The pavilion, called The City of Man, is composed of 20 functional modules that can be assembled freely, Giampaolo Imbrighi, its designer, said at a press conference today.
The design was inspired by a traditional Shanghai game, Imbrighi said. In the game, children drop a batch of 20 to 30 sticks on a table and try to move one stick at a time without moving the others until all the sticks are cleared.
Imbrighi said the shape of the pavilion is as changeable as the game, which is called "Shanghai" in Italy.
The 20 modules represent the 20 regions of Italy, making the whole pavilion embody a mini Italian city.
The design also represents the harmony of different cultures and regions. When people walk in the pavilion, they will feel like walking in a city that combines Shanghai's Shikumen-style lanes and an Italian square, Quintieri said.
Italy reserved a 6,000-square-meter plot of land for its pavilion, which will be made with cutting edge "transparent concrete," Quintieri added.
mercredi 13 janvier 2010
Shanghai World Expo - Australian pavilion
It's easy to see how the Australian pavilion sits very comfortably with the Expo theme; we journey to our cities everyday. The best cities have to be discovered over time to fully appreciate what they have to offer and once we start to understand their personalities we start to truly enjoy them for all that they are.
Presenting the Australian story within this context allows for a diverse canvas to build a great show and gives us real room to move within the expo theme.
The building's exterior is clad in a rich red ochre steel material, this material reminds us of Kata Tjuta while being representative of clusters of city blocks, but most importantly, it will become immediately identifiable as Australian.
The pavilion will serve as a great drawcard, it's iconic without screaming any clichés at the audience. It's inviting and interesting.
It's also a very practical design that suits the government's purposes with areas that are both inside and out so we can tailor a truly Australian experience for our visitors as well as being a great envelope for the shows and important VIP and business programs that happen within its walls.
Over coming months the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) will work with Think OTS, architects Wood Marsh and other subcontractors to further develop these initial concepts to reflect the needs of project stakeholders. Think OTS will refine three design and cost options for the pavilion and submit to DFAT for approval. DFAT will then seek funding, through the federal budget process, for the remainder of the project. The proposal will include funding for the construction and operation of the pavilion as well as associated business, cultural and communications programs.
In the words of our project architects Wood Marsh:
"The Australian pavilion has been designed to stand in its surrounds as a bold sculptural form, both modern and organic.
Set amongst a stark landscape of white sand dunes, the sensuous ribbon of the façade generates an undulating form which is designed to have no obvious front, rear or sides with the prominent entry articulated by a large glazed tear and recessed signage.
The form varies dramatically as one moves through the surrounding walkways and pavilions. Circulation ramps protrude in and out of the curving façade, providing for interest and views for participants and intrigue for passers by.
The singular materiality of the cladding reinforces the form, with the earthly tones of the Corten steel referencing the ubiquitous Australian landscape while the highly sculptural skin expresses the modernity and quality design of our cities.
The continuous façade is broken with glazed tears that provide access and light. Internally the large performance space and ancillary functions are organised around a full height internal courtyard giving some drama to the spatial relationships within.
The pavilion expresses the duality of the sparse Australian landscape and its densely populated urban centres."
Presenting the Australian story within this context allows for a diverse canvas to build a great show and gives us real room to move within the expo theme.
The building's exterior is clad in a rich red ochre steel material, this material reminds us of Kata Tjuta while being representative of clusters of city blocks, but most importantly, it will become immediately identifiable as Australian.
The pavilion will serve as a great drawcard, it's iconic without screaming any clichés at the audience. It's inviting and interesting.
It's also a very practical design that suits the government's purposes with areas that are both inside and out so we can tailor a truly Australian experience for our visitors as well as being a great envelope for the shows and important VIP and business programs that happen within its walls.
Over coming months the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) will work with Think OTS, architects Wood Marsh and other subcontractors to further develop these initial concepts to reflect the needs of project stakeholders. Think OTS will refine three design and cost options for the pavilion and submit to DFAT for approval. DFAT will then seek funding, through the federal budget process, for the remainder of the project. The proposal will include funding for the construction and operation of the pavilion as well as associated business, cultural and communications programs.
In the words of our project architects Wood Marsh:
"The Australian pavilion has been designed to stand in its surrounds as a bold sculptural form, both modern and organic.
Set amongst a stark landscape of white sand dunes, the sensuous ribbon of the façade generates an undulating form which is designed to have no obvious front, rear or sides with the prominent entry articulated by a large glazed tear and recessed signage.
The form varies dramatically as one moves through the surrounding walkways and pavilions. Circulation ramps protrude in and out of the curving façade, providing for interest and views for participants and intrigue for passers by.
The singular materiality of the cladding reinforces the form, with the earthly tones of the Corten steel referencing the ubiquitous Australian landscape while the highly sculptural skin expresses the modernity and quality design of our cities.
The continuous façade is broken with glazed tears that provide access and light. Internally the large performance space and ancillary functions are organised around a full height internal courtyard giving some drama to the spatial relationships within.
The pavilion expresses the duality of the sparse Australian landscape and its densely populated urban centres."
Shanghai World Expo - UK pavilion
Britain has chosen a fascinating lit cube design for its national pavilion at the World Expo 2010 Shanghai. The Pavilion of Ideas, designed by Heatherwich Studio. The pavilion looks like a box with thousands of spines that hover without visible support above a public square.
All the spines, which can swing in the breeze, are tipped with tiny colored light sources which can display a variety of images together.
"The image can be changed every day or every week. If people love to see David Beckham, we will play Beckham's picture. If Louis Hamilton wins the F1 Championship, maybe we will show Hamilton," said Elliot.
Inside the pavilion, visitors will see an enormous digital screen showing various contents. The outside area of the pavilion will be an exhibition space and auditorium as well as a cafe and shops surrounded by two strips of grass.
The pavilion will be as ecological as possible and the designers are trying to make all the aspects recyclable and carbon-neutral. It is light, without heavy concrete foundations and will "touch the ground softly," according to the introduction by Heatherwich.
The UK has chosen to build its own 6,000-square-meter pavilion on the Pudong side of the Expo site, beside the Lupu Bridge. Construction is expected to kick off before the summer next year.
All the spines, which can swing in the breeze, are tipped with tiny colored light sources which can display a variety of images together.
"The image can be changed every day or every week. If people love to see David Beckham, we will play Beckham's picture. If Louis Hamilton wins the F1 Championship, maybe we will show Hamilton," said Elliot.
Inside the pavilion, visitors will see an enormous digital screen showing various contents. The outside area of the pavilion will be an exhibition space and auditorium as well as a cafe and shops surrounded by two strips of grass.
The pavilion will be as ecological as possible and the designers are trying to make all the aspects recyclable and carbon-neutral. It is light, without heavy concrete foundations and will "touch the ground softly," according to the introduction by Heatherwich.
The UK has chosen to build its own 6,000-square-meter pavilion on the Pudong side of the Expo site, beside the Lupu Bridge. Construction is expected to kick off before the summer next year.
Shanghai World Expo - French pavilion
The French government has allocated a record 50 million euros (552 million yuan) budget for the national pavilion.At least 80 percent of the total budget will be used in constructing the 6,000-square-meter pavilion.
Shanghai World Expo - Canadian pavilion
Canada unveiled its national pavilion design for World Expo 2010 in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, the country said as it signed the participation contract with organizers today.
The 6,000-square-meter Canada Pavilion, among the biggest at the site, will feature an exhibition themed "The Living City: Inclusive, Sustainable, Creative."
The pavilion is about the size of two-and-a-half NHL ice hockey rinks, said Susan Gregson, Canada's consul general in Shanghai. It is expected to welcome up to 5.5 million people or 30,000 visitors per day during the six-month Expo period.
The 6,000-square-meter Canada Pavilion, among the biggest at the site, will feature an exhibition themed "The Living City: Inclusive, Sustainable, Creative."
The pavilion is about the size of two-and-a-half NHL ice hockey rinks, said Susan Gregson, Canada's consul general in Shanghai. It is expected to welcome up to 5.5 million people or 30,000 visitors per day during the six-month Expo period.
The pavilion will be anchored by an open public place and surrounded by three large structures. The square will be a performing area, where visitors can watch the performances of Cirque du Soleil before checking out the pavilion, said Gregson.
The overall budget for the Canadian pavilion will be 45 million Canadian dollars (US$43.57 million), she added.
Canada has also given environmental protection consideration into the pavilion. Part of the pavilion's exterior walls will be covered by a special kind of greenery and rainwater will be collected by a drainage system for use inside the pavilion.
Cirque du Soleil created the concept design for the Canada Pavilion, said Gregson. The country is still searching for contractors for its architectural services, constructions and technical operations, whose public tendering is being processed by Canadian Heritage.
Canada is the 11th participant to sign a participation contract with the organizers.
Cirque du Soleil will also create public performances, organize cultural programs and develop strategic corporate alliances for the pavilion.
The overall budget for the Canadian pavilion will be 45 million Canadian dollars (US$43.57 million), she added.
Canada has also given environmental protection consideration into the pavilion. Part of the pavilion's exterior walls will be covered by a special kind of greenery and rainwater will be collected by a drainage system for use inside the pavilion.
Cirque du Soleil created the concept design for the Canada Pavilion, said Gregson. The country is still searching for contractors for its architectural services, constructions and technical operations, whose public tendering is being processed by Canadian Heritage.
Canada is the 11th participant to sign a participation contract with the organizers.
Cirque du Soleil will also create public performances, organize cultural programs and develop strategic corporate alliances for the pavilion.
Shanghai World Expo - German pavilion
In June 2006, the Federal Minister of Economics Michael Glos announced the participation of Germany in the Expo 2010. A plot measuring 6,000 m² has been reserved for the German pavilion. Buildings will be erected on 60 to 80 per cent of this area, with a maximum building height of 20 metres. The German pavilion will be located in Zone C near the Lupu bridge, in the second row along the Huang Pu River. Close by will be the pavilions of France, Italy, Spain, Poland and Switzerland. The building plot for the pavilion is expected to be available at the end of 2007.
A proposed focus for the German pavilion will be submitted to the Chinese Expo organisers by the end of 2007, including the main theme of the pavilion design and exhibition. This will be in line with the "Better City, Better Life" theme of the Expo. The detailed plans for the pavilion will be drawn up in 2008.
A proposed focus for the German pavilion will be submitted to the Chinese Expo organisers by the end of 2007, including the main theme of the pavilion design and exhibition. This will be in line with the "Better City, Better Life" theme of the Expo. The detailed plans for the pavilion will be drawn up in 2008.
Shanghai World Expo - Spanish pavilion
The Spainish Pavilion will have a steel structure and a wicker cover. The Spanish handcrafters will weave different patterns by using wickers of different colors, said Benedetta Tagliabue, designer of the pavilion.
The wickers will be covered by a special material that is water-proof and to keep the pavilion in an agreeable temperature, said Tagliabue.
The wickers will be covered by a special material that is water-proof and to keep the pavilion in an agreeable temperature, said Tagliabue.
With sunshine penetrate through the aperture of wickers and the blue sky above, the visitors will be able to enjoy a nice walk in the open air, the designer said.
"Spain has a very long history in making wicker-weaving products. We know that China has that kind of handcraft too. So we think this is what we could find something in common," said Tagliabue.
Also, the pavilion is very strong, she said. The designers have considered the bad weathers in Shanghai during the Expo period, such as typhoon or the raining season, the designer said.
The Spanish government is going to invest 1.8 million euros into the pavilion, said Javier Conde de Saro, Spain's commissioner general for World Expo Shanghai.
The pavilion, with a total floor area of 8,500 square meters, will have both open squares for cultural performances as well the indoor area for exhibitions and cafeterias.
Conde de Saro said the Spanish organisers might bring unique Spanish cultural events to Shanghai Expo, possibly the Flamenco dancing, and hopefully the performance venue will not be limited in the Spanish pavilion.
"Spain has a very long history in making wicker-weaving products. We know that China has that kind of handcraft too. So we think this is what we could find something in common," said Tagliabue.
Also, the pavilion is very strong, she said. The designers have considered the bad weathers in Shanghai during the Expo period, such as typhoon or the raining season, the designer said.
The Spanish government is going to invest 1.8 million euros into the pavilion, said Javier Conde de Saro, Spain's commissioner general for World Expo Shanghai.
The pavilion, with a total floor area of 8,500 square meters, will have both open squares for cultural performances as well the indoor area for exhibitions and cafeterias.
Conde de Saro said the Spanish organisers might bring unique Spanish cultural events to Shanghai Expo, possibly the Flamenco dancing, and hopefully the performance venue will not be limited in the Spanish pavilion.
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