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Stunning spiraling pavilion to showcase Czech glass expertise

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The next World Expo won’t kick off until 2025, but initial architectural designs are already being revealed for it. This example is designed by Apropos Architects and will take the form of a top-heavy spiraling structure that pays homage to the Czech R… Continue reading Stunning spiraling pavilion to showcase Czech glass expertise→

Zaha Hadid Architects looks to Ukraine’s future with Odesa Expo 2030

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Once the war with Russia is over, Ukraine will need to rebuild. As a small part of this effort, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has revealed plans to host a global trade fair in the country’s port city Odesa. Assuming it goes ahead, the event will be cente… Continue reading Zaha Hadid Architects looks to Ukraine’s future with Odesa Expo 2030→

Floating event space forms glimmering fish eye in a Norwegian fjord

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In an interesting example of a building’s overall design reflecting its purpose comes a fish eye-shaped floating event space that’s dedicated to salmon farming. The aptly named Salmon Eye is finished in 9,500 stainless steel scales that shine brightly … Continue reading Floating event space forms glimmering fish eye in a Norwegian fjord→

Stunning pavilion shaded from Dubai sun with airplane-inspired facade

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Carlo Ratti Associatti’s Italian Pavilion is one of several architectural installations at Expo 2020 Dubai. Another high-profile contribution comes from British firm Foster + Partners. Named Alif, it features a stunning exterior design that helps keep … Continue reading Stunning pavilion shaded from Dubai sun with airplane-inspired facade→

Nautical pavilion promotes sustainability in Dubai

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Dubai’s Expo 2020 event recently kicked off and Carlo Ratti Associatti (CRA) and Italo Rota have designed and installed a pavilion to represent Italy. Hoping to produce a temporary structure that wouldn’t eventually end up in landfill, the team used a … Continue reading Nautical pavilion promotes sustainability in Dubai→

Sustainable pavilion being made from used cork and waste oyster shells

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Discarded lobster shells, oyster shells, and used wine bottle corks would typically be considered waste by most people. However, they are all being put to good use as building materials for a sustainable pavilion designed by BakerBrown Studio, planned … Continue reading Sustainable pavilion being made from used cork and waste oyster shells→