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Whimsical Aluminum Pavilions

This Butterfly Pavilion is the First Themed Attraction on Noor Island

— May 17, 2016 — Art & Design
Noor Island is a lagoon island in the middle of Arab Emirate Sharjah and starting in December its park will feature the structurally impressive Butterfly Pavilion.

The enormous outer structure of the pavilion is made from a "load-bearing 3D frame" and thousands of aluminum leaves that are clustered together to look like flowers. The inside of the pavilion will feature 500 different species of butterflies and an artificial rain forest ecosystem. The beautiful structure was designed to combine a variety of elements -- "technology and nature, light and shadow, modern and traditional" are materials and themes that inspired the large frame.

The enormous and bright exterior of the Butterfly Pavilion coupled with the immersive experience within it is sure to attract tourists and locals alike.
Trend Themes
1. Structural Innovation - The use of a load-bearing 3D frame in the design of the Butterfly Pavilion presents opportunities for similar innovative structures in architecture and construction.
2. Biophilic Design - The combination of a rainforest ecosystem and thousands of aluminum leaves in the Butterfly Pavilion showcases the potential for incorporating nature-inspired elements in interior design and urban spaces.
3. Themed Attractions - The creation of the Butterfly Pavilion as the first themed attraction on Noor Island opens up possibilities for developing more themed attractions that combine art, technology, and entertainment.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Construction - The structural innovation in the Butterfly Pavilion could disrupt the way buildings and structures are designed and constructed.
2. Interior Design - The integration of biophilic design elements in the Butterfly Pavilion suggests opportunities for interior designers to create nature-inspired spaces.
3. Tourism and Entertainment - The success of the themed Butterfly Pavilion as an attraction on Noor Island indicates potential growth in the market for unique and immersive themed experiences.
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