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.

kay ngee tan architects: singapore pavilion at shanghai expo 2010

kay ngee tan architects: singapore pavilion at shanghai expo 2010 view at night kay ngee tan architects: singapore pavilion at shanghai expo 2010 levels of pavilion kay ngee tan architects: singapore pavilion at shanghai expo 2010

kay ngee tan architects: singapore pavilion at shanghai expo 2010

kay ngee tan architects: singapore pavilion at shanghai expo 2010 rooftop garden

kay ngee tan architects: singapore pavilion at shanghai expo 2010 interior

kay ngee tan architects: singapore pavilion at shanghai expo 2010 interior

kay ngee tan architects: singapore pavilion at shanghai expo 2010 model of ‘urban symphony’