Architecture of Lithuanian pavilion at Expo 2015 Milano

Architecture... pavilion of Lithuania

Pavilion designers – a blend of experience and youthful drive

Organisers of the competition to design a Lithuanian pavilion at the EXPO 2015 world exhibition received a record-breaking number of offers with as many as 27 conceptual designs submitted.

The designs were evaluated by a panel which, apart from representatives of the competition organiser, the Ministry of Environment, included the chair of the Lithuanian Architects Association, Gintautas Blažiūnas, dean of the Architecture Faculty of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Rimantas Buivydas, architects Rolandas Palekas and Marius Šaliamoras, ethnologist and professor at the Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences, Libertas Klimka, Italy-based journalist Paulius Jurkevičius as well as TV show host and author of the book “Pasimatymas su Lietuva” (“A Rendezvous with Lithuania”), Edita Mildažytė. Public discussions on the competition entries were held in Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai and Vilnius and they were available on the web.

The project named “Balance” from a Kaunas-based architecture studio, JAS, was acknowledged the best. The panel was impressed by their originally balanced bi-volumetric composition which allowed introducing Lithuania as a country of unique tradition and technological innovation. A group of young architects directed by a highly experienced architect Virginijus Juozaitis then worked out the pavilion’s technical design.

An Italian company, WOA (directed by Saulius Gecas), is in charge of coordinating technical documentation with the Italian authorities, drafting of working drawings and overseeing of the pavilion’s construction process. Construction is carried out by an Italian construction firm selected through a public procurement procedure, Bodino Engineering, which, as a matter of fact, is also building pavilions of impressive architecture for an international real estate corporation, Vanke, (designed by a world-famous Daniel Lebeskind studio) and China at EXPO 2015. Of the approximately 20 entrants, organisers of Lithuania’s introduction at EXPO 2015 were satisfied with the conditions and qualification of Bodino Engineering the most.

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Lithuanian participation in the EXPO Milano 2015 is based on the idea of balance.
The importance of finding the right balance in every sphere of life is the key to a harmonious and joyful living. The Lithuanian pavilion was designed with exactly this idea in mind. Whether one is dealing with exporting produce to different markets or finding a healthy diet, a balanced approach is the basis for success. 

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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

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Lithuania, Expo 2010 Shanghai

Inspiration part of pavilion came from flower buds, which means the vitality and prosperity of the country and cities. Through examples of successful urban development, architecture, cultural heritage, protection of nature, the success of the people, athletes and technological fruits, describe the current situation and a bright future of a harmonious coexistence between men in between man and nature, the process of development of Lithuania, economic, cultural center, politics in the Baltic Sea.

- A scene and a meeting room are located within the "flower bud". The petals are made of shells. Sound effect and a circular 360 ° screen will bring visitors to "fly" over Lithuania.

- Artists crafts produced locally toys pottery, royal crowns, willow products, wooden sculptures. Visitors can participate.

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Theme "Well of Knowledge: Experienced Future"

The Concept

Lithuania will be contributing to the theme of Expo 2015: Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life both as a country with a rich agricultural traditions, and as a country focused on developing innovative technologies for industrial food production. It is these characteristics which are helping it to carve out a prominent position amongst the countries of "New Europe."

In 2015 Lithuania will celebrate 25 years of independence and the 11 years that have passed since it joined the European Union. It is one more opportunity to celebrate the high quality of its products and improve international business relations, and make in-roads into new markets.

Visitors to the 1,147-square meter exhibition space of the Lithuanian Pavilion can enjoy high-quality cheese, pancakes, rye bread, traditional cakes and many other typical products from cooperatives, family farms, and small food businesses. They can also enjoy the beauty of the many handcrafted objects made ​​from natural materials such as linen, wool, wood, clay and amber.

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