City Jade Culture in Aurora Pavilion
27.04.2010 Business, FeaturedThe inspiration for the pavilion comes from Confucius’ view of jade. The great ancient scholar of China had summarized 11 virtues of jade, among which five have been well accepted and passed on, including “benevolence, righteousness, manners, wisdom, and credit,” all symbolizing virtues which should be carried on. The exhibition will continue those virtues and develop them in line with new city styles, expressing the Expo theme of “Better City, Better Life.”
Read moreRepublic of Korea Business Pavilion
27.04.2010 Business, FeaturedThe revolving water wave shape of the pavilion gets its idea from the traditional Korean Xiangmao Dance, in which dancers shake their heads to bring along the stripes connected with the hats and make them whirl like wheels. This revolving shape symbolizes close ties and circulation among human beings, environment and civilization. When it comes to nights, exterior walls of the construction appear to be blue, red, yellow, white and black, alternately, as a representative of the Asian idea of the five elements (namely metal, wood, water, fire and earth). Inside the pavilion, 4D videos and interactive simulation activities are offered to showcase environment-friendly high technologies and urban life related research achievements, such as the recycling utilization of energy.
Read moreCisco Pavilion
27.04.2010 Business, FeaturedToday’s technology is helping facilitate a renaissance of communities and the world. This compelling theme is about a transformation that is changing how we live, work, learn and play. Smart+Connected Life is both a promise and a commitment to build better lives through the creation of better urban environments in China and around the world.
Read moreState Grid Pavilion
27.04.2010 Business, FeaturedThe 4,000-square-meter pavilion, named “Magic Box,” is designed to be a metallic square with a crystal cube embedded inside. The “Magic Box” is supported by two constructions with grid facade. A solar light system which is composed of 12 mirrors and resembles sunflowers will illuminate the underground part of the pavilion. Making full use of summer wind in Shanghai, a “Tunnel of Electric Current” is installed inside the pavilion, where visitors are expected to have a special experience that feels like moving inside the wires. Covered by LED lights, the box will be shinning with colorful lighting all day around to provide visitors with a visual highlight and special experiences.
Read moreCoca-Cola Pavilion
27.04.2010 Business, FeaturedSimple yet unique exterior walls of the two-storey pavilion are all installed with metal wind-proof blinds and decorated in red, color of Coca-Cola. Interior of the pavilion is divided into five sections: exhibition of symbolic Coca-Cola bottles, theatres, exhibition halls, VIP lounges and public exposure areas. With artful designs of these sections, healthy and enjoyable lifestyle and sense of environmental protection are delivered to visitors.
Read moreChina Railway Pavilion
26.04.2010 Business, FeaturedExterior walls of the pavilion are decorated with metal and glass with its simple materials and grids emphasizing urban impressions. LED lights beam railway networks of China onto the walls. Inside the pavilion there are three sections showcasing scientific and technological innovation in China’s railway system. Exhibitions emphasize how railways link cities and have made a positive impact on development of human civilization.
Read moreOil Pavilion
26.04.2010 Business, FeaturedExterior walls of the pavilion are decorated with criss-crossed petroleum and gas pipes, which emphasize industry characteristics and give the pavilion a modern appearance. The whole pavilion resembles a huge energy-processing network, symbolizing that abundant underground oil is the main impetus for the city. Construction materials of the building adopt new environmentally friendly oil derivatives as an exploration of widespread uses of petroleum and petrochemical products.Interior of the pavilion is divided into three sections: the past, present and future, displaying respectively the evolution of petroleum during millions of years, vital roles of petroleum for human history and city development, and prosperous visions for the development of petroleum.
Read morePeople’s Insurance Company of China Pavilion
26.04.2010 Business, FeaturedThe pavilion is a one-floor construction with the front higher than its reverse side. The pavilion resembles the characters of PICC, abbreviation for the People’s Insurance Company of China. Visitors can enjoy an overview of the pavilion from the highway nearby. Exterior walls are decorated in red and blue, which go well with the green color of Expo symbols and endow the pavilion with a colorful appearance.
Read moreJapanese Industry Pavilion
26.04.2010 Business, FeaturedThe pavilion is a mesh architecture made up of 10,000 single barrels and nuts with its interior fitment adopting recycled steel pipes. On the west wall, a 130-centimeter tall robot will give wonderful performances. The pavilion is divided into sections of theme theatres, eight main exhibition areas, shops and restaurants. Performances with strong senses of rhythm will be offered and images presented will change every three minutes.
Read moreSpace Pavilion
26.04.2010 Business, FeaturedThe pavilion looks like a “magic cube” suspended in space. Supported by intricate pillars, it will give a feeling of space disorder and arouse the visitors’ desire for exploration. The design tries to convey the concepts of “technology”, “energy” and “space” with a sense of simplicity.Based on the core concepts of “sky (outer space), land (city) and man (the explorer and creator)”, the pavilion will show how aerospace and electronic technologies promote urban development and improve human life to the fullest extent.Visitors may embark on a joyous journey filled with discovery and inspiration through three exhibition sections – “The Origin of Dreams”, “Spacewalk” and “Beautiful Homeland”, to get the “real experience” of how people have been trying to explore space.
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