EXPO 2010-Saudi Arabia Pavilion

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Project Name: EXPO 2010-Saudi Arabia Pavilion
Construction year: 2010
Website: en.expo2010.cn/c/en_gj_tpl_35.htm
Address: Expo site , EXPO 2010-SHANGHAI - China

Architect(s) : Unknown Architect
Project Category: Cultural | Pavilions

Latitude: 31.1904
Longitude: 121.492

Saudi Arabian Pavilion

Covering a total area of 6,000 square meters, the Saudi Arabia pavilion features a fine centrepiece: a huge hanging boat shaped like a half moon. Many trees are planted on the top deck of the boat, creating a hanging garden, and thus epitomizing the oasis in the desert. The pavilion also boasts a 3D IMAX theatre that is larger than any other such theatre in the world. 'Tents' are put up under the date trees for visitors to experience the feeling of 'living in a tent'. The top deck is also a good spot for a nice riverside view

Named 'the Arabian city' and with the theme of 'vitality for life', the Saudi Arabia pavilion showcases the Arabian wisdom in creating wonderful city life in spite of the severe natural environment without rivers or lakes. Highlights of its exhibition include four types of cities: the city of energy, the city of oasis, the ancient city with rich cultural heritage, and the city of fast-growth economy.

The first floor of the pavilion is a garden with both Chinese and Saudi trees growing,a symbol of the friendship between the two nations. Saudi Arabia, the homeland of the date palm tree, has reproduced the scene of an oasis in the desert by replanting palm trees on both the rooftop garden and the friendship garden at the ground level.

The pavilion features a 2,000-square-meter cultural plaza where traditional cultural activities will take place. Dancers from all over Saudi Arabia will participate in dances and other activities within the plaza on a daily basis. The main entrance and exit of the pavilion form part of the pavilion hall, which features an enormous atrium with walls and fountains with rich Arabic geometrical latticework. Visitors have the chance to explore the historical silk road route as well as traditional crafts and special collections.

Contributed by ArchiTeam