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Latvia is one of the 144 countries participating, with the motto Latvia – Nature Inside. Latvia’s participation in the fair is organised by the limited partnership “EXPO 2015” in co-operation with the Ministry of Economics.

The Latvian pavilion, in a total area of about 600 square metres, will be located not far from the fair’s main entrance that, according to organiser estimates, will be used by at least 60% of visitors to the fair.

http://www.latviaexpo.com/en/

History - Expo1937 Paris - Baltic States Pavilion: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

Three Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are participating in the 1937 Paris Expo in a joint pavilion that symbolizes friendship and reconciliation.

This is an Estonian architect, Mr A. Nürnberg, which must draft Pavilion adopted after a competition of architects took part in the three countries.

Pavilion of Baltic states.

The Pavilion is located on a slope of the Trocadero Gardens side of the Passy wing of the new Palais. A 16 meters wide stone staircase leads theough two terraces, to the main entrance of the Pavilion; it consists of a glass wall jack in a steel frame 14 meters wide and 9m50 tall, with three doors also glass, above which are the three national symbols of the participating countries.

Girls in national costume.

In a large hall dedicated to the assembly and the Union of Three States, decorated with a monumental sculpture of 4m50 high, due to the Latvian sculptor Kaņeps, leaving three passages leading to the particular rooms Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

The first room on the right is dedicated to Estonia. Leopards stylized reminder of the arms of the Estonian state. The silver walls and decorated with black and blue detail, indicate the national colors of the country.
At the foot of the walls are arranged various objects of national art: carpets, ceramics, leather works, textiles, paintings, etc. The wall adjacent to the hall is devoted to demonstrate the operation of the coal shale plays an important role in the Estonian economy.

The room dedicated to Latvia shows a beautiful red and white walls flooring: national colors of that State. It contains many specimens of the Latvian folk art.

Lithuanian room is adorned by a large wooden sculpture placed in the community and representing Christ carved from a huge oak. This is a precious relic of Lithuanian national art. This art work was performed according to a model of the Lithuanian artist K. Mikenas by an old peasant specialist religious figures comply with the immemorial traditions.

Pavilion architect : M. Nürnberg
French collaborator : René Rotter

History - Latvia at Expo 2010 Shanghai

Forest, sea, earth, sky, wind, are all design elements of the exterior wall of the pavilion, with 100,000 colored slats and transparent plastic. When the wind blows, the blades dance and sparkle.

The input shaped spiral staircase symbolizes the constant development of the human being. Movies, audio-visual show Latvia and understanding of the topic.

A touch screen discloses Latvia and tests the knowledge of the visitor and the winner of the test will have the opportunity to go upstairs to fly !

A very nice movie, to illustrate the concept of Latvian pavilion... just watch it !!

The concept of the Latvian Pavilion for Expo 2015 Milano is entitled Nature Inside and this beautiful video by EagleWood Films captures the essence of a Latvian summer. A must-see for all nature lovers!

From dusk till dawn. From June till August. From broiling day on sweeping fields till shroud of mist over cosy wetlands. A summer in Latvia.
Come visit Latvia to enjoy it yourself: latvia.travel/en
An entry for Neumann Films short film competition "Summer In" (neumannfilms.net). Music by Luke Neumann.
Shot on Panasonic GH3 and GH4 with Rokinon Cine and vintage Canon FD lenses.
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Latvia pavilion... a star is born ?

Pavilion of Republic of Latvia represents idea that sustainable development is reached through healthy ecosystem, where all material and immaterial values are in balance. The open space of pavilion — space Under Branches — is the place, where everyone can feel energy of singing Latvian ecosystem. In the space Under Branches visitors can enjoy the journey of light, sound and smell, and within that emotional experience one can get to know Latvia.

The space Under Branches is the main part of exhibition. Towards the main Expo street Decumanus, the base of Under Branches space is made of steps and slopes, freely accessible for everybody, including wheelchair users and visitors with strollers. In the center of Under Branches space there is an information desk and a kiosk for a serving of slow food. Towards Cascina Triulza the Under Branches space forms the amphitheater, which serves as a seating place during concerts and other events.

Within the Roots there are located kitchen, service rooms, store rooms, changing rooms and closed exhibition space. The entrance to the Roots is planned from Cascina Triulza, next to the amphitheater of the Under Branches space. The exit from exhibition space is planned to the side street.

Within the Leafage there is located conference center and office space. The Leafage level can be accessible through two stairs and an elevator. The stairs together with adjacent elevator is planned for public and invited guests, while other staircase is planned for personnel. During emergency the exit is organized using both stairs. One of the stairs has a smoke proof condition and there is safe place for wheelchair users.

The construction of pavilion is planned using wooden materials as much as possible, which includes cross laminated timber (CLT), plywood, massive wood and insulation of wood fiber. The main frame of construction is planned from steel, which is upheld on the concrete basement plate, in order to ensure rational, easy buildable and safe construction.

Commissioner General — Roberts Stafeckis (Ministry of Economics)
Concept and architecture — Miķelis Putrāms, Linda Krūmiņa (MADE arhitekti), Rolands Pēterkops (MAREUNROL’S)
Producers — Ģirts Majors, Linda Andersone, Andis Zusts (Positivus Event)
Managing director of the Pavilion — Elīna Vikmane
Artistic director of the Pavilion — Sigvards Kļava
Artists — Rolands Pēterkops (MAREUNROL’S), Voldemārs Johansons, Roberts Rubīns, Anda Poikāne, Dainis Pundurs
Construction supervisor — Jānis Zolbergs (Forma2)
Visual identity — Design agency 'Brandbox', branch of McCann WoldGroup Riga

Source : http://www.archilovers.com/

News from Latvia pavilion...

A first look to the true model... even smaller...

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From Latvia... Lettonie

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LATVIAN PAVILION

The main theme of Expo Milan 2015 is Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life. According to Guidelines for Participants countries can also choose one of sub-themes. Latvia has decided to work with Food and culture for better life.


For the first time ever, Ministry of Economics of Latvia organised sketch design competition for architecture and content of the national pavilion. A jury commission of 12 experts evaluated applications and conducted interviews to select the best of 10 rivalling bids, awarding the right of implementing its concept for Latvian Pavilion to limited partnership EXPO 2015 L.P.

Oak tree-shaped wooden structure will resemble Latvia’s biodiversity, and highlight the leading national sectors and experience in promoting sustainable business. Latvia will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2015, succeeding Italy, therefore its participation in Milan Expo will draw close attention of political and diplomatic circles.

THE CONCEPT
Oak tree symbolises firm belief of our people in harmonious and respectful coexistence of a man and nature as the only way to preserving the long-term integrity of the vast and diverse ecosystem.
A tree that combines centuries of architectural advancement and modern digital technologies will give an insight into Latvia’s ecosystem and an opportunity to experience Latvia.
The canopy, the trunk and the roots section of the tree will evoke different emotions and feelings. The tree will provide a refreshing shade everywhere, urging visitors to stay a while longer.
Latvia’s exposition, the total area of which would reach around 600m2 according to plans, will be accessible and viewable from three sides. That will help spread visitor flows more evenly and allow large masses of visitors to enter and move around the pavilion with greater convenience. Conference Centre located underneath the canopy will become the venue for active exchange of ideas between invited speakers, and roots of the tree will serve as an extension of the exposition with separate rooms.
Latvian Pavilion will occupy Plot N14 with total area of 1 147m2. Plot is located near the main entrance through which, according to the estimations of the Expo organisers, some 60% of visitors will come.

THE AUTHORS
Architectural design of the pavilion is fully in line with the concept of the Latvian exposition as it blends the pavilion and exposition together perfectly.
The team behind the concept of the national pavilion consists of new generation professionals - experts in different areas brought together by Positivus Event, an entity responsible for many successful years of Positivus festival, the biggest music and arts festival in Baltics, and technical producers of the Grand Gala of the XXV Nationwide Song and Dance Festival.
Architecture and design of the pavilion had been created by architects Miķelis Putrāms and Linda Krūmiņa (MADE arhitekti), winners of 2012 Latvian Architecture Grand Prix, artist Rolands Pēterkops (MAREUNROL’S duo), participant and winner of numerous international fashion and art festivals, and Mārtiņš Pīlēns (Manager of 1PLUS1 architectural studio), finalist and winner of several Latvian Architecture Grand Prix.
Wide, open space inside the pavilion, underneath the massive branches of an oak tree, will be full of interactive information, tingling all five senses of visitors. Various architectural, interior and design features, visual identity developed by design agency Brandbox, branch of McCann WorldGroup Riga, and technical solutions developed by CUBE will contribute to an unforgettable aesthetic quality of pavilion. Producers’ Group Positivus Event and Sigvards Kļava, Artistic Director of Latvian Radio Choir, winner of numerous Latvian Grand Music Awards, will make sure that music played underneath the canopy is unforgettable experience for visitors. The chef and author of the slow food concept of the Latvian pavilion, Mārtiņš Rītiņš, will create delicacies that will tingle everyone’s taste buds, but the smell of Latvia in Milan will come from natural materials of the exposition, wood and freshly-baked bread.
The new “EXPO 2015”bureau of Latvia is in charge of supervising the operation and events of Latvian Pavilion. Latvian Pavilion of Expo Milan 2015 will hold a great variety of business and culture events, including Latvia’s National Day, showing Milan all the best that Latvia can offer.

http://www.latviaexpo.com/en

Oak Tree Pavilion of Latvia World EXPO 2015... video