the french pavillion at shanghai expo 2010 image courtesy jacques ferrier architects

jacques ferrier architects were selected to design the french pavillion at shanghai expo 2010. their project ‘the sensual city’ is a simple building with a big style french garden inside. surrounded by water it appears to be floating. the 6000 square meter pavillion will use advanced building materials and environmental protection technology including solar panels on top of the roof.

jacques ferrier architects: french pavillion at shanghai expo 2010 aerial view of french pavillion image courtesy jacques ferrier architects

jacques ferrier architects: french pavillion at shanghai expo 2010 visitors will be able to walk on top of the roof image courtesy jacques ferrier architects

jacques ferrier architects: french pavillion at shanghai expo 2010 the french pavillion at night image courtesy jacques ferrier architects

jacques ferrier architects: french pavillion at shanghai expo 2010 the french pavillion during the day image courtesy jacques ferrier architects