Author Topic: Best designed pavilions (Expo 2010) (Read 695 times)

khurram · « **on:** October 08, 2010, 01:16:25 AM »

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Korea Pavilion (Expo 2010)
It's most complex and unique. One that has Korean writings all over it. I think it is the most unique building I've come across. The building is 3 stories and comprised of 20 basic letters of the Korean alphabets. Beautiful both in the day & night! One cannot begin to grasp the complexity of this architecture with a mere picture.

Pavilion Facts:
Theme: Friendly City, Colorful Life
Highlights: Basic Letters of the ROK Alphabet
National Pavilion Day: May 26
Pavilion Area: Around 6,000 Square Meters
Location: Within Zone A of the Expo site

khurram · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2010, 01:16:38 AM »

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Saudi Arabia Pavilion (Expo 2010)
The most expensive pavilion and the most imposing one at the Expo. It is a "moon-ship" structure with the largest IMAX theater housed within. If there is a way to flaunt one's wealth, this is the way to go! Most spectacular in the night!

Pavilion Facts:
Theme: Vitality of Life
Highlights: Moon Boat
National Pavilion Day: September 23
Pavilion Area: Around 6,000 Square Meters
Location: Within Zone A of the Expo site

khurram · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2010, 01:16:48 AM »

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Poland Pavilion (Expo 2010)
One of the most unique in the Expo ground. I love the originality of this pavilion. Inside, it looks great too although there really isn't much to do. Simply take some pictures and that's about it! The design attempts to mirror " the combination of modernity and folk art, representing the creativity and imagination of Poland." Well done, Poland!

Pavilion Facts
Highlights: Paper-cutting
Theme: Human, Creativity & the City
National Pavilion Day: May 22
Pavilion Area: Approximately 3,000 Square Meters
Location: Zone C of the Expo site

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khurram · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2010, 01:17:11 AM »

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Spain Pavilion (Expo 2010)
The vibrancy of Spain is being displayed fully with its use of rattan. The Spain Pavilion is "designed to be a hand-weaved wicker basket structure supported by the steel framework inside. "The Basket," as some have dubbed the pavilion, is "dressed" in more than 8,000 wicker panels in brown, beige, and black. Wicker weaving is a tradition in both Spain and China and the pavilion is like a bridge connecting the two nations. The panels were handmade by craftsmen in Shandong Province, each one unique in design."

The most interesting item to look out for in this pavilion is the gigantic baby which can smile and cry. It was pure fun to see what technology could do!

Pavilion Facts:
Theme: From the City of Our Parents to the City of Our Children
Highlights: Basket
Designer: Benedetta Tagliabue
National Pavilion Day: August 30
Pavilion Area: Around 6,000 sq m
Location: Within Zone C of the Expo Site

khurram · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2010, 01:17:20 AM »

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Russia Pavilion (Expo 2010)
Russia has one of the most interesting structures with some irregular patterns on its roof. These irregular shaped 20 m high towers look awesome especially in the night. According to Expo, the Russian Pavilion highlights "Unique Design With their irregular shapes, these 20-meter towers are located among the natural landscapes of a green lawn and water. Taking a close look, visitors will find that these towers form a circle that takes after the formation of a famous Russian dance. The roofs of the towers are decorated with hollow pictures in colors widely used for traditional Russian garments, symbolizing the integration of various ethnic groups in the country."

Pavilion Facts:
Theme: New Russia: City and Citizen
National Pavilion day: September 28
Pavilion Area: Around 6000 sq m
Location: Zone C of the Expo Site

khurram · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2010, 01:17:34 AM »

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Danish Pavilion (Expo 2010)
Minimalistic and artistic design renders this pavilion one of the most beautiful. The regrettable thing is there isn't much to do or see inside, unless you're a big fan of the Little mermaid!
"The pavilion paints its steel structure white, to represent the sailing traditions of the country and to help keep the pavilion cool."

Pavilion Facts:
Theme: Welfairytales
Highlights: Double Spiral
National Pavilion Day: June 29
Pavilion Area: Around 3000 sq m
Location: Within Zone C of the Expo Site

khurram · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2010, 01:17:46 AM »

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China Pavilion (Expo 2010)
The showcase & centerpiece of the Expo. It is painted in red and known as "The Crown of the East," with "a distinctive roof, made of traditional dougong or brackets, which date back more than 2,000 years. The dougong style features wooden brackets fixed layer upon layer between the top of a column and a crossbeam. This unique structural component of interlocking wooden brackets is one of the most important elements in traditional Chinese architecture. Dougong was widely used in the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC-467 BC)."

"The contour design of the pavilion is based on the concept of "Oriental Crown, Splendid China, Ample Barn, and Rich People," to express the spirit and disposition of Chinese culture. The pavilion will have a core exhibition area on the top floor, an experience area on the second and a functional area on the first. China's achievements in urban development from ancient to modern times will be the core theme of the pavilion."

Despite the beauty of this pavilion, to get inside, you must go to the Expo at least 3 hours before its opening hour to get tickets! That means one has to begin queuing around 6 am! What a drag!!!

Pavilion Facts:
Theme: Chinese Wisdom in Urban Development
Highlights: Traditional Dougong Style
National Pavilion Day: October 1
Location: Within Zone A of the Expo Site

khurram · « **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2010, 01:17:59 AM »

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Japan Pavilion (Expo 2010)
Is it pink or is it purplish? Well, it depends on what time of the day you're looking at it! Anyway, this is "semi-circular structure, covered by a purple membrane material. Several antennae and caves make the pavilion a "breathing organism," which will express the harmony between the human heart and technology. The pavilion has been dubbed "Purple Silkworm Island" by Chinese people." Look out for the robots inside and enjoy the future technology that is to be found in your living room soon! I want that iReal!

Pavilion Facts:
Theme: Harmony of the Hearts, Harmony of the Skills
Highlights: Breathing Organism
National Pavilion Day: June 12
Location: Within Zone B of the Expo Site
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See the full review, "The Robot Violinist".

khurram · « **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2010, 01:18:09 AM »

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Norway Pavilion (Expo 2010)
"Norway's pavilion, with the theme "Norway, powered by nature," was constructed around 15 model trees made from Norway's pine trees and Chinese bamboo. Wood is widely used as a construction material in Norway while bamboo is the traditional construction material in China. The pavilion aims to present an impression that Norway is a livable place, Norwegians' harmonious relationship with nature, their reverence for nature and how nature has provoked Norway's inspiration. Norway hopes to dedicate each tree to different cities in China."

This pavilion, together with Poland Pavilion, is most beautiful in the night. Its architecture reminds me of the time I spent in Norway!

Pavilion Facts:
Theme: Norway, Powered by Nature
Highlights: Wood Structure, 15 Model Trees
National Pavilion Day: May 28
Pavilion Area: Around 3,000 Square Meters
Location: Within Zone C of the Expo Site

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