Architects from all over the world have experimented and pushed the boundaries when designing pavilions. One of the latest for China features a wave-like structure, which encourages incorporating natural elements into cities and having these two opposing forces work more as one.
Other incredible pavilions include the Mumbai Airport, which was inspired by peacock feathers and traditional Indian art. The look of the roof is perforated and cell-like, and the interior holds up to 40 million people a year who are passing through. Another sustainable structure in Germany is made from 90% recyclable material, mostly bioplastic.
These pavilions demonstrate the extent architects will go to think into the future and re-design traditional structures. They are quite literally building and shaping the future and look of certain cities around the world.
75 Perfected Pavilions
From Perforated Cell-Like Airports to Cavernous Ice Rink Pavilions:
Jamie Danielle Munro — Mar 22, 2014 — Eco
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QR Coded Pavilions
The Russian Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Exhibits Technology
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Wooden Geodesic Pavilions
The Peoples Meeting Dome Has a Geometric Organic Aesthetic
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Woven Wooden Pavilions
The RDAI Hermes Rive Gauche Boutique Borders on Beaver Dam
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Perforated Accordion-like Pavilions
The Bowooss Bionic Optimized Wooden Shell is Eco-Conscious
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Plastic Bottle Pavilions
The Cola-Bow by Penda is Made Up of More Than 7,000 Recycled Bottles
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Panoramic Transparent Pavilions
The Pavillon360 by Glas Marte Offers Users an Unblemished Vista
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Behemoth Timber Pavilions
Sevilla's Metropol Parasol is the Largest Wooden Structure in the World
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Rainbow Foil Pavilions
Poetic Cosmos of the Breath by Tomas Saraceno is Inflated at Dawn
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Immersive Rainbow Pavilions
Eliasson Creates a Panoramic Rainbow Installation Using Silvered Glass
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Prodigious Accessory Pavilions
Beijing World Jewelry Expo is an Epic Edifice to Exhibit Tiny Items
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Sustainable Cellular Pavilions
The 'ArboSkin' is Has CNC-milled Parts Made of Bioplastic
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Recycled Sports Pavilions
The Templestowe Football Club is Made Out of the Bones of an Old Stadium
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Psychedelic Temporary Pavilions
One Fine Day's The Treehugger Sheds Light on Computational Designs
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Abstract Architecture Pavilions
The Art Folly Cubrick by Chanjoong Kim is Bold and Interactive
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Pyramid Cinema Pavilions
The Kanye West 'Cruel Summer' Theater Boasts Seven Screens
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Recycled Window Pavilions
The Rake Showroom is Designed With Sustainability in Mind
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Blue-Hued Seafaring Pavilions
Joana Vasconcelos' Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2013 is Surreal
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Biblical Pavilions
Jan Vranovsky's Ark Pavilion Will House Two of Every Animal at the Prague Zoo
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Wave-Like Pavilions
China's Pavilion for Milan Expo 2015 Has a Flowing Design
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Inflatable Pavilions
Mass Studies 'Air Forest' Responds to Changing Weather
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Delicate Iridescent Pavilions
The DUS Architects Bubble Building is Strikingly Fragile
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Pre-Fab Pipe Pavilions
This Sydney Architecture Festival Pavilion is Made from 2000 Recycled Tubes
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Solarific See-Through Pavilions
'Paul de Ruiter Architects' Designs an Amazing Eco Structure
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Cloud Simulating Pavilions
The Blur Building by Diller Scofido + Renfro Mystifies on the Water
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Sci-Fi Pool Pavilions
The Aquarena Aqua Leisure Center Embodies its Futuristic Inspiration
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Opening Origami Pavilions
The Make Kiosk Unfolds Like Paper to Provide Pop-Up Outdoor Shops
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Scenic Panoramic Pavilions
The Norwegian Wild Reindeer Center is a Fun-Filled Site
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Plastic Cloud-Shaped Pavilions
This Cloud-Shaped Sculpture is Made of Upcycled Plastic Bottles
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Inflatable Illuminated Pavilions
The Fantastic Trailer by Cheryl Baxter Glows in the Evening
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Recycled Plastic Pavilions
MASS Design Group's Bottle Service Concept is Entirely Eco-Friendly
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Multi-Aesthetic Paper Pavilions
The IE Paper Pavilion by Shigeru Ban is Ready for Purposeful Use
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Cardboard Cylinder Art Pavilions
Shigeru Ban Designs Art Canopy Made From Recycled Cardboard
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Prefabricated Mobile Pavilions
Porte Cochere Brings Versatility and Sustainability to the UN
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Incognito Cave Pavilions
Callum Morton Combines the Past and the Modern in his Grotto Pavilion
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Rotating Public Pavilions
Nl Architects' Multi Mill Can Change Its Backdrop on the Fly
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Luxurious Curvilinear Pavilions
K2LD Architects Designed This Beautiful Ciruclar Room
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Perforated Cell-Like Airports
This Mumbai Airport is Inspired by Peacock Feathers & Indian Designs
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Flower Petal Pavilions
Studio IwamotoScott's Flowery Wood 'Voussoir Cloud' Structure
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Punctured Coral Pavilions
'From Shade to Shadows' Explores the Effect of a Shifting Light Source
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Aquatic Eco-Pavilions
Unsangdong Architects' ‘Ocean Gate' Brings Human and Marin
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Prefab Plaza Pavilions
The All-in-Square Comprises Readymade Kiosks for Public Spaces
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Angular Sci-Fi Pavilions
Pormetxeta Square Features Futuristic Design Details
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Igloo-Shaped Pavilions
The 'Iglounge' is a Warm Party Haven
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Upcycled Pallet Pavilions
'Be Paletto' is a Structure Made of Salvaged Shipping Goods
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Space-Age Airline Pavilions
The Midfield Terminal Airport Complex Features a Futuristic Design
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Forested Facade Pavilions
The MS Lounge is an Innovative Recycled Event Space
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Phytoplankton-Inspired Pavilions
The Cocoon_FS is a Portable Structure for PlanktonTech
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Angular Peek-a-Boo Pavilions
The Arteixo Tourism Office is Modern and Eco-Friendly in Design
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Wonky Slanting Grid Pavilions
The Jubilee Pavilion is Angled Towards the Heart of Karlsruhe
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Illustrated Paper Pavilions
The Stockholm Pavilion by Kustaa Saksi and Gert Wingårdh is Decei
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Cavernous Ice Rink Pavilions
Stalactite is a Sculptural Structure That Shelters Shivering Skaters
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Contorted Plane Pavilions
The Huaibei Planning Exhibition Hall Incorporates a Hybrid Program
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Serpentine Gallery Pavilions
2007 Addition is a Snail Shaped Timber Structure
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Floating Pavilions
Water Surrounds the Shanghai Expo 2010 French Pavilion
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Looping Timber Pavilions
The Ribbon Folly is a Delightful Fixture in the Contemporary Cityscape
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Gilded Leaved Pavilions
Els Encants Vells by b720 Arquitectos Casts Golden Reflections
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Natural Galactic Pavilions
The Chinese Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2012 References Nature
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Oceanic Recreation Pavilions
The Liège Ice Rink by L’Escaut is Built to Resemble a Whal
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Beached Whale Pavilions
The Peddle Thorpe Fluid Pavilion Lands in Thematic Pavilion Expo
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Whale-Inspired Pavilions
The Blue Planet Aquarium Pays Tribute to Underwater Life
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Crime-Fighting Pavilions
The Social Technologies Project Combines Architecture with Digital Tools
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Neon Housing Pavilions
The Shelter Island House by Stamberg Aferiat and Associates is Vividly Bold
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Playful Cycling Pavilions
Bicycle Club by NL Architects is an Arena Dedicated to Cyclists
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Illuminated Atomic Pavilions
SOL Dome is a Remarkably Lightweight Structure that Alights at Night
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City Street Pavilions
The Dutch Submission for The Shanghai World Expo is a Happy Home
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Hexagonal Recreational Pavilions
The Jiading Community Pavilion Takes Inspiration From Old China
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Personified Pavilions
Party by ROTGANZEN Features a Funky Tent for Fiesta Moments
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Enviro Promoting Pavilions
The GreenOpolis is Romania's Answer to All Your Problems
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Bubble-Resembling Pavilions
Aeropolis by Plastique Fantastique is Futuristic
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Sinuous Desert-Like Pavilions
The UAE Pavilion Mimics Sand Dunes
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Communal Oblong Pavilions
The Make Architects Weihei Structure is Curved Throughout
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Orange Metallic Pavilions
The La Ville Intelligente Shows the Future of Paris
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Fiber Optic Pavilions
Thomas Heatherwick Creates Glowing Architecture for Shanghai Expo
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Restored Rustic Wood Pavilions
The Pines Pavilion Rebuilds a Nightclub After a Devastating Fire
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