Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
16 Handpicked Architectural Wonders at Shanghai World Expo 2010
Fascinated by a TV news featuring Shanghai World Expo 2010, I had been exploring the country pavilions which are marvelous symbols of architectural beauty. With a theme of 'Better City, Better Life', most of them are one better than other. Though I have not yet intended to feature architecture in this design portfolio, it would be a crime not featuring these beautiful models. Check out the best of Shanghai and vote and comment for your best.
Turkey: Cradle of Civilization
featuring one of the first man built settlements and dams.
China: The Crown of the East
Interlocking Wooden Brackets, the architectural style of the Orient.
Malaysia: One Malaysia- City Harmonious Living
A tour through the landscape of Malaysia
India: Cities of Harmony
Rural and Urban confluence with inspiration from Buddhists stupas by Emperor Asoka. (featuring 360 degree screen)
Romania: Green City
The green apple highlighting green, health and city.
Sweden: Spirit of Innovation
Reflecting the cross on the national flag.
Israel: Innovation for better life
One of the best. A journey through Whispering Garden, Hall of Light and Hall of Innovations.
New Zealand: the Maori Story of Creation
Wedge shaped pavilion with a 1.8 tonne jade in its heart.
Japan: Breathing Organism
Harmony between the human heart and technology
UAE: Sand Dune country
Featuring a marvellous sand dune sculptural design.
France: The Sensual City
Floating with greenery
Denmark: the Little Mermaid
Inspired by the Little Mermaid statue in Denmark
Italy: Pick up sticks
20 modules inspired by the game
Bahrain: Small is beautiful
An arc shaped island
United Kingdom: the Seed Cathedral
Wrappers fallen off revealing the jewel
Spain: The basket
A hand weaved wicker basket
These are structurally as well as in concept dreamlike creations. But the fact that these would be brought down to sticks after the expo is nightmarish.
Turkey: Cradle of Civilization
featuring one of the first man built settlements and dams.
China: The Crown of the East
Interlocking Wooden Brackets, the architectural style of the Orient.
Malaysia: One Malaysia- City Harmonious Living
A tour through the landscape of Malaysia
India: Cities of Harmony
Rural and Urban confluence with inspiration from Buddhists stupas by Emperor Asoka. (featuring 360 degree screen)
Romania: Green City
The green apple highlighting green, health and city.
Sweden: Spirit of Innovation
Reflecting the cross on the national flag.
Israel: Innovation for better life
One of the best. A journey through Whispering Garden, Hall of Light and Hall of Innovations.
New Zealand: the Maori Story of Creation
Wedge shaped pavilion with a 1.8 tonne jade in its heart.
Japan: Breathing Organism
Harmony between the human heart and technology
UAE: Sand Dune country
Featuring a marvellous sand dune sculptural design.
France: The Sensual City
Floating with greenery
Denmark: the Little Mermaid
Inspired by the Little Mermaid statue in Denmark
Italy: Pick up sticks
20 modules inspired by the game
Bahrain: Small is beautiful
An arc shaped island
United Kingdom: the Seed Cathedral
Wrappers fallen off revealing the jewel
Spain: The basket
A hand weaved wicker basket
These are structurally as well as in concept dreamlike creations. But the fact that these would be brought down to sticks after the expo is nightmarish.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
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