immersive exhibits dedicated to both the rich history and future of the country. At the centre of this 15,000-square-meter pavilion is a sphere-shaped void that serves as an auditorium with a capacity of 200. Each of the wings pivots around a single point and the entire roof can be opened in three minutes. This four-storey pavilion was informed by a falcon in flight and is topped by a series of locally produced carbon fiber wings that can be closed to shelter the roof solar panels. The conceptual framework was based on inspiration from the grace and force of a falcon – the UAE’s national bird. A sight to behold, every aspect of the pavilion is representative of the host country – from the building’s architecture to the surrounding landscape. Swiss-Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava created the UAE Pavilion, designed to serve as a symbol of their pioneering spirit. The framework of the UAE Pavilion is inspired by a falcon – the UAE’s national bird. Scroll to take a virtual tour of a spectacular array of pavilions that caught our eye. With endless possibilities for inspiration, these pavilions designed by architects from Santiago Calatrava to WOHA are a pièce de résistance in their own right. ![]() With 192 country pavilions and a host of signature pavilions, visitors can enjoy immersive experiences and find themselves in the center of events that create the future of humanity. ![]() For the first time in history – every participating country has its own pavilion showcasing their cultural heritage and latest technological innovations. Showcasing architecture and innovation with the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”, Dubai Expo 2020 has officially opened with no shortage of eye-catching structures.
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