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Project: Chinese Private Enterprise Pavilion
         Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Author: ASATSU-DK INC.
        KEIKAKU Inc.
        Beijing Caien Architect Institute Co., Ltd.
        ANS International Design & Consulting Pty. Ltd.
Location: Shanghai, China
Exhibitor: Fosun Group + 15 private enterprises

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At around 5:30am on June 27, an unoccupied building still under construction at Lianhuanan Road in the Minhang district of Shanghai city toppled over.  One worker was killed.  According to information, a 70 meter section of the flood prevention wall in nearby Dianpu River failed and that may have something to do with this building collapse.

Foster + Partners’ design for the UAE pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai Expo has broken ground. Drawing inspiration from the form of a sand dune, the pavilion is a reference to this symbolic feature of the desert landscape shared by each of the seven emirates.

The landscape and climate of the UAE are integral to Emirati culture. Like a sand dune, the pavilion appears rough and textured on the side that bears the full force of the wind and smooth on the other side. The northern elevation is more porous to admit natural light, while the southern elevation has a solid façade, to minimize solar gain. A stainless steel skin, treated to appear golden, encloses the jewel-like shell. Leer el resto de esta entrada »