Eye-catching, China Unveils its Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai!

By Peter Chen, 2019-05-14 02:51:06

Eye-catching, China Unveils its Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai!

On April 02, 2019, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) unveiled the newest architectural design of the China Pavilion at the World Expo 2020 in Dubai.

China Pavilion, scientific wisdom showcased in big lanterns!

Expo 2020 Dubai, UAE – Connecting Minds, Creating the Future

Themed as ‘Constructing the Community of Human Destiny – Innovation and Opportunity’, the 4,636 square meter China Pavilion will be one of the largest national pavilions in 2020.

▼Architectural rendering of China Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai

Named as ‘The Light of China’, the pavilion is designed exteriorly as a Chinese traditional lantern, representing light, reunion, auspiciousness and happiness.

▼Chinese traditional lanterns, image via internet

▼Architectural rendering of China Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai

China pavilion will center on ‘Exploration and Discovery’, ‘Communication and Connection’, ‘Innovation and Cooperation’ and ‘Opportunity and Future’.

FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope), BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, 5G technology, artificial intelligence and other key exhibits will all make debut in the Expo. High-speed Railway simulation driving, intelligent network automobile, etc. will also innovatively deduce the ‘wisdom travel’.

▼Architectural rendering of China Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai

Notes: the above information is from Expo China Pavilion WeChat /CCTV News

China pavilions in the past expos could always grab attentions for their distinguishing features.

The theme of Milan Expo 2015 is ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’.

China’s theme ‘Land of Hope, Food for Life’ put ‘Heaven, Earth and Man’ as its design origin, having brought to life the ancient agricultural civilization of China.

▼China Pavilion, Milan Expo 2015 © Shao Feng

The theme of Expo Shanghai 2010 is ‘Better City, Better Life’.

▼China Pavilion, Expo Shanghai 2010 © flickr: SimonQ

Core Planning

A main square and three thematic pavilions

Expo 2020 will be held in Dubai, UAE, from October 20, 2020 to April 10, 2021.

▼Architectural rendering of China Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai

The overall designing of Dubai Expo by Hellmuth Obtat Kassabaum (HOK)

▼Master Plan of Expo 2020 Dubai © HOK

The Expo 2020 Dubai grounds are designed in the shape of a flower, with Al Wasl Plaza the main square and central visitor hub that connects three, petal-shaped Thematic Districts, each dedicated to one of the Expo's sub themes: mobility, sustainability and opportunity.

▼Master Plan of Expo 2020 Dubai © HOK

Giant solar panel roofs connecting the three thematic districts with large exhibition halls located inside the photoelectric boards, and smaller ones spreading outside, rending the touring routes very clear.

▼Master Plan of Expo 2020 Dubai © HOK

Designed by Grimshaw Architects, Sustainability Pavilion can dynamically capture the solar energy, collect fresh water from the air and grow local plants inside.

▼Sustainability Pavilion © Grimshaw Architects

Designed by Foster + Partners, Mobility Pavilion takes the shape of a clover, showing its vitality via arc curves and integrated lightings.

▼Mobility Pavilion © Foster + Partners

Designed by Cox Architecture, Mobility Pavilion has a form of flowing curls, providing distinctively a huge area of sunshade as a place for roaming and communicating with one another.

▼ Opportunity Pavilion © Cox Architecture

Sparking ideas for architects to seek inspirations there!

Expo 2020 Dubai, the first world expo ever held in the Middle East, covers an area of 438 hectares and sets to receive 25 million visitors. So far, more than 190 countries have confirmed their participation.

Every Expo site is like an architectural park, which brings inspiration to designers.

▼UAE Pavilion ©Santiago Calatrava