United Arab Emirates Pavilion

Date: 2012.01.13 | Category: National Pavilions | Tags: asia,Expo,Expo 2010 Maps,golden sand dune,middle east,SHANGHAI

United Arab Emirates Pavilion

The United Arab Emirates Pavilion is a huge golden sand dune inspired by the country’s desert. The outer covering of the pavilion is gold-colored stainless steel. Its undulating roof, looking as if it has been shaped by the wind, makes the pavilion shimmer and change colors, reminding visitors of the Middle East country’s various natural environments.

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United Arab Emirates Pavilion

Taking a virtual journey, visitors may begin to understand the spirit of the UAE people who have created life in the desert and have learned from their forefathers how to create shade, to escape heat, and to survive in a harsh environment. Along the path, flower beds and trees are everywhere, creating a scene of fantasy completely alien to the dunes. Without the wisdom of people, there will be no miracle.

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United Arab Emirates Pavilion Label (bychu96)

Highlight 1: Smart Design

Desert comprised of sands in red, golden and white colors, the ups and downs of hills, a scattered oasis ringed with ancient camel bells, and boats with glimmering sails on the ocean are all staged in the video, which remind us of what an important role the natural environment and wild life play in the culture and lifestyle of the UAE people.

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United Arab Emirates coat of arms (William)

Highlight 2: Legendary Land

Creative film producers will intoxicate visitors with a fantastic journey. In this legendary land, primeval tropical desert is next to modern skyscrapers. Visitors will be enthralled by the perfect combination of the present and the past, seeing year-round sunlight, clean beaches, dunes, merchants on camel back, spice markets, oasis, golf courses, sand skiing, diving, water skiing, parachute jump and fishing all at the same time.

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Men dressed to perform for United Arab Emirates week (Furjio)

Highlight 3: Fantastic Journey

The shape of the pavilion is designed in response to Shanghai’s weather. It protects against the direct glare of the city’s summer sun but allows indirect light to enter the pavilion via louvers. Visitors will approach the “dunes” by a walkway, which follows a stream of water towards the entrance.

Do not forget the interactive game zone after the whole visit, which will offer the favorites a journey to the UAE, to see the wonderful land by themselves.

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Horses displayed in front of the pavilion (Debbie Uy)

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Emirati Girl (bychu96)

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Built of gold-colored steel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) pavilion mimics the bulbous shape of the gigantic sand dunes that cover the country’s deserts. (Photos courtesy of Nigel Young/Foster + Partners)

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At night, the colorful interior of the pavilion shines through large windows at the base of the giant dune-like structure. (Photos courtesy of Nigel Young/Foster + Partners)

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Duplicating the way the elements carve out the dunes, the pavilion appears coarsely textured on its northern side and smooth on its southern end. (Photos courtesy of Nigel Young/Foster + Partners)

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The undulation of the structure’s roof makes the entire structure appear to shift in the wind. (Photos courtesy of Nigel Young/Foster + Partners)

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The pavilion’s porous northern section allows just enough natural light to stream into the interior without overheating it. (Photos courtesy of Nigel Young/Foster + Partners)

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Attendees engage the UAE’s inhabitants and its history though a variety of video presentations. The presentations begin with a six-minute film called ”In the Blink of an Eye,” which offers a recap of the UAE’s rapid development into a major economic oasis. (Photos courtesy of Nigel Young/Foster + Partners)

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A second film introduces attendees to Emiratis, and teaches them about their diverse lives. The third and final presentation, “Dream Journey,” portrays a young Emirati boy and a Chinese girl who fly through the present day UAE. (Photos courtesy of Nigel Young/Foster + Partners)

Originally posted 2010-09-03 10:12:44.

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