image © Expo 2015 / Daniele Mascolo

All images from Archilovers page of Vietnam Pavilion

Vietnam Pavilion exhibited at Expo Milano 2015 as beautiful bamboo structure that also triggers energy,attraction and interaction around it.

The theme of the Expo is proposed to look at ways to counter food and energy problems. The architectural theme of the pavilion is the lotus that is found on the lakes of Vietnam.The exhibition space is centered within the lotus pond and is shaded by large lotus pod structures cladding in bamboo.These shade structures accommodate trees that provide further shade the people below.As you enter you walk over lotus leaf shaped platforms under a forest of the lotus pods to the exhibition area. The pool around the pavilion cools the air and provides a favorable micro climate for the pavilions visitors. A screen wall around the pavilion will fold away on pleasant days to allow for naturally ventilated open air-exhibition areas.

image © Vo Trong Nghia Architects

image © Vo Trong Nghia Architects

image © Vo Trong Nghia Architects

image © Vo Trong Nghia Architects

> via Archilovers/Vietnam Pavilion