kay ngee tan architects: singapore pavilion at shanghai expo 2010
designed to resemble a music box, four columns of different shapes and sizes support its structural system and floors above.
singapore pavilion at shanghai expo 2010 by kay ngee tan architects
‘urban symphony’ is the name of the singapore pavilion by kay ngee tan architects for the shanghai expo 2010. the pavilion will span 3000sqm designed to resemble a music box, consisting of three parts. four columns of different shapes and sizes support its structural system and floors above. the ground floor will showcase projected images, live theatre performances and activities within the atrium space and main hall.
urban symphony aims to show rhythm and beat through the pavilion’s architecture of water fountain movements, window and sunshade fins layouts on the façade, with the interplay of sounds and visuals on different levels.
the pavilion will be constructed from recyclable aluminum and steel for the facade and reinforced concrete for the foundations, floor slabs and columns.
view at night 
levels of pavilion 
rooftop garden
interior
interior
model of ‘urban symphony’
