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uk pavilion at shanghai expo 2010
british pavilion sits on a landscape which resembles an unfolded piece of paper
the concept behind thomas heatherwick's british pavilion at shanghai expo 2010,
is an enclosure that throws outwards from all sides, a mass of long radiating cilia.
the centerpiece of the pavilion is the seed cathedral, a six storey high cube-like structure,
pierced by approximately 60 000 7.5m long slim transparent acrylic rods which sway gently
in response to any wind movement. during the day each of these rods will act like fibre
optic filaments, drawing on daylight in order to illuminate the interior. at night, light sources
at the interior end of each rod will allow the whole structure to glow from the outside.
the pavilion will be situated on a landscape which resembles paper which once wrapped
the building, but now lies unfolded on the site. the surrounding space will provide an open venue
for public events and along with shelter for visitors.
approximately 60 000 7.5 m long acrylic rods create the effect of fibre optics on the building's exterior
interior view
I like the idea of exhibiting seeds.
... HOPE
thomas heatherwick to design 2012 olympic cau
thomas heatherwick will design the olympic cauldron for the london 2012 games, while kim gavin and es devlin, the designers behind the 'take that' circus concerts and lady gaga's monster tour respectively, have been...
UK pavilion at shanghai world expo 2010
the 20 meter high cube like structure is pierced by 60,000 slim and transparent acrylic rods. the centerpiece of the pavilion is its seed cathedral.
UK pavilion at shanghai world expo 2010
with just under 2 weeks to go until the shanghai world expo 2010 opens, the UK pavilion has been complete and is being used for testing ahead of the event.
B.A.R.C: genetic city
for the masterplaning of caofeidian ecocity, one of china's most ambition sustainable projects, ten leading architecture offices have designed the expansion of the city in a series of three-year stages done relay-style.
art for the world - the city of forking paths
as part of world expo 2010, 'art for the world -the city of forking path' is a sculptural exhibition showcasing twenty monumental sculptures made by artists of the international and chinese contemporary art scene at...
polish pavilion at shanghai world expo 2010
the concept of the polish pavilion by WWA architects is based around traditional polish folk art paper cut-outs,
atelier du pont: tres honore restau
a space filled with elements of fantasy and make believe. it is a world of fairly tales and new experiences. a wonderland for y...
the camerette collection by florens
deep ocean technology: underwa
the submerged resort is located up to 10m beneath the surface of the sea, is approximately 500m2 and consists of 21 rooms whic...
gTar digital guitar
the digital guitar is designed as a solution for beginners to the instrument, constructed with the weight and feel of an entry-...
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