Steve Freihon/Related-Oxford
New York, New York
World Expo 2020, Canada Pavilion
The circular, 13,000-square foot, 60-foot-tall structure features an interactive winding queue which leads to a central theatre.
Lead Contact
Project Details
Project Partners
Moriyama & Teshima Architects and EllisDon Construction Ltd.
Owner
Government of Canada
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Completion Date
Area
13,000 ft²
Project Awards
Loop Design Awards, Category Winner, 2022
Overview
The first World Expo held in the region, Expo 2020 Dubai will host 190 participating countries and millions of visitors to help celebrate three distinctive themes: Opportunity, Sustainability and Mobility. The Expo's Canada Pavilion is a circular, 13,000-square foot, 60-foot-tall structure featuring an interactive winding queue which leads to a central theatre.
We provided structural design and protective design services to EllisDon Construction Ltd. for the temporary pavilion to showcase Canadian innovation.
Highlights
- The structural system comprises steel braced frames and a steel deck.
- The architectural facade is a wind screen formed by timber elements arranged in a lattice geometry that represents the coast-to-coast change in elevation across the country.
- The pavilion is designed for easy disassembly and removal following the completion of the event.