expo milan 2015 (71 articles)
carlo ratti to transform milan's world expo site into an innovation hub
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the winning entry envisions a 10-million square foot theme park for science and technology,
the winning entry envisions a 10-million square foot theme park for science and technology,
terrain installs 560m2 of forest in breathe austria pavilion at expo milano 2015
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the pavilion forms a frame around a generous body of vegetation (560m2/6,027ft2) that recreates several austrian forest ecotypes in their entirety.
the pavilion forms a frame around a generous body of vegetation (560m2/6,027ft2) that recreates several austrian forest ecotypes in their entirety.
besame mucho restaurant honors the acapulco chair in expo milan 2015
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RCDESIGN took the chair as the main element for the restaurant's design, and transformed it into an installation of umbrellas that also work as lamps.
RCDESIGN took the chair as the main element for the restaurant's design, and transformed it into an installation of umbrellas that also work as lamps.
lino russo abstracts milan expo architecture for skymetric series
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the resulting compositions reveal simple shapes, repetitive patterns, angular lines and saturated colors as the primary interpreted elements.
the resulting compositions reveal simple shapes, repetitive patterns, angular lines and saturated colors as the primary interpreted elements.
inside expo's japan pavilion with teamlab founder toshiyuki inoko
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toshiyuki inoko tells us about the two works' relationship to the history of japanese cuisine and culture, the ways in which visitors interact with the installations, and »
toshiyuki inoko tells us about the two works' relationship to the history of japanese cuisine and culture, the ways in which visitors interact with the installations, and teamlab's overall fascination and preoccupation with interactivity and technology.
milan's rainbow tower is clad with over 100,000 ceramic tiles
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originally built in 1964, the structure was saved from demolition in 1990 with the aim of promoting a sense of pride in the city’s industrial architecture.
originally built in 1964, the structure was saved from demolition in 1990 with the aim of promoting a sense of pride in the city’s industrial architecture.
belectric showcases future solar tech for german pavilion at expo 2015
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the future of solar technology comes to milan for expo 2015, the 'field of dreams' german pavilion exhibits the third generation photovoltaic technology and their capacity for »
the future of solar technology comes to milan for expo 2015, the 'field of dreams' german pavilion exhibits the third generation photovoltaic technology and their capacity for customization coupled with extreme functionality.
piuarch composes ENEL pavilion at expo milan as a virtual forest
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the arrangement of endlessly-evolving vertical elements defines an spacial expanse of color and light.
the arrangement of endlessly-evolving vertical elements defines an spacial expanse of color and light.
benedetta tagliabue presents copagri pavilion of timber domes at expo milan
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designboom interviews the italian-born architect on how it feels to participate in the world expo once again, this time in her home city.
designboom interviews the italian-born architect on how it feels to participate in the world expo once again, this time in her home city.
pygmalion karatzas photographs memorable installations at expo milan
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pygmalion karatzas presents a small sample from the installations and exhibitions of the pavilions.
pygmalion karatzas presents a small sample from the installations and exhibitions of the pavilions.
studio PP8 designs pedestrian & cyclist bridge for expo milan 2015
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the footbridge is composed of cross steel tubes, with corrugated steel slabs on two levels, one for foot traffic and the other for bikers.
the footbridge is composed of cross steel tubes, with corrugated steel slabs on two levels, one for foot traffic and the other for bikers.
zim & zou craft edible monsters for la rinascente window display in milan
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carnivorous sunflowers, mutant fish, genetic manipulations and genetically modified corncob, come to life to emphasize how the use of chemicals and aggressive farming methods can »
carnivorous sunflowers, mutant fish, genetic manipulations and genetically modified corncob, come to life to emphasize how the use of chemicals and aggressive farming methods can be harmful to our health.
carsten witte deconstructs expo milan architecture
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witte has taken a closer look at the pavilions' construction and design, finding shapes, geometries and graphic compositions within their architectural makeup.
witte has taken a closer look at the pavilions' construction and design, finding shapes, geometries and graphic compositions within their architectural makeup.
bahrain pavilion presents archaeologies of green at expo milan 2015
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designed by dutch architect anne holtrop, the structure responds to event’s theme of ‘feeding the planet, energy for life’ with a collection of native vegetation.
designed by dutch architect anne holtrop, the structure responds to event’s theme of ‘feeding the planet, energy for life’ with a collection of native vegetation.
carlo ratti's future food district at expo 2015 contains a digital supermarket
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the structure explores how technology can change our interactions with food, presenting a marketplace where visitors can buy individual products.
the structure explores how technology can change our interactions with food, presenting a marketplace where visitors can buy individual products.
germany pavilion at expo 2015 contained beneath sculptural canopies
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the temporary building seeks to reflect the country’s commitment to environmental consciousness and nutritional awareness.
the temporary building seeks to reflect the country’s commitment to environmental consciousness and nutritional awareness.
italy pavilion at expo milan 2015 by nemesi & partners
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reaching a total height of 35 meters, palazzo italia is the only structure that will remain on site after the six month event.
reaching a total height of 35 meters, palazzo italia is the only structure that will remain on site after the six month event.
expo milan 2015: inside the hive with wolfgang buttress at the UK pavilion
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to understand more about the pavilion, and the complexities involved in the design process, designboom spoke with artist wolfgang buttress, and architects BDP.
to understand more about the pavilion, and the complexities involved in the design process, designboom spoke with artist wolfgang buttress, and architects BDP.
slovenia pavilion at expo milan 2015 comprises five prismatic volumes
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constructed using natural materials, such as timber and glass, the structure contains a wide range of exhibition spaces that seek to demonstrate the country’s varied food »
constructed using natural materials, such as timber and glass, the structure contains a wide range of exhibition spaces that seek to demonstrate the country’s varied food products.
daniel libeskind explains his design for the vanke pavilion at expo 2015
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at expo milan 2015, designboom spoke with architect daniel libeskind, who talked in more detail about his approach to the project.
at expo milan 2015, designboom spoke with architect daniel libeskind, who talked in more detail about his approach to the project.
brazil pavilion at expo milan 2015 is defined by tensile netted structure
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the pavilion seeks to highlight the country’s values and agricultural aspirations with a temporary iron building that contains a tensile netted structure.
the pavilion seeks to highlight the country’s values and agricultural aspirations with a temporary iron building that contains a tensile netted structure.
bamboo vietnam pavilion by vo trong nghia architects at expo milan 2015
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the exhibition space is articulated around a shallow pool that surrounds the structure, cooling air and providing a pleasant micro-climate.
the exhibition space is articulated around a shallow pool that surrounds the structure, cooling air and providing a pleasant micro-climate.
rippled UAE pavilion by foster + partners opens at expo milan 2015
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the pavilion’s interior of self-shaded streets evokes the experience of the UAE’s ancient communities, while demonstrating the natural energy efficiency of their compact urban »
the pavilion’s interior of self-shaded streets evokes the experience of the UAE’s ancient communities, while demonstrating the natural energy efficiency of their compact urban form.
the UK pavilion presents a giant aluminium beehive at expo milan 2015
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designed by artist wolfgang buttress, the pavilion consists of five experiential areas, culminating in the ‘hive’ – a cuboid lattice that forms the centerpiece of the design.
designed by artist wolfgang buttress, the pavilion consists of five experiential areas, culminating in the ‘hive’ – a cuboid lattice that forms the centerpiece of the design.
china pavilion at expo milan contained beneath a series of layered screens
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the pavilion responds to the event's overall theme with a number of installations that represent the vernacular cuisine of china's different provinces.
the pavilion responds to the event's overall theme with a number of installations that represent the vernacular cuisine of china's different provinces.
first look inside the japan pavilion at expo milan 2015
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ahead of the event's opening, designboom visited the expo site to go behind the scenes of the japanese pavilion.
ahead of the event's opening, designboom visited the expo site to go behind the scenes of the japanese pavilion.
france pavilion gears up for the opening of expo milan 2015
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france's distinctive timber pavilion by x-tu architects is ready to be showcased to the public where it will hope to symbolize the country's deep-rooted cultural and gastronomical »
france's distinctive timber pavilion by x-tu architects is ready to be showcased to the public where it will hope to symbolize the country's deep-rooted cultural and gastronomical background.
countdown to expo milan 2015: two days to go
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with just two days remaining before the site opens to the public, designboom visits the vast site located 30 minutes north west of milan’s city center.
with just two days remaining before the site opens to the public, designboom visits the vast site located 30 minutes north west of milan’s city center.
