Angola Pavilion ■ Pavilion location: Area C. The exterior walls are decorated with African wood carvings to promote the Angolan national characteristics. The ethnic sculptures, paintings and simple projections in the exhibition hall show the relationship between Angola and water. Behind the water mist curtain, a human-height totem made of leaves is constantly rotating. This interesting exhibit will attract visitors to stop. In the exhibition hall, some life scenes of indigenous huts are restored to satisfy the curiosity of tourists. The appearance design of the Angola National Pavilion is inspired by the national flower of Angola, which is only found in Angola and has a growth lifespan of 300-1,000 years. The Angola Pavilion will use a soft and modern beautiful building as the background. By displaying Angola's national achievements, green humanities, etc. in a limited space, it will fully demonstrate the good life of the new Angola, and through Angola's famous oil and diamond industry, etc., A new Angola that embodies the harmonious development of nature and the sustainable use of resources. South Africa Pavilion ■ Theme: "Phoenix Nirvana" ■ Pavilion date: August 9 ■ Highlights: metal balls and giant arches ■ Pavilion location: Area C. When you walk into the South Africa Pavilion, you will see a metal ball with a giant arch beam shaped like a rainbow suspended from it. The design was inspired by a garden in Pretoria, South Africa's administrative capital. The ball is divided into two floors, with the VIP area above. On one side of the sphere is a huge LED display that will show modern South Africa to all visitors. At the same time, people can watch the 3D World Cup opening ceremony here. Through satellite connections, visitors to the South Africa pavilion can also communicate online with fans watching the game at the World Cup stadium. These modern designs are enclosed by a man-high wooden fence. It turns out that fences are a very important tool for people in South African villages. They fence livestock and prevent wild beasts from intruding and harming people and livestock. In addition, traditional handicrafts such as bamboo rattan baskets and chairs are also scattered in the museum, showing a strong traditional South African style. British Pavilion ■ Theme: Inheriting Classics and Building the Future ■ Pavilion Day: September 8 ■ Highlights: “The Glowing Box” ■ Pavilion Location: Area C. The more than 60,000 acrylic poles in the British Pavilion sway gently in the wind. From a distance, they look like a blooming "dandelion". Each acrylic pole contains one or several seeds. These seeds symbolize the UK's interpretation of the Shanghai World Expo theme "Better City, Better Life", and also demonstrate the UK's leadership in global natural resource protection. effect. The British Pavilion is also known as the "Seed Palace". At the inner end of each acrylic rod, there is a semiconductor lighting facility. During the day, when the audience walks into the "Seed Palace", it is like entering a crystal clear and vibrant life form; at night, the "Dandelion" with its inner light and outer light is even more imaginative. Visitors can enter the "Seed Temple" through a series of passages. The exhibitions displayed in the passages will depict the role of nature in British cities from the perspectives of the past, present and future. Algeria Pavilion ■ Pavilion location: Area C. Algeria will participate in the exhibition in the form of a 1,000-square-meter rental pavilion, showing the theme of the Shanghai World Expo through two main lines. One main line highlights the architectural style of the old city, showing its unique architectural features and its suitable and comfortable living environment. The other is the main line of development, used to show the construction plan of the new city, in order to focus on showing the harmony of urban culture in the past, present and future. relation. African Union Pavilion■ Pavilion location: Area C Spanish Pavilion■ Theme: "The city we pass down from generation to generation" ■ Pavilion date: August 30■ Highlights: Retro and innovative "rattan basket" ■ Pavilion location: Area C . The Spanish Pavilion is a "big basket" wrapped with 8,524 rattan boards. Its construction material is environmentally friendly and traditional rattan. After special treatment, it has no problems in terms of moisture resistance and fire prevention. The construction method of the overall structure can be said to be advanced. The cutting edge of technology. The entire building is completed with steel structural supports. Sunlight shines through the gaps in the rattan and onto the interior of the pavilion. The outer wall of the 12,000-square-meter exhibition area is composed of rattan of different colors combined with calligraphy art to form ancient Chinese characters. The "city" of the exhibition hall echoes the theme of Spain's exhibition. Visitors feel as if they are in a "rock cave" with a little "starlight" above their heads. The audio-visual equipment casts images on the "rock wall", including the rushing ocean, ancient fossils, and flamenco dance. The dancers dance gracefully to the passionate drumbeats, and the vibration of the floor is immersive. NBA player Gasol and tennis player Nadal will also "appear" and have "close contact" with tourists.
Portugal Pavilion ■ Theme: "Nature and History: Portugal, the end of the land and the exit of the sea" ■ Pavilion date: June 6 ■ Styling highlights: Moved to Lisbon's commercial plaza ■ Pavilion location: Area C. The Portuguese Pavilion covers an area of ??2,000 square meters and has an exterior wall made of cork. This material with Portuguese characteristics is not only environmentally friendly but also recyclable. Lisbon's Commercial Plaza, as an urban space that Portuguese people talk about, will be unveiled here. In addition, the Portuguese Pavilion will also display the world’s oldest Portuguese-Chinese dictionary. This dictionary, completed between 1583 and 1588, was an important tool for communication between the people and cultures of the two countries at that time. A lacquered cover from a 17th-century Chinese wooden cabinet will also be on display during the Expo. The lid of the wooden cabinet is engraved with scenes of Guangdong at that time, and Portuguese ships and merchants can be clearly seen on it. Netherlands Pavilion ■ Theme: "Happy Street" ■ Pavilion date: May 18 ■ Highlights of the shape: resembles an amusement park ■ Pavilion location: Area C. The concept of "pavilion" was completely subverted by the Netherlands. What the Netherlands is building is not a square or round pavilion, but a "happy street". From a distance, "Happy Street" looks like a suspended roller coaster; at night, the changing lighting effects will make it dreamlike. A 400-meter-long "8"-shaped street rises in a spiral, with 26 independent mini-pavilions distributed along the street. The Dutch Pavilion, full of whimsical ideas, looks like an amusement park. Mini pavilions on the street showcase Dutch innovations in space technology, energy and water conservancy. There is a "water filling station" at the highest point that provides free drinking water to tourists. A real water treatment device is installed in a cabin adjacent to the water station. In order to save energy reasonably and effectively, the orange parasols on the roadside are equipped with high-tech coatings and solar panels, which can absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity that can be used by the exhibition hall. At the same time, the KG1 concept sports car using textile and fiber technology materials will also be displayed in a mini pavilion in the "Happy Street". Finland Pavilion ■ Theme: “Inspiration Sharing” ■ Pavilion Day: May 27 ■ Model Highlight: Asymmetric Curling ■ Pavilion Location: Area C. The Finnish national pavilion is named "Curling", which is shaped like white fish scales and hollow inside like a "kettle", like an island standing in the water. In the three-story exhibition hall that is 20 meters high and 60 meters wide, six pillars symbolizing freedom, creation, innovation, communication, health, and nature respectively support the exhibition hall and construct a well-structured internal space. The whole "curling stone" is white and light, floating on the water. The layer of water surrounding the curling stone cools the surrounding air. Curling is based on the concept of an island. Its shape is free and does not pursue symmetry. Just like the stones on the island, the shapes are different. The curling stone is surrounded by a layer of water, and the covering on the outer surface is shaped like fish scales. The entrance of the curling stone is small and shaded. Standing in the inner courtyard, you can see the sky and clouds. Just like nature, it provides a quiet haven for people walking there, allowing everyone to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life. The most interesting thing is that there is a hot sauna on the third floor of the "Curling", allowing VIPs and visitors to experience the traditional Finnish sauna. United States Pavilion ■ Theme: Embracing Challenges ■ Pavilion Day: July 2 ■ Model Highlight: An eagle spreading its wings to welcome guests ■ Pavilion location: Area C. The theme of the U.S. Pavilion is "Rising to the Challenge." By then, it will tell a story about American perseverance, innovation and community building through multi-dimensional models and high-tech means. The U.S. Pavilion will showcase the United States as a society of opportunity and diversity, where people come together to make their communities a better place. The appearance of the American Pavilion looks like an eagle, spreading its wings to welcome guests from afar. The eagle was chosen in the venue design not only because it is the national symbol of the United States, but also because it represents courage and strength. The American Pavilion is a rather urban structure. Here you can find three theaters, an exhibition hall, a VIP facility, a gift shop and a restaurant. In the exhibition space of the U.S. Pavilion, a Chinese-American young man will lead visitors to wander in the future time and space, and personally experience the American city in 2030, allowing visitors to understand the concepts of "sustainable development, team spirit, healthy life, struggle and achievement" through a perceptual journey. Four core concepts. Romania Pavilion ■ Theme: Green City ■ Pavilion Day: July 29 ■ Highlights: Green Apple Shape ■ Pavilion Location: Area C.
Green water, lawns and trees on the hillside surround a giant "green apple", with a half-cut "green apple" lying next to it. This shape was chosen because apples are one of Romania’s favorite fruits and symbolize a healthy lifestyle and the concept of sustainable development. The technical difficulty of "Green Apple" is not only that the huge building can only be supported by a small facade, but also that it requires a large amount of green glass, and each piece of glass has a different curvature. When you step into "Green Apple", the first thing you see is an all-weather cultural stage with performances showing local folk customs. "Grand Duke Stefan", "Mihai the Brave"... a series of Romanian modern and contemporary classic films will also be displayed for visitors to feast their eyes on. In the “Apple Slicing” section, the history of Romania, the situation and future development of Bucharest, the capital, and some major Romanian cities will be presented. The green slope at the top of the “slice” will become an important venue for visitors to participate in activities within the museum. Lithuania Pavilion ■ Pavilion location: Area C. Lithuania will perfectly respond to the theme of "Harmonious City" with a "Blooming City" in the 2,000-square-meter rental pavilion, beautifully showing the country's development process in rapidly becoming an important international political, cultural, and economic center in the Baltic Sea region. The current situation and beautiful vision of harmonious growth and survival between people and between people and nature. 2010 coincides with Lithuania's millennium and its capital Vilnius becoming the European Capital of Culture. The organizers warmly invited the Lithuanian basketball team to attend the Shanghai World Expo as an image ambassador. Tunisia Pavilion ■ Pavilion location: Area C. The national pavilion covering an area of ??1,000 square meters will highlight Tunisia as a "hospitable country" under the theme of "Hospitality City" and sincerely invite guests from all over the world to visit Tunisia. Peru Pavilion ■ Theme: “Food Factory, Breeding City” ■ Pavilion Date: July 28 ■ Highlights: Flat-top Pyramid ■ Pavilion Location: Area C. The core design of the Peruvian National Pavilion is a flat-topped pyramid made of metal materials covering an area of ??25 square meters. The flat-topped pyramid is one of the earliest structures in Peru and a symbol of Peruvian early civilization. Audiences can climb the flat-topped pyramid and watch the development of Peru through six giant screens. Peru, the ancient Inca country, has always been famous for its rich tourism resources. Today, traditional tourism projects are no longer the only choice for people to go to Peru. Unique Peruvian cuisine is increasingly becoming an important factor in attracting foreign tourists and a new driving force for the development of Peru's tourism industry. The Peruvian Pavilion will also launch non-traditional products such as jewelry and handicrafts based on the consumer demand of the Chinese market. On National Pavilion Day, Peru will also organize large-scale cultural activities and send two dance troupes to attract audiences through three different styles of music and dance performances in the coastal, plateau and Amazon regions. Swiss Pavilion ■ Theme: Interaction between city and countryside ■ Pavilion date: August 12 ■ Highlights: Take the cable car to the top of the pavilion ■ Pavilion location: Area C. The main structure of the Swiss Pavilion is composed of two load-bearing large and small columns and a green grass roof. Piccard, the founder of the world's first solar-powered aircraft that can fly day and night, "Solar Impulse", will have a direct conversation with Shanghai citizens through video. The biggest feature of the museum is that the cable car is incorporated into the design as a game element. The cable car route is in a spiral shape and consists of different carriages. Each carriage can accommodate 6 people. The speed of the cable car is very fast, reaching 1 meter/second. Passengers feel like they are flying when they ride on the cable car, and their feet can touch the dandelions planted in large quantities on the roof. Take a reciprocating cable car and gradually ascend from the ground floor to the top of the museum. What is presented to you is a large image of dandelions dancing in the wind played on the 360-degree surrounding curtain wall. Take a deep breath, as if there is a faint fragrance of grass in the air. . Another highlight of the Swiss Pavilion is its interactive flashing curtain facade, which is covered by a translucent aluminum mesh structural curtain on which 11,000 pieces of bio-resin containing sensitized solar cells are suspended, interacting with the energy around the pavilion such as sunlight and The camera's flash reacts to create a dynamic flashing effect throughout the facade, demonstrating the use of energy. Swedish Pavilion ■ Theme: Light of Innovation ■ Pavilion Day: May 23 ■ Highlights: Showing the good interaction between city and countryside ■ Pavilion Location: Area C. The Swedish Pavilion is the first Nordic pavilion to lay a foundation. The theme building is divided into four buildings and is designed for recycling based on the concept of sustainability. Visitors can shuttle back and forth in the cross-shaped three-dimensional transparent glass passage connecting the interior.
The outer walls are covered with perforated steel plates. These steel plates are of different sizes and shapes, with a certain distance between the blocks. From a distance, it looks like a city map. Due to the sunlight reflection effect of the special steel plate and the gap between it and the building entity, the energy consumption of cooling in the museum is also reduced. The exhibition area is about 1,500 square meters. The architectural style adopts traditional urban architecture. The appearance will highlight how wood is used in modern construction and how to select appropriate materials to achieve energy-saving effects. Estonia Pavilion ■ Pavilion location: Area C. Ireland Pavilion ■ Theme: The evolution of urban space and people's urban life ■ Pavilion date: June 17 ■ Highlights of the shape: 5 rectangular stacks ■ Pavilion location: Area C. The Ireland Pavilion is composed of five stacked rectangular exhibition areas. The outer walls of the pavilion will be made of some transparent materials. From the outside, visitors can be seen walking around inside, reflecting a "transparent" Ireland. The exhibition areas are connected by some up and down ramps, just like the mountains between Irish cities. Entering the exhibition hall, visitors will start a city tour along the "River Liffey", various art galleries converted from military buildings, the evolution of urban transportation, and Dublin's first main road "O'Connor Street". will appear in the museum and lead visitors to experience the changes in Irish cities. There are no commercial facilities in the Irish pavilion. Plush dolls whose mascot is a gray schnauzer may be given as gifts to visitors. Poland Pavilion ■ Theme: Humans Create Cities ■ Pavilion Day: May 22 ■ Features: Appearance with the theme of folk paper-cutting art ■ Pavilion Location: Area C. The Polish pavilion, which combines traditional folk paper-cutting art with modern fashion elements, will be divided into exhibition areas, performance areas and service areas, with specific routes to guide visitors around. After entering the main exhibition area, visitors can appreciate the sunlight shining in from the outside through the hollow patterns and the light and dark effects it produces. At night, the colored lights in the pavilion will penetrate the hollow patterns, causing the pavilion to emit blue or purple fluorescence under the night sky. The lighting in the main exhibition hall will create a staggered effect of light and dark, and the internal wall can also be used as a screen to play videos on Polish social life and other aspects. The exhibition space of the pavilion is geometric in shape and can be divided into several small areas for different functions. 2010 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Chopin, the famous Polish composer and pianist. By then, Poland will also invite 100 musicians to perform Chopin's works simultaneously in Shanghai, which is expected to break the Guinness World Record.