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China Pavilion: Four giant pillars support the crown of the East

Theme: "Chinese Wisdom in Urban Development". Because the shape resembles an ancient hat, it was named " Crown of the East".

Style Highlights: Full of Chinese elements while meeting functional requirements

The National Pavilion rises in the center and overhangs, becoming a sculptural main body that condenses Chinese elements and symbolizes the Chinese spirit - Oriental The regional pavilion unfolds horizontally, setting off the national pavilion in the form of a stretched platform base, becoming an open, flexible, people-friendly, and rich-layered city square; the two compete with and complement each other, and together they form an expression of a prosperous country. The unified whole of the theme. The functions of the national pavilion and the regional pavilion are divided into upper and lower parts, and the main and subordinate shapes are coordinated. The space is guided by the north-south main axis, forming a spectacular urban space sequence and a unique landmark building group.

Tower of Harmony: "Spiral Ferris Wheel"

It was transformed from the chimney of the 110-year-old Nanshi Power Plant on the bank of the Huangpu River. It has a sightseeing function and the main plant of the thermal power plant was transformed. The Future Exploration Pavilion is one of the theme pavilions of the World Expo. The tower is 201 meters high and will retain the original appearance of the chimney. It will use 25 space capsules to transport people along a spiral orbit. Each space capsule carries 6 passengers. It is expected to carry more than 650 passengers per hour.

The "Expo Harmony Tower" looks like a budding white magnolia in the night, and the white magnolia is the city flower of Shanghai; the slowly rising and falling space capsule is like a dot of stars in the sky, showing Shanghai’s urban vitality.

2010 Shanghai World Expo Theme Pavilion: "Column-free Exhibition Space"

A permanent theme venue with an above-ground construction area of ??80,000 square meters and an underground construction area of ??40,000 square meters. The shape revolves around the concepts of "lanes" and "dormie windows", and uses the "origami" technique to form a three-dimensional structure from a two-dimensional plane to a three-dimensional space; the roof imitates the characteristics of the "dormitory window" of the grotto door with the front open and the back slope to achieve the best shape. God has both.

Three major highlights: the largest two-way long-span in Asia, the largest long-span double-string tension truss in the country; the largest single solar roof in the country; and the largest ecological green wall in the world.

During the World Expo, the theme pavilion will focus on reflecting the correlation and interaction between the three organic systems of the earth, cities, and people in the context of rapid urbanization and accelerated urban population growth in today's world, and reveal the ways to create a better city. , a better life. After the World Expo, the theme pavilion will be transformed into a standard exhibition venue, and together with the surrounding China Pavilion, star-rated hotels, Expo Center, Expo Axis and Performing Arts Center, create a modern service industry gathering area focusing on exhibitions, conferences, activities and accommodation. .

Canada National Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo

On January 22, 2008, the design plan for the Canadian Pavilion at China's 2010 Shanghai World Expo was officially announced.

Theme: "Vibrant and livable cities: inclusiveness, sustainable development and creativity"

Style highlights: Maple leaf impression

Pavilion location: World Expo Area C of the Park

Rendering of the Canadian National Pavilion

Rendering of the Canadian National Pavilion

The Canadian National Pavilion covering an area of ??6,000 square meters is located in Area C of the Expo Park, semi-surrounded by The shape of the exhibition hall encloses an open public area in the center of the exhibition hall, where various wonderful artistic performances will be staged. The world-famous Cirque du Soleil will be the protagonist of this pavilion, tailoring a creative interior design plan for the Canadian Pavilion.

Advanced exhibition technology, fascinating display content and creative programming will all be the highlights of the Canada Pavilion. In addition, a group of young, enthusiastic and knowledgeable reception staff will also add color to the Canada Pavilion.

The beautiful natural scenery and abundant resources make Canadians pay special attention to "sustainable development", so recyclable technologies are reflected everywhere in the buildings.

The exterior walls of the exhibition hall will be covered with a special greenhouse green leafy plant; rainwater will be recycled and reused using a drainage system; there will be no large exhibits or objects in the exhibition hall to ensure air circulation in the exhibition area; at the same time, the exhibition The museum will also create an accessible and smoke-free environment.

Canada is the first country to negotiate an exhibition contract with the organizers of the Shanghai World Expo. Similarly, Canada is also an enthusiastic supporter of previous World Expos. The Canada Pavilion not only condenses the theme of "Better City, Better Life", but also serves as a platform and opportunity to enhance friendship between the two countries.

The British National Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo

On September 21, 2007, the design plan for the British Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo in China was officially announced.

Theme: “Let nature enter the city”

Design team: “Heatherwick”

Style highlight: “Lighting box”

Location of the pavilion: Area C of the Expo Park

Rendering of the British National Pavilion

Simple in appearance and infinitely creative, this is the pavilion that the British National Pavilion embodies. The biggest highlight of the entire building is the large number of tentacles extending in all directions. These tentacles with small colored light sources on the top cover the exterior of the building. With the gentle breeze blowing, they can form changeable luster and color on the surface of the exhibition hall. Create various patterns. Through the transmission of information and images, visitors can even see various activities inside the pavilion on the surface of the pavilion.

Therefore, the British Pavilion is no longer an unchangeable pavilion during the six months of the Expo. The staff will collect visitors’ ideas and opinions at any time and adjust the exhibition content and activities of the pavilion. , and will be presented to visitors in different appearances. It will also be fun and unique to guess what form the British Pavilion will take every day.

At the groundbreaking ceremony, two ginkgo trees were planted next to the British Pavilion. Ginkgo is a symbol of vitality and endurance. It also reflects the British exhibition theme and becomes part of the park landscape of the British Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo.

The construction of the facade of the African Union Pavilion has started, showing strong African characteristics [Photos]

News from the World Expo Network on May 15: Africa is built with more than 10,000 steel structures The Joint Pavilion has been erected in the Expo site. Trees, deserts, seagulls, animals, buildings...these elements with strong African characteristics will appear on the facade of the African Union Pavilion, outlining the unique diversity of the African continent and showing Africa's ancient civilization and vitality. At the launching ceremony for the facade construction of the African Joint Pavilion held on the 15th, the reporter learned that the design plan for the facade of the African Joint Pavilion has been formally determined and will be fully implemented.

The rendering of the facade of the African Joint Pavilion

The rendering of the facade of the African Joint Pavilion

“The facade design plans of the African Joint Pavilion have been solicited for many times. The opinions of the general representatives of the participating African countries and the envoys of the participating countries in China were introduced,” said the person in charge of the African Joint Pavilion Management Department of the Shanghai World Expo Bureau. It is understood that the facade of the African Union Pavilion adopts the internationally advanced spray-painting film technology, which has the advantages of environmental protection, no pollution to the human body, UV protection, and not easy to fade.

The African Union Pavilion has a construction area of ??more than 26,000 square meters, which is equivalent to three and a half standard football fields. The total area of ??its four facades reaches 9,500 square meters. It is the 11th largest building at the Shanghai World Expo. The largest of the joint pavilions. The indoor clear height of the exhibition hall is 9 meters, and each country in the hall covers an area of ??250 square meters. 42 African countries and 1 international organization (AU) will be displayed in the African Joint Pavilion.

It is reported that so far, two-thirds of the exhibitors at the African Joint Pavilion have completed their theme statements; more than half of the exhibitors have entered the concept planning, booth and display plan design stages. Preparations for the booths of various countries in the pavilion are in progress. There are 11 designated service providers working together to serve each participating country.

Nepal Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo

On November 16, 2007, the design plan for the Nepal Pavilion at China's 2010 Shanghai World Expo was officially announced.

Theme: "The Story of Kathmandu City - Searching for the Soul of the City; Exploration and Thinking"

Style Highlights: Soul of an Alien

Exhibition Hall Location: World Expo Area B of the Park

Nepal has a population of approximately 26.42 million (statistics in July 2006), of which 86.2% believe in Hinduism, 7.8% believe in Buddhism, 3.8% believe in Islam, and 2.2% believe in other religions. %. And its capital, Kathmandu, is a "city of temples." The theme of the Nepal National Pavilion is to find the soul of the city and explore its past and future through Kathmandu.

The Nepal National Pavilion with the theme of "The Story of Kathmandu - Searching for the Soul of the City; Exploration and Thinking" intercepts the history of the capital Kathmandu as a center of architecture, art and culture for more than two thousand years. Several glorious moments show the development and expansion of the city through the evolution of architectural form.

Another highlight of the Nepal Pavilion is to highlight Nepal’s efforts in environmental protection, renewable energy and green buildings.

Swiss National Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo

Looking at the Swiss Pavilion from the air, its outline is the outline of an imaginary future world. The design takes the concept of sustainable development as its core and fully demonstrates how to pioneer the combination of natural and high-tech elements. It is an open space, and the outermost curtain is mainly made of soy fiber, which can both generate electricity and be naturally degraded.

Rendering of the Swiss Pavilion

Looking down from the air, the Swiss Pavilion looks like an imaginary future world. The entire pavilion is an open space covered with curtains. This new type of curtain is made of soybean fiber, which can both generate electricity and be naturally degraded after the exhibition. The cable car is included as a play element, taking passengers to the top of the pavilion, seemingly escaping the stressful modern city and entering the pleasing natural world.

This design was selected from 104 plans. It uses high-tech elements to show a modern Swiss life concept: the pursuit of excellence, continuous innovation, and the pursuit of high quality. At the same time, it also demonstrates Switzerland’s future-oriented and forward-looking sustainable development concept, echoing the Expo theme of “Better City, Better Life”.

The designers of the Swiss Pavilion hope that it can become the most popular pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo.

German National Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo

On May 22, 2008, the design plan for the German Pavilion at China's 2010 Shanghai World Expo was officially announced.

Theme: "Harmonious City"

Style highlights: The exhibition hall is open on all sides, and its architectural design gives people a light and elegant feeling

Location of the exhibition hall : Expo Area C

Rendering of the German National Pavilion

Rendering of the German National Pavilion

Rendering of the German National Pavilion

Open status The architectural appearance is light and elegant, seeming to send a sincere invitation to visitors. "Yan Si" and "Yan Yan" - two special virtual commentators will accompany every visitor through each exhibition hall.

After passing through a "dynamic tunnel" full of typical German urban scenes, visitors will step into the wonderfully designed experience space in the "Harmonious City". There is a "humanistic garden" created with lights, colors and sounds, an "invention archive" and an "innovation factory" that display German design products, and a "material garden" that displays various new materials invented by Germany.

The biggest highlight of the German Pavilion is an exhibition hall called "Source of Power". There, visitors can interact with the giant metal ball in the exhibition hall, which will respond in various ways to the movements and calls of the crowd. The more enthusiastic and united the visitors are, the greater the energy generated by the metal ball. This giant metal ball is a city, and making the city vibrant requires everyone's efforts and unity.

Australian National Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo

On July 3, 2008, Australia signed a contract to participate in the Shanghai World Expo.

Theme: "Overcoming Challenges: Australian Intelligent Solutions for the Urban Future"

Style Highlights: Sculpted curved walls, rich red ocher facades

Location of the pavilion: Area B of the World Expo Park

Rendering of the Australian National Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo in China

Issues such as environmental protection, urbanization and globalization are currently facing mankind The same challenge. The Australian National Pavilion has set the theme of the pavilion as "Overcoming Challenges" in the hope of using the pavilion to jointly discuss the future of mankind.

The exhibition hall not only showcases Australia's strong and dynamic economy, but also showcases creations that reflect Australia's technological advantages, world-class research and educational institutions, rich Australian culture and natural beauty. Quality life in the city. The entire exhibition hall integrates fun, leisure, cultural and other elements and is suitable for visitors of all ages. There, visitors can also communicate with bilingual Australian staff, enjoy wonderful performances by local Australian musicians and artists, and taste famous Australian food and wine.

The Australian National Pavilion would like to present to all visitors an image of the city as "the most livable place in the world" and explore how to create a sustainable harmony between urban construction and the natural environment.

The French National Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo

On March 28, 2008, the design plan for the French Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo in China was officially announced.

Theme: "Sensual City"

Design team: "Jacques Ferrier"

Style highlight: floating form off the ground

Exhibition Pavilion location: Area C of the Expo Park

Rendering of the French National Pavilion

Rendering of the French National Pavilion

Rendering of the French National Pavilion

Rendering of the French National Pavilion

Rendering of the French National Pavilion

Rendering of the French National Pavilion

The French Pavilion floating on the water surface shows the beauty of water - the stream Flow along the French courtyard, small fountain show, water garden. The sensual design appearance creates a world of fresh and cool water.

Starting from the waiting area, visitors are in an authentic French courtyard. The escalator slowly takes visitors to the top floor of the exhibition hall, where the exhibition area is spread out on the ramp and returns to the starting point along the downhill path. On one side of the tour route is a video wall with powerful visual effects. Fragments from old French movies or images of modern France all illustrate the urban impression of France.

As long as the water is drained, the shallow pool located in the center of the exhibition hall will become a stage for various cultural festivals. Coupled with the bright and gorgeous lighting effects, this "sentimental city" can show its charming style even at night.

The French restaurant on the top floor will showcase the sophistication and romance of French dining. Strolling through the rooftop garden, you can have a panoramic view of the Pujiang River. The "Sensual City" will allow visitors to experience the charm of France in a feast of taste, vision, touch, smell and hearing.