Introduction to the Polish Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo

Country Poland Polish Pavilion

Theme: Humanity Creates Cities Pavilion Type: Self-built Pavilion Pavilion Location: Area C Styling Highlights: Folk paper-cutting art as the theme of the exterior Design Team: WWA Architects Marcin Mustafa, Natalia Paszkowska, Wojciech Kakowsk, Wojciech Kakowsk. Marcin Mustafa, Wojciech Kakowsk, Polish National Pavilion

Confirmation of participation August 26, 2006 Signing of contract November 16, 2007 Construction of the pavilion August 4, 2009 National Pavilion Day May 22

Editorial highlights of the Pavilion

Chopin concerts Chopin concerts will be held every day in the central plaza of the pavilion and in the Concert Hall. Chopin piano recitals are held daily in the center square and concert hall to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Chopin, the famous Polish composer and pianist.　Young People's Concert Every evening there is a Young People's Concert, where young people can party and dance to music that may be a rock version of Chopin's music.　DRAGON DANCE Every morning there will be a dragon dance from China and Poland, with four red Chinese dragons and four yellow Polish dragons ****ing together in a spectacular performance.

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The exterior of this visually rich building is made up of intertwined paper cutouts of the Polish National Pavilion

, which allows sunlight to enter the lobby through the cracks. As dusk falls, shifting shades of interior light penetrate the paper cut-outs, giving the pavilion a different color palette. It also has multiple surfaces, which on the one hand form folded "paper cut-outs" and on the other hand form interesting geometrical inner surfaces, which are flexible and can be creatively divided into different parts and functional areas for exhibitions, concerts and other internal needs. The lighting of the main pavilion will create an effect of light and darkness, and the interior walls can also be used as screens to show videos on Polish social life and other aspects. At the same time, the pavilion's design is also user-friendly, such as providing shade for visitors queuing up at the open-plan restaurant.

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March 5, 2008 - The architectural design of the pavilion of the Polish National Pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China, was recently unveiled. The theme appearance of the pavilion is based on the folk art of paper-cutting, which embodies a rich and intuitive sense of picture and gives the audience an interesting experience through visual stimulation. According to the design plan, the appearance of the Polish Pavilion will be like folded paper, in the design of the integration of Polish traditional folk paper-cutting art and modern Polish National Pavilion interior rendering

Fashion elements, openwork pattern of paper-cutting patterns to create a unique contrast between light and dark translucent effect, in the "human creation of the city" under the theme of the city focused on the integration of multiculturalism and urban and rural areas, and the integration of the city and rural areas. Under the theme of "Man Creates the City", it focuses on the fusion of diverse cultures and the interaction between the city and the countryside, and conveys the message that man is the most important subject and creator of the modern city. 3000 square meters of the Polish Pavilion will include several parts, including the exhibition area, the performance area, and the service area, etc. The interior space is geometrically designed with a series of slopes, which is in line with the concept of the design of the "paper cutouts". Flexible spaces such as the mezzanine can be creatively divided into different sections for exhibitions, music performances, restaurants and kiosks. Inside the pavilion, visitors are able to appreciate the daylight coming in from outside and the effects of light and darkness created by the cut-outs.　Chopin's works became an essential element of the Polish Pavilion, where they will be performed in 2010, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Chopin's birth. Marek Ziolkowski, Vice President of the Polish *** and State Senate, said that, like paper cuttings, Chopin's music is also an important cultural element in Poland, with a deep tradition in the country, so Poland chose both to be displayed as highlights. The specific presentation of Chopin's music, the World Expo, the Polish government's general representative Rawomir Maiman said that the Polish side will be held during the Shanghai World Expo, a unique concert, when the musicians will play Chopin's works on 100 pianos at the same time, and he "hope that this convergence of 100 pianos at the same time to play the concert can create a Guinness Book of Records. " On May 22, 2010, the day of the Polish Pavilion, Poland will also host a gala performance at the Shanghai Grand Theatre, with a repertoire that will include both orchestral and electronic music.　Slawomir Maiman said that the Polish Pavilion embodies a series of Chinese and Polish culture **** common place, paper-cutting shape is one of them, Poles hope that paper-cutting as a cultural heritage to be passed on; in addition, "Poland also has stories and legends about the dragon, there is also a dragon dance performance," said Slawomir Maiman, every morning in front of the Polish Pavilion, will be staged from the Chinese and Chinese culture, the Polish Pavilion will be held at the entrance of the Polish Pavilion. Slawomir Maiman said that every morning at the entrance of the Polish Pavilion, dragon dance performances from China and Poland will be staged. In the evening, the Polish Pavilion invites visitors to dance, sing and have fun with music that even includes "a rock adaptation of Chopin's music". The Polish Pavilion

Slawomir Maiman also revealed other ideas for cultural events at the Polish Pavilion. For example, the Polish Pavilion has prepared an elaborate series of puppet shows. Slawomir Maiman said that Poles have seen puppet shows when they were children, and according to him, many Chinese children also like puppet shows, so puppet shows will be staged in the pavilion. A series of short films will also be screened in the Polish Pavilion, reflecting, among other things, Poland in the eyes of young Chinese artists and the migration of Poles from the countryside to the cities. "The focus of the Polish Pavilion is not to show Poland's technological innovations and achievements, etc., but to show how Poles create a better life, create cities," Slawomir Maiman said.　The Polish Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo will be a showcase of Poland's architectural achievements and will attract visitors with its unique appearance both during the day and at night. The exterior of the Polish Pavilion consists of intertwined paper cut-outs that allow sunlight to enter the hall through the gaps. The exhibition space of the pavilion is geometrically shaped and can be divided into smaller areas for small exhibitions, musical performances, and the sale of goods. The lighting in the main pavilion will create a mismatch of light and darkness, and the interior walls will be used as screens to show videos of Polish social life. At the same time, the pavilion's design is also user-friendly, such as providing shade for visitors queuing up at the open-plan restaurant.　In September 2007, Poland launched an open call for architectural proposals for the Polish National Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo*** Twenty architectural teams participated in the first stage of the selection process, of which twelve advanced to the second stage of the competition. on December 11th, 2007, the jury announced the final eight winners of the competition, consisting of Wojciech Kakowski, Natalia The team of Wojciech Kakowski, Natalia Paszkowska and Marcin Mostafa won the first prize, and their work was selected as the architectural design for the Polish National Pavilion pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo.

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The theme of the Polish Pavilion is "Humanity Creates Cities", and the Polish theme is divided into three concepts: "Humanity, Creativity, Cities". People bring their creativity and imagination to life and art and creativity to cities. They are the greatest value of cities. Poland's theme is wonderfully integrated into the theme of the Shanghai World Expo, "Better City, Better Life". The Polish Pavilion will seek to answer the key question of how to build a better city and thus make life better. This global perspective can be easily understood by visitors from all parts of the world.　Famous Polish musician Piotr Rubik has already begun recording a fifteen-minute suite of orchestral, choral and electronic elements to accompany the Polish Pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China.　Most of the novelties one sees in buildings are emphasized by their appearance, which immediately catches the eye.　This is where the success of the Polish Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo lies.　The design team's concept for the pavilion is quite straightforward: "The contemporary world is full of visual experiences, where visual images and forms of communication dominate."　The team consisted of Wojciech Kakowski, Marcin Mostafa and Natalia Paszkowska, also graduates of the Warsaw University of Technology in Poland. The team had previously won a competition organized by the Polish Information and Foreign Investments Agency in September 2007 to design the Polish pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo.　The team felt that, given the nature of the exhibition, the pavilion had to be Polish in appearance and become an instantly recognizable landmark with a strong cultural identity. The visual experience created by the folk art of paper-cutting is quite appealing and is the basic theme of cultural exchange in their eyes, a theme that will be reflected in the architectural design of the Polish Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo. Their design will fulfill two goals. One is that the designers expect to avoid literal traditionalism and mechanical repetition of typical forms. For, the pavilion is designed to be associated with tradition, but at the same time must be modernist. "It is a programmatic reinterpretation, creatively connected to today, but inspired by the past, not rigidly following it." In this respect, the art of paper-cutting, which is both traditional and modern, is exactly this kind of lyrical poem of great visual experience. Secondly, in a purely architectural sense, Poland also wanted the embedded pavilion to be a calling card for the country's architectural achievements. The art of paper-cutting is "easy to learn" but "difficult to master", and the design team is very confident about the paper-cutting-inspired pavilion: "This will be a building that will attract attention during the daytime, and become even more brilliant at night, and the interior of the building will surely impress people. The interior is sure to impress."　The exterior of the visually rich building is made up of interwoven paper cut-outs that allow sunlight to enter the lobby through the gaps. As dusk falls, color-changing interior light penetrates the paper-cut patterns, giving the pavilion a different color palette. It also has multiple surfaces, which on the one hand form folded "paper cut-outs" and on the other hand form interesting geometric shapes of the inner surfaces, making the space flexible and can be creatively divided into different parts and functional areas for exhibitions, concerts and other internal needs.　Entering from the entrance plaza, the pavilion has an open-air restaurant under a semi-open roof, which can accommodate and house queues of visitors at the same time. The visitor then passes through the exhibition halls, which include an information center, a restaurant and a store, and enters the main exhibition hall of the pavilion. In this full-height exhibition hall, light beams shine through the gaps in the paper-cut patterns, creating a "light and dark" effect. The interior walls of the gallery also serve as a screen, showing beautiful scenes of Polish city life. In addition, visitors can enter the concert hall, which is located above the ceiling of the entrance.　Visitors can also take an alternative route, which leads under the sloping roof, into the other main area of the pavilion, which is used to display the city of the future. The wooden floor of the ground floor rises gradually to form a staircase-like form and becomes an auditorium for viewing the performances downstairs. The staircase takes visitors up to a sloping gallery that hangs over the exterior of the pavilion, which in turn leads to private rooms showcasing Polish design and an additional bar. The final section of the ramp leads to a rooftop viewpoint, which slopes down to allow for open-air movies, plays, or concerts. From there, visitors can start their journey downwards, passing through a green belt and a small construction area, and finally return to the point of origin - the entrance to the pavilion - completing the novelty of the visit.　　The main material of the building is wood panels processed by a unique technique. For the outer surface of the pavilion, impregnated laser-cut plywood is used, which is mounted on a plywood building block, and then the surface of the block is fitted with glass, polycarbonate, and waterproof or UV-radiation-resistant materials to form the walls.　The exterior of the pavilion, the entrance floor and the interior of the pavilion are covered with a layer of impregnated wood flooring. The outdoor and indoor furniture styles are inspired by the pavilion motifs, and will be conceived as furniture made from cut-out sections of plywood in shapes and materials that will echo the pavilion architecture.　In addition, in order to perfectly reflect the theme of the Shanghai World Expo, "Better City, Better Life", the design team considered the selection and use of construction materials that depend heavily on the possibility of recycling and reuse.　The Polish Pavilion, the "green" pavilion, will also maximize the conservation of resources, protect the environment and reduce pollution, providing visitors with a healthy, suitable and efficient space to use. After the Expo closes, the idea of the pavilion structure, or a part of it, will be used again in the reconstruction of a pavilion in a Polish city, so that this novel and interesting landscape will shine on the other side of the globe.