We selected the 20 most beautiful pavilions built as part of the exhibition by the participating countries. This selection has not been easy to realize. Indeed, the architectural competition is fierce. Let us guide you in this collection of magnificent architectural work.
Thailand
Architect In Charge: Francesc Domingo
The main theme of the Thai Pavilion is the crucial aspect that water plays in Thai agriculture in a number of ways. A representation of Naga, the legendary water snake Thai mythology, will welcome visitors at the start of the walk flag. This gateway will allow visitors through a field that was planted at different stages of rice cultivation, displaying the base of agriculture in Thailand.
Romania
Architect In Charge: Collective East Architects, Prospect SRLCollective East Architects
The main theme of Romanian Pavilion is ‘living in harmony with nature’. Visitors will be offered an overarching insight into the spirit of this country, with its blend of traditional and modern.
The pavilion will reflect a country with accessible and sustainable resources and potentials, a country that promotes the use of clean energies, varied biodiversity, healthy nutrition and, especially, keeps the cultural values of tradition and folklore alive.
China
Architect In Charge: Studio Link-Arc
The main theme of Chinese Pavilion is “The Land of Hope”. The Chinese pavilion will be the largest pavilion of Expo Milano 2015 after the German one. The goal of the Chinese is to highlight efforts in food safety, food quality and efficient use of resources. The main message is the importance of a harmonious coexistence between man and nature.
France
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Architect In Charge: X-TU Paris
The theme of French Pavilion is "How to produce and feed differently?". This building market declines the theme of a on two floors wooden building nestled in the center of landscapes shaped by farmers and lush vegetation. Reflecting these covered market throughout the territory, the France Pavilion is a forum but also production.
Under the horizontal roof, this hall is as an inverted landscape. Its ceiling, full of animal and plant production, processed products, shows the French identity by expressing its variety: its regional products to its advanced agro-industry.
United Arab Emirates
Architect In Charge : Foster + Partners, Architects
The theme of UAE Pavillion is ‘Food for Thought’. The challenge was to design two climates - to create a comfortable space for visitors naturally cool in Milan, while considering the final reconstruction of the pavilion in the UAE, where it is necessary to provide shade from the intense sun.
Nepal
Architect In Charge : Implementing Expert Group (IEG)
The theme of Nepanese Pavillion is "Food Safety and Sustainability for Development".
Vietnam
The theme of Vietnamese Pavilion is "Water and Lotus Flower". The building is built around a shallow pool that enhances design, air cooled and produces a pleasant micro climate. Lotus, Vietnam's national flower, is at the heart of the Pavilion. It is "a symbol of purity, commitment and optimism for the future, "according to the architects.
Brunei
The theme of Turkmenistan Pavilion is "Water is life". A two-story building will be erected decorated in the national style, with the use of traditional symbols dovetailed with contemporary technologies. The pavilion is projected to accommodate the stands of over 50 ministries and agencies of Turkmenistan.
Qatar
Architect in Charge : Materplansstudio
The theme of Angolan Pavilion is "Food and Culture, Educate to Innovate". The pavilion develops on three different levels: a lawn with a vegetable garden on the outside and as for the inside of the building, the exhibition opens on a wide area with dedicated bars, restaurants and merchandising, finishing off with a roof terrace. The baobab, a symbol and sacred plant for the African continent, thanks to its richness as a food source and useful shelter, is the most distinguishing feature of Angola’s pavilion.
Architect in Charge : Knafo Klimor architects
The theme of Israelian Pavilion is "Fields of Tomorrow". The structure creates an immediate and powerful visual atmosphere of agricultural and engineering performance. The main feature is a vertical field, which provides a fresh perspective on how food is grown and supplied. Its surface is comprised of modular tiles utilized for optimally cultivating products on a steel frame elevated above ground.
Architect in Charge : Enrico Pollini
Focusing on the theme of "excellence solidarity", the pavilion will be innovative and surprising. Its roof, fully planted, will represent the five continents and within the 240 m2 scenography of 11 stations will be declined, citing in particular the oyster nursery, deforestation, marine protected areas, or the fight against malnutrition.
UK Pavilion is inspired of the incredible bee activity and it has been designed to allow visitors to walk on a meadow natural wildflowers, through an orchard. In the center of the structure, dipped in the meadow, dominates a golden sphere, any steel, reproducing a huge hive. Hive vibrate and buzzing with the sound of a real bee colony.
Architect in Charge : Wolfgang Buttress
Architect in Charge : Francisco Lopez Guerra Almada
The external structure of the Mexican flag is inspired by the shape of a corn tassel, the staple food of the country like many others in Latin America.
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The theme of Brunei Pavillion is "Food Safety and Sustainability for Development".
Kuwait
Kuwait
Architect In Charge : Italo Rota
The theme of Kuwait pavilion is "The challenge of nature". The ambition of the pavilion is to represent the extraordinary mixture of cultures and tradition with contemporary and scientific aspect that form the base of Kuwaiti culture today. The basic design will resemble the sails of a Dhow, a traditional wooden boat that still today is used in the Arabian Gulf.
Turkmenistan
The theme of Kuwait pavilion is "The challenge of nature". The ambition of the pavilion is to represent the extraordinary mixture of cultures and tradition with contemporary and scientific aspect that form the base of Kuwaiti culture today. The basic design will resemble the sails of a Dhow, a traditional wooden boat that still today is used in the Arabian Gulf.
Turkmenistan
The theme of Turkmenistan Pavilion is "Water is life". A two-story building will be erected decorated in the national style, with the use of traditional symbols dovetailed with contemporary technologies. The pavilion is projected to accommodate the stands of over 50 ministries and agencies of Turkmenistan.
Qatar
The theme of Qatari Pavilion is "Sustainable planting: innovative solutions for food security”. The architects wishes to the visitors experience the atmosphere of the souk, between colors, sounds and scents of the typical Arabian market. The tour then continues at the second level within a huge “Jafeer”, the traditional food basket used in the Middle East with a diameter of 36 feet and standing 26 feet tall, it stages an interactive show on a helical structure set upwards twisting towards the ceiling.
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Angola
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Angola
Architect in Charge : Materplansstudio
The theme of Angolan Pavilion is "Food and Culture, Educate to Innovate". The pavilion develops on three different levels: a lawn with a vegetable garden on the outside and as for the inside of the building, the exhibition opens on a wide area with dedicated bars, restaurants and merchandising, finishing off with a roof terrace. The baobab, a symbol and sacred plant for the African continent, thanks to its richness as a food source and useful shelter, is the most distinguishing feature of Angola’s pavilion.
Israel
Architect in Charge : Knafo Klimor architects
The theme of Israelian Pavilion is "Fields of Tomorrow". The structure creates an immediate and powerful visual atmosphere of agricultural and engineering performance. The main feature is a vertical field, which provides a fresh perspective on how food is grown and supplied. Its surface is comprised of modular tiles utilized for optimally cultivating products on a steel frame elevated above ground.
Monaco
Architect in Charge : Enrico Pollini
Focusing on the theme of "excellence solidarity", the pavilion will be innovative and surprising. Its roof, fully planted, will represent the five continents and within the 240 m2 scenography of 11 stations will be declined, citing in particular the oyster nursery, deforestation, marine protected areas, or the fight against malnutrition.
United Kingdom
UK Pavilion is inspired of the incredible bee activity and it has been designed to allow visitors to walk on a meadow natural wildflowers, through an orchard. In the center of the structure, dipped in the meadow, dominates a golden sphere, any steel, reproducing a huge hive. Hive vibrate and buzzing with the sound of a real bee colony.
Architect in Charge : Wolfgang Buttress
Mexico
Architect in Charge : Francisco Lopez Guerra Almada
The external structure of the Mexican flag is inspired by the shape of a corn tassel, the staple food of the country like many others in Latin America.
Burundi
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Colombia
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Afghanistan
Architect in Charge : Odisseas Kouskoukis
The theme of Afghan Pavilion is "Eating for Longevity, Afghanistan. It is designed to celebrate Afghan culture and tradition. The monument included various intelligent environments that contain embedded systems to immerse and teach a visitor about different aspects of Afghan culture and traditions. The inspiration for the design of this pavillion came from Afghan Calligraphy, traditional geometric decorative patterns, the landscape, the local architecture, history and handcrafts. The design was also influenced by the historical descriptions of the Afghanistan by neighboring countries.
Malaysia
Architect In Charge : Hijjas Kasturi Associates
The theme of Malaysian Pavilion is ‘Towards a Sustainable Food Ecosystem’.The design of the pavilion draws on the variety of seeds found in rainforests, as symbols of growth and starting points for a journey. Seeds are a major lifestyle staple in Malaysia, traditional cooking ingredients.
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