british pavilion at expo 2010

a construction worker in front of the seed cathedral part of the british pavilion images via the big picture

with 43 days to go until the opening of the shanghai world expo 2010, construction is nearing completion for all pavilions.

here is an update of the british pavilion designed by thomas heatherwick of heatherwick studio.

the 20 meter high cube like structure is pierced by 60,000 slim and transparent acrylic rods. the centerpiece of the pavilion is the seed cathedral, where visitors will be able to explore a variety of seeds of different plants featured on the end of each rod.

‘the cathedral represents UK’s understanding of ‘better city, better life,’ which also reflects how biological diversity has influenced and improved people’s life,’ heatherwick stated.

construction of the 20 meter high cube like structure

workers take a break in front of the pavilion

inside the pavilion seeds are imprinted on the ends of the rods

rendering of pavilion