BIE prizes for Expo 2015 Milano pavilions...

24 BIE (Bureau International des Expositions) awards were presented to outstanding pavilions in eight separate groups.

Large pavilions (more than 2000 square meters)
Theme development

1st - Germany

  https://expo2015-germany.de/en/

2nd - Angola 

  http://en.expoangola.com/

3rd - Kazakhstan 

 https://expo2017astana.com/en/

Small pavilions (less than 2000 square meters)
Theme development

1st - Holy See

 
2nd - Monaco

http://monacopavilion.com/

3rd - Ireland

Large pavilions (more than 2000 square meters)
Architecture

1st - France

http://www.france-milan-2015.fr/en/home

 
2nd - Bahrain

 http://bahrainpavilion2015.com/

3rd - China 

http://en.expochina2015.org/en_index.html

Small pavilions (less than 2000 square meters)
Architecture

1st -United Kingdom

 https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/the-uk-pavilion-at-milan-expo-2015

2nd - Chile

http://expomilan.cl/

 
3rd - Czech Republic 

http://www.pavilon-expo2015.cz/en

Large pavilions (more than 2000 square meters)
Interior Fittings

1st - Japan

http://www.expo2015.jp/en/

 
2nd - South Korea

  expo.visitkorea.or.kr/eng/

3rd - Russia 

 http://russia2015.com/en/

Small pavilions (less than 2000 square meters)
Interior Fittings

1st - Austria

http://www.expoaustria.at/en.html

2nd - Iran

 http://www.iranexpo2015.ir/

3rd - Estonia 

http://estonia.eu/expo2015/en/

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Theme development

1st - Algeria

2nd - Cambodia


3rd - Mauritania


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Interior Fittings

1st - Montenegro

2nd - Venezuela

https://www.facebook.com/vzlaexpomi2015

 
3rd - Gabon

 

The 10 most beautiful pavilions... by GraziaCasa.it

I dieci padiglioni più belli di Expo 2015

Read Article : http://casa.grazia.it/expo-2015/expo2015-milano-padiglioni-piu-belli

By Gabriele Stringa

and the first pavilions of these awarded pavilions is...

the Pavillon Monaco !!!

1 - Pavillon Monaco

2 - Russia pavilion

3 - Pavillon France

4 - Switzerland pavilion

5 - China pavilion

6 - Hungary pavilion

7 - Vanke pavilion (corporate)

8 - Czech Republic pavilion

9 - UK Pavilion

10 - UAE pavilion

http://casa.grazia.it/expo-2015/expo2015-milano-padiglioni-piu-belli

China pavilion at Expo 2015 Milano

Rejecting the typical notion of a cultural pavilion as an object in a plaza, the China Pavilion is instead conceived as a field of spaces.

Envisioned as a cloud hovering over a “land of hope”, the Pavilion is experienced as a series of public programs located beneath a floating roof, the unique design of which creates an iconic image for the project and a unique presence within the Expo grounds.

The theme for the China Pavilion is “The Land of Hope”.

The project embodies this through its undulating roof form, derived by merging the profile of a city skyline on the building’s north side with the profile of a landscape on the south side, expressing the idea that “hope” can be realized when city and nature exist in harmony. Conceived as a timber structure that references the “raised-beam” system found in traditional Chinese architecture, the Pavilion roof also uses modern technology to create long spans appropriate to the building’s public nature.

The roof is covered in shingled panels that reference traditional terra-cotta roof construction, but are reinterpreted as large bamboo leaves that enhance the roof profile while shading the public spaces below. Designed as layered screens, these panels add texture and depth to the Pavilion’s roof and create evocative light and transparency effects below.

Beneath the roof, the building’s ground plane is defined by a landscape of wheat (the “land of hope”) that references China’s agrarian past. This natural landscape transitions seamlessly into an LED multimedia installation in the center that forms the centerpiece of the building’s exhibition program.

The Pavilion’s full exhibition and cultural offerings are experienced as a sequence of spaces, beginning with an exterior waiting area in the landscape, leading to a themed exhibition space with interactive installations and cultural offerings from forty Chinese provinces. After this, visitors are guided up a gently sloped public stair to a panoramic viewing platform above the multimedia installation, after which they are guided into a multimedia space featuring a short film focusing on family reunions during China’s annual Spring Festival. This sequence concludes with visitors stepping outside the building onto a platform above the bamboo roof that enjoys expansive views of the Expo grounds.

Project Credits

Project Name: China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015
Award: First Prize
Project Location: Italy, Milan
Project Area: 4,000 sqm
Client: China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
Organizer: Expo Milano 2015

Architecture

Architect: Tsinghua University & Studio Link-Arc
Chief Architect: Yichen Lu (Tsinghua University + Studio Link-Arc)
Associate In Charge: Kenneth Namkung, Qinwen Cai , Ching-Tsung Huang (Studio Link-Arc)
Project Team: Mario Bastianelli, Alban Denic, Ivi Diamantopoulou,  Shuning Fan, Zachary Grzybowski, Elvira Hoxha, Dongyul Kim, Hyunjoo Lee, Aymar Mariño-Maza (Studio Link-Arc)
Architect and Engineer of Record: F&M Ingegneria
Structural Engineer: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Enclosure Engineer: Elite Facade Consultants + ATLV
MEP Engineer: Beijing Qingshang Environmental Art & Architectural Design

Exhibition, Landscape, & Interior Design

Design Director: Dan Su, Yue Zhang (Tsinghua University)
Chief Designer: Yi Du (Tsinghua University)
Exhibition Design: Yanyang Zhou, Danqing Shi (Tsinghua University)
Landscape Design: Xiaosheng Cui (Tsinghua University)
Interior Design: Jiansong Wang (Tsinghua University)
Installation Design: Danqing Shi, Feng Xian (Tsinghua University)
Lighting Design: Yi Du (Tsinghua University)
Visual Identity Design: Xin Gu (Tsinghua University)

Source : http://www.link-arc.com/china-pavilion/

Expo Milano 2015 Roadshow begins in China

The Roadshow of Expo Milano 2015 begins in China. The first stop in Beijing starts with the opening ceremony which was held within the Expo "Sphere" exhibited on Wangfujing,  one of the main avenues of the capital in the presence of about 200 guests.

The objective is to introduce the Universal Exhibition to the Chinese 
"The Roadshow - said the CEO for Expo Milano 2015 Giuseppe Sala - is the strength of the 'China Special Project for Expo Milano 2015', presented at the beginning of 2013. The goal of this initiative is to raise awareness of the content and opportunities that the event in Milan offers to China and support the campaign for the sale of entrance tickets to the Universal Exhibition throughout the entire country. "

The meeting was attended by the Commissioner General of the Section of the Republic of China for Expo Milano 2015; Jinzhen Wang , the Deputy Mayor of Beijing; Cheng Hong, the Italian Ambassador to China; Alberto Bradanini , the Director of the National System for the Promotion of the Ministry Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; Vincenzo De Luca , the CEO and commissioner of the Government for Expo Milano 2015 Giuseppe Sala and the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture of China (Department of International Cooperation)Tang Shenyao .

Expo Milano 2015 will play a positive role in cooperation between the two countries
"China and Italy have attached great importance to the Expo - said Wang -. During the ASEM summit, just concluded in Milan, the governments of both parties have issued a joint statement on a series of agreements reached, with an emphasis on the positive role that Expo 2015  plays in trade and economic cooperation between Italy and China, promoting communication between governments and the business community and facilitating collaboration between the two countries in various fields. China is the second largest economy in the world and a major agricultural country that has a historical food culture. Our country - he added - will engage in the challenge of achieving sustainable development throughout the world, using the Universal Exposition as a platform, of great importance for China to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with countries around the world. We will show that the results in agriculture, in food, urbanization and sustainable development are the challenges that we are facing; also telling the long history of the country, splendid culture, abundant and delicious food, as well as our commitment and expectations for future development. We hope to have the world better understand China, to share experiences with Italy and other countries and carry out exchanges in various fields thanks to the cooperation and participation in the Expo. "

Lang Lang the new Ambassador for Expo Milano 2015 is introduced
During the meeting, the video of a new Ambassador of Expo Milano 2015 was presented: The Chinese pianist   Lang Lang .
"I am honored to become Ambassador of the Universal Exhibition of 2015 . Thank you. The theme this year is 'Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life'. Sustainability, the environment and food production must be at the center of global attention. I hope you have fun at Expo Milano 2015 ".

Marcello Lippi
To provide support for the Universal Exposition is also Marcello Lippi , coach of the Italian National Football Team World Champion in 2006 and now coach of the Chinese team Guangzhou Evergrande. "In recent years in China - said Lippi - I discovered how Italy is loved in this country and I am happy that this Roadshow is bringing together even more and more the two populations. The theme at the center of Expo Milano 2015 deepens, then, the path opened by the Expo in Shanghai. You cannot, in fact, think about how to improve our cities and the way of life of citizens around the world without focusing on nutrition, proper diets and physical well-being. I am proud that Italy is hosting the Universal Exhibition - said the Italian coach -. It is as if, for six months, thanks to Expo Milano 2015 our country will be playing an important game every day. "

In Beijing until 26 October
In the coming days,  in the spherical mobile structure from  which the Roadshow announces its  arrival in the city, there will be exhibitions, seminars, tastings of typical Italian and Chinese dishes of, meetings and many other cultural events and entertainment. These activities will allow the public to learn more about Expo Milano 2015 and its theme, as well as understand the importance of promoting sustainable agriculture.
After Beijing, where it will stay until the 26th of October, the Chinese tour of Expo Milano 2015 will resume its journey to visit, among other locations, the provinces and the municipality of Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing.

Source: http://www.expo2015.org/en/the-expo-milano-2015-roadshow-begins-in-china.-the-first-stop-is-beijing

Vanke Pavilion Time Lapse Diary 02

2nd construction Time Lapse Diary of the EXPO 2015 Vanke Pavilion.

Vanke Pavilion... men at work !

Vanke Pavilion, located near the Lake Arena, was designed by architect Studio Daniel Libeskind.

It recreates the experience and spirit of Shitang, traditional Chinese dining hall, in its 959 sqm area. Its sinuous geometry and the fluid movement between the inner and outer volume, create a journey through space and time that is now clearly visible.

Vanke Pavilion

The China Pavilion takes shape: the ceremony for the progress of work...

This morning, the grand opening ceremony of the surface construction for China Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 was held at the worksite of the China Pavilion, at the center of   Decumano , the heart of the expo Expo site. The ceremony was hosted by Mr. Zhao Zhenge, Deputy Secretary General of the Organizing Committee of China Pavilion and Deputy General Director of the Exhibition Department of CCPIT. About 200 guests attended the ceremony, including Mr. Wang Jinzhen, Chief delegate of China to the BIE, Commissioner General for China Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 and Vice Chairman of CCPIT; Mr. Giuseppe Sala, Commissioner of the Government of Italy for Expo Milano 2015; Miss Liao Juhua, Consul General of the Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Milano; Mr. Li Bin, Commercial Counselor of the Economic and Commercial Section of the Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Milano; Miss Meng Wenhui, Executive Director of China Chamber of International Commerce，senior representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Italy and the Organizing Committee of Expo 2015 S.p.A.; the Chairman of selected construction companies for the China Pavilion (Unique Exhibition Co., Ltd., and Bodino Engineering S.r.l.) and the Chairman of Alessandro Rosso Group.

2015: The anniversary of the establishment of  Chinese-Italian diplomatic relations

Speaking during the ceremony, Mr. Wang Jinzhen underlined that both the Chinese and Italian governments attach great importance to China’s participation  at Milan Expo 2015 on the 45th anniversary of the establishment of China-Italy diplomatic relations that will take place in 2015. This year, on June 11,this year, the Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Italian Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, in Beijing. They reached an important agreement that China and Italy would use Expo Milano 2015 as a great opportunity for a bilateral cooperation, which is also clearly articulated in a three-year action plan (2014-2016) issued by China and Italy to strengthen their economic partnership. He observed: "It is therefore meaningful for us to ensure China’s successful participation at the Expo as the tangible evidence of the consensus reached by our leaders. Currently, the design, as well as earthworks and foundations for the China Pavilion, have been successfully completed. Today, the opening ceremony of the surface construction for the China Pavilion officially marks its entry into a critical phase of comprehensive construction. We have every confidence that the construction unit of China Pavilion will fully satisfy with the project requirements for a scientific, rapid and high quality construction. We count on the ongoing support of the Organizing Committee of Expo Milano 2015.”

China is included among the countries that have invested heavily in Expo Milano 2015
 
Mr. Giuseppe Sala, Commissioner of the Government of Italy for Expo Milano 2015 and CEO of the Expo 2015 Company, delivered a speech on behalf of Italy: “China is proving to be one of Milan Universal Exposition’s key partners: we have already reached the target of 1 million tickets sold to Chinese operators and undoubtedly, with its three Pavilions, the Country is among those which has invested the most in our event. The projects which were presented and the interpretations of the Theme are very high profile and will offer visitors an edutainment experience rich in content and of extraordinary interest. I am sure that Expo Milano 2015 will be a unique opportunity to familiarize Italians and the rest of the world with the history, the thousand-year old traditions and innovations of this great Country. China can and wants to make a strategic contribution to the global challenge of sustainable development for the near future.”

Expo Milano 2015: the first time that China has participated in a Universal Exposition overseas

As we are all aware, it is the first time that China appears on the international stage of the Universal Exposition, with a large, self-built Pavilion of 4,590 square meters, second only to the Germany Pavilion. The design scheme of the China Pavilion is fully integrated with traditional Chinese architecture structures and forms, as well as modern design ideas, with a profile that is similar to “Wheat Waves” in a Land of Hope. Indeed, the theme of the China Pavilion is “Land of Hope, Food for Life.”

[In from left to right: Giuseppe Scigliano, chairman of Bodin Engineering s.r.l. ; Stefano Gatti, general manager of the Participants Division  of Expo 2015; Meng Wenhui, Executive Director of the International Chamber of Commerce of China; Giuseppa Sala , CEO Expo 2015 Company and Commissioner of the Government of Italy for Expo Milano 2015; Wang Jinzhen, Commissioner General of Section China for Expo Milano 2015 and Vice Chairman of CCPIT; Liao Juhua, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Milan; Zhenge Zhao, Deputy Secretary General of the Organizing Committee of the Chinese Pavilion and Deputy General Manager of the Exhibition Department of CCPIT.]

Source : Expo 2015 Milano Website

Vanke Pavilion Time Lapse Diary 01

First Time Lapse Diary of the building of the EXPO 2015 Vanke Pavilion.

EXPO 2015 - China Vanke Pavilion - Video

Bodino Engineering starts building the EXPO 2015 China Vanke Pavilion designed by Studio Daniel Libeskind...

Bodino Engineering

Vanke Unveils “Shitang” Designed by Architect Daniel Libeskind For Expo 2015 in Milan

Chinese real restate giant makes its overseas Expo debut
Milan, Italy–Studio Daniel Libeskind unveiled the design for the Vanke Pavilion for Milan Expo 2015. Mayor Giuliano Pisapia, and Liao Juhua, Consul General for China in Milan, join Vanke’s Chairman of the Board, Wang Shi and Expo Director Giuspeppe Sala at the Palazzo Marino to present the design for Vanke’s first overseas pavilion for Expo 2015.
Designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind (New York/Milan/Zurich), the pavilion will explore key issues related to the Expo theme of “Feeding the Planet” by reimagining a traditional Chinese Shitang (dining hall). The interior exhibition design is lead by Ralph Appelbaum (New York/Beijing) and graphic design by Han Jiaying (Beijing).

“The staggering rate of the cities’ growth does in fact put us in the condition of having to face the risk of social disintegration, where the principal of solidarity slowly fades away and individuals, prey to anonymity, survive in a crescendo of solitude. This is why Vanke chose “Shitang” as the theme for its pavilion, a traditional Chinese social structure that lives on today in contemporary society under various forms, representing a possibility to socialize in a healthy, tranquil environment,” said Wang Shi, the Vanke chairman.

The concept for the pavilion was inspired by traditional Chinese landscape painting—rock formations, rice fields, and prehistoric outcrops. The pavilion aims to tell the story of civilization, technology and the 21st Century as well as offer a space for reflection and celebration of different cultures.
“For the Vanke Pavilion, I wanted to create a jewel—a place where people could gather, explore and experience something very Chinese and modern,” said Daniel Libeskind. “I drew from a spectrum of sources for the design—from the ancient writings of Confucius and Lao Zi to works from the Renaissance—with the goal of creating connections between many cultures,” adds Libeskind.

Situated on the edge of the Lake Arena, 1000-square meter pavilion appears to rise from the east forming a dynamic vertical landscape. The design features a sinuous geometrical pattern that flows between inside and outside. The red serpentine form carves an opening up the middle to a grand staircase clad in a white mosaic tile. A roof-top observation desk will provide stunning views of the lake and near-by Italian pavilion. The pavilion is clad in an innovative three-dimensional red metalized tile that Libeskind designed with the Italian company Casalgrande Padana, the geometric ceramic panels not only create an expressive pattern, but they possess highly sustainable self-cleaning and air purification properties.

Inside visitors encounter a constellation of more than 300 screens mounted on a matrix of bamboo armatures. Short films weave throughout the series of screens capturing a glimpse into the everyday life of ordinary Chinese citizens expressing the importance of the Shitang in their daily lives.
Each short film will loop at different intervals exploring the elements of Chinese culinary customs and everyday objects such as a cookbooks, table wear, and chopsticks. Chinese contemporary designer Han Jiaying gives these objects new life by rendering them in bold freehand brushstrokes and using folk handwriting to narrate the stories replayed in the films.

ABOUT VANKE
Founded in 1984, Vanke is China’s largest residential real estate company, listed on the Shenzen Stock Exchange. With a turnover worth 2.3 billion dollars at March 2014, Vanke provides over half a million housing units and management services to 1.5 million Chinese.
Vanke believes that the cornerstone of its success is the commitment to ethical business conduct and obtaining fair returns with professional competence. Devoted to a corporate culture featuring standardization and transparency and a development pattern featuring steadiness and focus, Vanke has grown into an enterprise most respected by the public and most popular among customers, investors, employees and partners. Thanks to its excellent performance in corporate governance and ethics, Vanke has been honored as one of “China’s Most Respected Companies” for eight consecutive times.
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