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Venues worth seeing at the Shanghai World Expo

China Pavilion of Shanghai World Expo.

The architectural appearance of China Pavilion in Shanghai World Expo is based on the concept of "the crown of the East", which expresses the spirit and temperament of China culture. The National Pavilion stands in the center and stands out at different levels, becoming the main body of sculpture that embodies the elements of China and symbolizes the spirit of China-the crown of the East; The regional pavilion is spread horizontally, reflecting the national pavilion in the form of a stretched platform base, becoming an open, flexible, people-friendly and multi-level city square; They are opposite to each other, complement each other and form a unified whole to express the theme of a rich and powerful country. The national pavilion and the regional pavilion are divided up and down in function, the modeling is coordinated from master to slave, and the space is dominated by the north-south axis, forming a spectacular urban spatial sequence and forming a unique landmark building group.

British Pavilion of Shanghai World Expo

Theme of the exhibition hall: Creative Exhibition Hall

Modeling highlights: luminous frame

The British Pavilion of the Shanghai World Expo was finally designed as a "creative pavilion". It is planned to start construction before the summer of 2009. Creative exhibition hall is a unique display device. It was placed in a rural field, which was covered with forests and slopes formed by grass on both sides. Audiences, exhibition areas, shops and reception areas are all located inside.

Nepal Pavilion of Shanghai World Expo

Theme of the pavilion: the story of Kathmandu-looking for the soul of the city; Exploration and thinking

Modeling highlights: the soul of a foreign country

The theme of Nepal Pavilion is "The Story of Kathmandu City-Searching for the Soul of the City"; Exploration and Thinking intercepts several brilliant moments of Kathmandu as the center of architecture, art and culture in the history of more than 2,000 years, and shows the development and expansion of the city through the evolution of architectural forms. Nepal Pavilion will highlight its efforts in environmental protection, renewable energy and green buildings.

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Swiss Pavilion of Shanghai World Expo

The highly intelligent Swiss Pavilion has a strong symbolic significance. Complicated building structure, solar energy technology, mesh curtains and incompatible elements all bring unexpected effects. In addition, referring to China's Yin-Yang principle, the designer brought the cable car into the design as a game element, bringing passengers from the heavily loaded city into the natural world at the top of the exhibition hall. This design perfectly echoes the basic theme of Expo 20 10 "Better City, Better Life".

Luxembourg Pavilion of Shanghai World Expo

Theme of the pavilion: small but beautiful

Modeling highlights: "pocket" forest and fortress

The design concept of Luxembourg Pavilion will highlight Luxembourg's special national identity as the "green heart of Europe". The designer of the exhibition hall conceived a carving method with almost only one boulder, which was actually influenced by the traditional Chinese translation of the name "Luxembourg". The Chinese word "Luxembourg" means "forest and fortress", so the Luxembourg Pavilion claims to be an open forest surrounded by green trees. The architectural structure of the exhibition hall is like a fortress, with many spacious exits to neighbors and surrounding the medieval tower.

Poland Pavilion of Shanghai World Expo

The theme of Poland Pavilion is "People Create Cities", which is divided into three concepts: "People, Creativity and Cities".

The whole exhibition hall is like a paper-cut paste, and the sun shines into the hall through the slit. Recently, the architectural design scheme of Polish National Pavilion of China 20 10 World Expo was announced. The theme of the exhibition hall is folk paper-cut art, which gives the audience an interesting experience through visual stimulation.

Poland Pavilion will be a display of Polish architectural achievements, and will attract tourists with its unique appearance during the day and at night. Its appearance consists of interwoven paper-cut patterns, and sunlight can shine into the hall through the gap. The exhibition space of the exhibition hall is geometric and can be divided into several small areas for small exhibitions, music performances, commodity sales and so on.

The lighting of the main exhibition hall will create a patchwork effect of light and shadow, and the inner wall can also be used as a screen to play videos of Polish social life. At the same time, the design of the exhibition hall is also full of humanization. For example, in the open restaurant, umbrellas are provided for the tourists waiting in line.

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Spain Pavilion of Shanghai World Expo

Theme of the exhibition hall: Rebuilding urban communities through scientific and technological innovation.

Modeling highlights: Oasis bamboo baskets naturally cool.

From a distance, the Spanish Pavilion is an irregular basket shape, and the external wall of the building is round, flexible and undulating, which is very different from the appearance of ordinary square buildings. It is reported that the whole exhibition hall consists of steel buildings, covered with willow branches, bamboo and other materials, showing a "rattan" building close to nature, with an estimated cost of 6.5438+0.8 million euros.

Rattan weaving is a traditional craft in Spain, which presents different weaving techniques and popular colors in different regions. By then, the exterior wall of the Spanish Pavilion will be integrated with all rattan weaving techniques, spliced and combined into an exterior wall, and finally an exhibition hall will be achieved.

In Spain, whether it is a big city or a small town, you can see a square for people to rest in the central area, which is a place for local residents to relax and entertain. Similarly, a square of 65,438+0,000 square meters has been specially designed in the center of the Spanish Pavilion, which not only gives visitors the feeling of being in Spain, but also reflects the attitude of Spaniards who have always enjoyed the city and life.

Holland Pavilion of Shanghai World Expo

Theme of the exhibition hall: Happiness Street

Modeling highlights: changing lighting effects

The name of the Dutch National Pavilion is "Happy Street". The whole design is arranged along a whole street. The designer has prepared 17 houses with different decoration styles, and each house is a small exhibition hall to show the Dutch innovations in space, energy and water conservancy. By then, these huts will be hung on Happiness Street like ripe apples, instead of being arranged in a monotonous row. People can see this happy street from a distance. Happiness street wants to tell people: there is still a way. Even if it is not feasible in reality, it is enough to feel the joy of change in Happy Street. Happiness Street advocates a kind of humanistic care.

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Japan Pavilion of Shanghai World Expo

Theme of the exhibition hall: the sum of heart and technology.

Modeling highlights: There are three exhibition areas: past, present and future, and the form combines traditional Japanese characteristics and modern style.

The theme of the Japan Pavilion is "the sum of heart, the sum of technology". The exhibition hall is about 24 meters high and covers an area of 6000 square meters. It is divided into three exhibition areas: the past, the present and the future, and the form combines traditional Japanese characteristics and modern styles. The design of the exhibition hall adopts environmental control technology. The exterior of the exhibition hall is surrounded by ultra-light film that can generate electricity, and the latest technologies such as circulating breathing holes will be used in the exhibition hall. The Japan Pavilion of the Shanghai World Expo has inherited the concept of "coexistence with nature" of the 2005 Aichi World Expo. I hope to show the world a real Japan and a new form of sustainable urban life in 2 1 century.

UAE Pavilion of Shanghai World Expo

Theme of the pavilion: Better City, Better Life.

Highlights: The UAE Pavilion covers an area of 6,000 square meters and is the largest of dozens of self-built pavilions in the Shanghai World Expo. Its design is inspired by the majestic natural landscape of the United Arab Emirates-sand dunes. Its undulating appearance is creative and dynamic, which reminds people of famous landmarks such as sailing hotels and artificial palm beaches in the United Arab Emirates.

The theme of the UAE Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo is "Better City, Better Life", and the pavilion is inspired by the traditional Arab urban planning. It combines the latest technology, trying to turn passive into active environmental outline, and shows a spiritual and humanistic city. The UAE has expounded its vision of building a sustainable city in the future. The design embodies the combination of traditional Arabia and modern cities, and the coexistence of scientific and technological innovation and traditional Arab culture.

As one of the largest exhibition venues of the Shanghai World Expo, the UAE Pavilion has adopted many latest technologies, showing an urban environment that has changed from passive to active, a city full of humanistic spirit, and the idea that the UAE is committed to building a sustainable city in the future. The design of the whole exhibition hall embodies the perfect combination of traditional Arab culture and modern city.