Dutch/Dubai 2020 Expo Pavilion

2018

The proposal for the Dutch Pavilion at the 2020 Dubai Expo is centered around the themes of Energy, Water, and Food, reflecting the Netherlands’ expertise in these areas. The pavilion’s design integrates the themes of sustainability and innovation, offering visitors a space to explore, reflect, and engage with the principles of food, water, and energy sustainability through sound art and visual installations.

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Located in the sustainability section of the Expo, the pavilion features exhibition spaces, a semi-transparent facade, supporting facilities, and a dune-inspired landscape. The central attraction, the "Nexus," is a 12-meter-high transparent column that demonstrates innovative solutions for local food cultivation, water collection, and energy generation, addressing Dubai’s hot and dry climate.

The Nexus serves as both a functional greenhouse and an exhibition piece, showcasing advanced techniques adapted to local conditions. The facade, inspired by traditional Dutch greenhouses, uses a modular system with insect mesh to reduce heat load by 50%.