we have just received images from architect chan wai ching who designed the winning design ‘pavillion of infinity’ for the hong kong pavillion to be constructed for shanghai world expo 2010. consisting of 3 levels the building employs a sustainable design. the buildings steel frame structure will be constructed with recyclable materials, whilst its outer layer will bemade from polyethylene non woven textiles. inside a translucent membrane is included to provide thermal and sound insulation. the 3 levels will display exhibits of hong kong’s past, present and future.
k-studio has joined forces with with grimshaw, haptic, arup, leslie jones, triagonal and plan A to design the expansion of the athens international airport (AIA).
the nordic pavilion, built from forest-managed wood, champions circular design, while saudi arabia blends computational design with vernacular cooling techniques.