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The Miralles Tagliabue Embt Spanish Pavilion Wins Top Prize

If you ever wondered what you would get if you meshed the art of basket weaving with the natural beauty of coral reefs, wonder no more as you take in the Miralles Tagliabue EMBT Spanish Pavilion. As the winner of the 2009 World Architecture Festival’s future project category, it’s agreed that the combination is spectacular.

Inspired by the traditional Spanish craft, the Miralles Tagliabue EMBT Spanish Pavilion will the the future 2010 Shanghai Expo. Enjoy the gallery, courtesy of DesignBoom.com and be sure to visit their site for more info and images.

Basket-weaving Nature-inspired Architecture
Exploring the combination of traditional crafts and natural forms to create beautiful and sustainable buildings.
Sustainable Expo Architecture
Designing environmentally-friendly pavilions that showcase innovative construction techniques and eco-friendly materials.
Craft-influenced Design
Incorporating traditional craft techniques into modern design for unique and visually stunning results.

Sectors Adopting This

Architecture
The architecture industry can create unique, beautiful and sustainable buildings and pavilions that inspire and promote eco-friendliness.
Crafts
Crafts industries can be inspired by this trend and work with architects to incorporate their traditional techniques in unique and innovative ways.
Expo and Event Planning
Event planners can draw inspiration from sustainable and visually stunning pavilions and design eco-friendly events that showcase innovation and sustainability.
SCORE
2.9 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 16%
Activity 64%
Freshness 8%

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