The Shanghai Expo in 2010 is going to bring together the world, and it seems like all countries want to be well represented by their pavilions, making for some great architectural design.
From floating pavilions to rain harvesting architecture, here is a collection of 10 of the pavilion designs to be seen at the 2010 Shanghai Expo!
Implications - Events like the Shanghai expo give countries and businesses the unique opportunity to show their creativity to the rest of the world in a dramatic way. As superficial as it may sound, appearance is everything when it comes to these kinds of events. The more impressive the pavilion that represents your business/organization, the bigger impact your name will make on the thousands of people who visit.
10 Shanghai Expo Structures
Celebrating the 2010 Event, from Sand Dune Designs to Solar Soy Walls:
Rachel — Sep 27, 2009 — Art & Design
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Recycled CD Architecture
Atelier Feichang Jianzhu Combines Green and Music Scenes
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Papercut Architecture
Polish Pavilion at Expo 2010 Channels Cultural Tradition
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Sand Dune Architecture
UAE Pavilion Will Shimmer, Morph and Change Color
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Aortic Architecture
The Heart Influences This Urban Building Design
6
Rain Harvesting Architecture
The Eco-Friendly Canada Pavilion for the 2010 Expo
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Solar Soy Walls
The Swiss Pavilion for Shanghai 2010 is Made of Beans and Sun Cells
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Floating Pavilions
Water Surrounds the Shanghai Expo 2010 French Pavilion
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Papercraft-Inspired Buildings
Unexpected Polish Architecture for Shanghai Exhibition Hall
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Bunny-Shaped Buildings
Macau Pavilion at World Expo Celebrates the Rabbit in Chinese Lore
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Fiber Optic Pavilions
Thomas Heatherwick Creates Glowing Architecture for Shanghai Expo
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Multi-Sensory Immersive Installations
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Dedicated Product Zone Expansions
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Sustainable Corporate Education Facilities
Aoe Designs Deloitte University Asia Pacific China
Landscaping Border Exploration Proojects
International Garden Festival Presents Stunning Projects
Experiential Wellness Activations
Creating Significance Sets Up Its Well Design Summit
Immersive Architectural Activations
Dinesen Presented Dual Exhibitions at 3daysofdesign
Greenhouse Office Pavilions
Office for Roundtable + JXY Studio Create Multifunctional Office
Luxury Exhibition Concepts
Louis Vuitton Unveils 'The Louis' Vessel Concept in Shanghai
Beijing Flagship Architecture
Louis Vuitton Sanlitun by Jun Aoki Opens as an Experiential Building
Floating Art Museums
Tadao Ando’s Dubai Museum of Art Embraces Light, Water and Heritage
Inflatable Modular Pavilions
Renaissance of the Real by Snøhetta and USM Explores Sensory Space
Immersive Garden-Inspired Exhibitions
c+d Studio Presents the Stunning 'Garden for the Eyes'
Elevated Urban Skate Venues
AAN Architects Designs Suspended Skatepark Overlooking Shanghai
Collectible Art Fairs
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Urban Assembly Forums
The RAM Assembles Shanghai by All(zone) Explores Impromptu Urban Life
Luxury Fragrance-Inspired Exhibitions
Dior Brings Its 'Stories of a Miss' Exhibition to Shanghai
Rest-Focused Golf Structures
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design Develops the Golf Pavilion
Large-Scale Recreational Landscape Projects
XISUI Designs 'Forest Delight: Lighthouse Nature Park'
Immersive Design Studio Showcases
Fritz Hansen Presented 'Shaping Lasting Design' in Copenhagen
Curved Green Roof-Topped Museums
Atelier Alter Architects Designs the Sunner Museum in China
Floating Wetland Bookstore
Xixi Goldmye Bookstore Alters an Abandoned Office into a Reading Space
Architecturally Stunning Cultural Landmarks
OPEN Architecture Designs the Functional Sun Tower
Opposites-Inspired Branded Exhibitions
Kia Debuts Resonance of Opposites During Milan Design Week
Organic Shape-Inspired Playgrounds
XISUI Design's Boulder Park is Stunning and Functional
Architecturally Inspired Exhibition Displays
Cecilia Szalkowicz Collaborates with Studio MATER
High-Impact Beverage Business Platforms
HOTELEX Shanghai Debuts the Bar & Drinks Shanghai Division
Sculptural Design Exhibitions
The Pure Exhibition Reimagines Workshop Artistry with Plasterglass
Advanced Technological Infrastructure Projects
Society Particular Designs the Park-Tech Project
Japan-Focused Design Exhibitions
UQAM is Hosting Built Environment: an Alternative Guide to Japan
Compact Public Art Kiosks
The Hiroshima Architecture Exhibition Kiosks Appear as Small Structures
Chinese Tradition-Honoring Structures
MAD Architects Forms the Chinese Paper Umbrella Structure
Sustainable Canopy Pavilions
The Casa Solai Frames Ocean and Jungle Through a Dual-Pavilion Design
Japanese Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
JAPANMADE Vol.1 Debuts at 3daysofdesign Festival
Chinese Tech Installations
BOE Technology Group Showcased Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage
Bamboo Forest Structures
This Amazon Rainforest Pavilion Explores Biomimicry in Architectural Form
Outdoor Pavilion Design
Apirat Boonruangthaworn Designs the Teepee Pavilion for Hawaii Thai
Timber Alpine Shelters
Carlo Ratti Associati’s Self-Sufficient Bivouac for 2026 Winter Olympics
Modular Cob Pavilions
The Heal, Home, Hmm Pavilion by Roo Dhissou Uses Reclaimed Mud at the V&a
Contemporary Material Exhibition Spaces
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Protein-Inspired Architecture
Folded Protein Molecule Research & Exhibition Rethinks Structure
Adjustable Garden Pavilions
Michael Jantzen’s Interactive Garden Pavilion Uses 30 Hinged Panels
Emirati-Inspired Towers
The Symphony Tower Introduces a Woven Façade to Dubai’s Skyline
Color-Shifting Art Museums
Team BLDG Designs the The Quartet – Songzhuang Z Museum
Curved Stadium Structures
The Xi’an International Football Centre Creates a New Urban Landmark
Soccer Shirts Exhibits
The Empire State Building Launched Its Classic Football Shirts Exhibit
Architectural Sports Landmarks
The Xi’an International Football Centre Spotlights Civic Design
Cost-Conscious Installation Competitions
The Tallinn Architecture Biennale Debuts Budget Bougie
Organic Urban Playgrounds
The Boulder Park Brings 3D-Printed Boulder Design into Community Play
3d-Printed Pavilion Structures
Superlimão Pavilion Features in Pátio Metrópole
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Multi-Functional Waterfront Complex Designs
Akihisa Hirata Architecture Office Presents Ray Garden
Vibrant Sports Parks
Huachiao Vibrant Sports Park by SoBA Architects Activates Public Space
Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Contemporary Garden Pavilions
This Garden Pavilion Reframes a 1990s Home with Calm, Modern Living
Lunar-Based Rotating Pavilions
The Moon Pavilion by Atelier Guo Transforms an Abandoned Greenhouse
Architectural Wall Designs
Heatherwick Presents Humanise Wall at the Seoul Architecture Biennale
Architecture Art Exhibitions
The Eames Houses Exhibition Presents Models and Full-Scale Structures
Immersive K-Culture Expos
K-EXPO USA Combines K-Pop, Food and Lifestyle Experiences
Interactive Architectural Pavilions
The Folding Landscape Pavilion Turns Design into a Living Lens
Strategic Urban Development Programs
The Yokohama Silk Renaissance Embraces Global Luxury
Baking Sector-Focused Confereces
Bakery China 2026 is Scheduled for May
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Forested Concrete Pavilions
Miel Pavilion by Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Highlights Honey Processing
Digital Expo Exhibitions
After Utopia by Marco Brambilla is Large Scale Video Installation
Sports Complex Design Competitions
The Université De Montréal Hosts a Competition for Students
Modern Design-Forward Tile Exhibitions
Tile of Spain Manufacturers Spotlight Designs at Coverings
Fan‑inspired Arenas
The Kunshan Olympic Sports Centre Sets a New Standard for Stadium Design
Floating Nordic Design Exhibitions
The Finnish Design Export & Midsummer Solstice Event is Unique
Anniversary Design Festival Editions
Isola Design Group Will Open 'TEN: The Evolving Now'
Oyster-Shell Pavilions
Besley & Spresser Uses Recycled Oyster Shells in the Pier Pavilion Façade
Mushroom-Like Wooden Pavilions
The Carbon Garden Pavilion at Kew Gardens Nods to natural science
Solar Energy Sculptures
Michael Jantzen’s 16-Arm Moving Sculpture Uses Solar Power and Gravity
Water-Centric Residences
Cubo Design Architect Creates the 10M Home Surrounding Light on Water
Olympic Cultural Pavilions
The DESCENTE Peak House Hosts Athletes and Creators
Community Timber Pavilions
Exeter Road Pavilion Provides a Sheltered Form on Former School Site
Gap-Focused Living Rooms
one-aftr Unveiled The 'Pavilion TEUM' Architectural Concept
Diplomatic Shaded Designs
The US Consulate General in Nogales Redefines Civic Architecture
Art Park Building Renovations
Heneghan Peng Architects & WXY Reimagine the Storm King Center
Pearl-Inspired Museums
Dubai Museum of Art by Tadao Ando Evokes Water, Light and Heritage
Inclusive Tech Expos
The Abilities Expo Showcased Latest Accessibility Innovations
Earthen Timber Viewing Pavilions
The Pujiang Platform Hill Pavilion Embeds a Viewing Structure
Light Filtered Glulam Pavilions
The Paviljong Rosendal Explores Light & Shadow Through Wooden Form
Time Capsule Pavilions
America 250: Time Capsule is a Museum Pavilion by Foster + Partners
High-Density Urban Campuses
c+d Studio Designs the Shanghai Pinghe School Jinding Campus
Wavy Museum Cafe Roofs
Rongjie Design & Construction Engineering Completes LIAO LIAO Cafe
Cantilevered Porous Steel Pavilions
Sanders Pace Architecture Completes the Baker Creek Pavilion
Stone Building Auditoriums
The Centre De Congrès Fuses Sculpture with Immersive Color and Light
Children-Designed Pavilions
Hi Ladders High Shows How Design Can Shape Inclusive Public Spaces
Maritime Innovation-Focused Exhibitions
Marintec China 2025 Sets New Benchmarks for the Industry
Ceramic Vault Structures
The Muqarnas Pavilion Shows a Modular Approach to Vaulted Form
Floating Science Museums
Ma Yansong Completes the Hainan Science Museum in Haikou
Humanized Waiting Pavilions
The De Wachtkamer Pavilion Reimagines Temporary Housing
Culture-Celebrating Museum Experiences
The cs Transitioning
Colorful Municipal Recreational Facilities
SoBA Designs the Huachiao Vibrant Sports Park
Sculptural Cultural Hubs
AYDC Public Art Centre by Atelier XI Integrates Nature, Art, & Community
Organic Form Galleries
Gaur NYC Experience Centre in India Uses Cave-Inspired Spatial Design
Art Museum Architecture
The Xiao Feng Art Museum is a Sculptural Concrete Building in China
Concrete Pavilion Restaurants
ÜBerhaus by Pezo Von Ellrichshausen is a Restaurant Pavilion
Typhoon-Resilient Shelters
The Seoul Wing Project is Designed to Withstand Typhoons
Urban Data Landmarks
Spark 761 Ai Data Centre Presents a Transparent Civic Computing Facility
Global Coffee Networking Events
HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 Debuts Green Coffee Bean Zone
Domestic Design Exhibitions
Home-Home Exhibition in Chiba Explores Objects and Ideas of Living
Rooftop Park Domes
Yongping Warehouse Renovation Adds a Public Park Beneath Translucent Canopies
Shell Pavilion Libraries
The Shell Book Pavilion by LUO Studio Opens and Closes in Beijing Plaza
Serene Waterfront Pavilions
The Lake House Life Experience Pavilion Blends Architecture and Nature
Immersive Nature-Inspired Design Showcases
The Muuto Spaces Event Was Multifaceted and Engaging
Cultural Japa Pavilions
Japa Valley Tokyo Reimagines Napa Luxury Through Art and Sake
Pour-Over-Inspired Pavilions
This Kurasu Coffee Pop-Up is Shaped Like a Giant Dripper in Beijing
Pavilion-Style Art Homes
Casa Galeria by BLOCO Architects Merges Living and Gallery Space
Organic Spiral Pavilions
The Pasona Natureverse Pavilion by Design Labo Explores the Cycle of Life
Snaking Brick Pavilions
A Serpentine Reinterprets Traditional Crinkle-Crankle Garden Walls
Interactive Public Pavilions
The Radius Transformation Pavilion Lets Visitors Shape Space
Expansive Creative Regional Festivals
Tokyo Creative Salon 2026 is Schedule to Occur in March
Reflective Museum Conversion
The Hangzhou Empathy Museum is Transformed from an Abandoned Building
Textured Glass Landmarks
Helsinki Design and Architecture Museum Designed as Clear Public Pavilion
AI-Assisted Convention Centres
SOM's West Bund Convention Centre is a Mixed-Use Venue in Shanghai
Renovated Exhibition Halls
FORMA Remakes Pavilion 13 in Kyiv into a Cultural Beacon
Luminous Park Domes
The Osmanthus Moon Installation Adds a Glowing Dome to a Shanghai Park
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Harmonious Winery-Based Pavilions
Alvisi Kirimoto Designs the Sapaio Pavilion in Tuscany
Cultural Exhibition Spaces
Espace Gabrielle Chanel by Kazunari Sakamoto Blends Art and Heritage
Architecturally Illuminated Structures
Puri Lighting Design Presents the Zhangbei Mirage Project
Future-Facing Sculptural Installations
The Heungkong Group Reveals 'Eye of the Future'
Digital Furniture Showcases
The Canton Fair is Hosting Its March Industry Thematic Event
Pyramidal Mixed-Use Towers
Hangzhou Prism Combines Homes, Offices, and a Hotel in One Structure
Reimagined Riverside Hubs
Gate M West Bund Dream Center Transforms a Former Cement Complex
Grid-Connected Pavilions
Solar Electric Pavilion Powers the Grid and Charges Phones from Its Seats
Elliptical Mushroom Pavilions
Mushroom Pavilion by OMA Organizes Cultivation and Gathering Spaces
Harbor Opera Landmarks
The Hamburg State Opera Project Reimagines Performance Architecture
Remote Viewing Pavilions
The Telepresence Observation Pavilion Transmits Elevated Views
Wave-Inspired Civic Halls
The Sail Congress Centre in Big Normandy Curves into Public Architecture
Bold Performance Pavilion Designs
What Goes Around Bandstand Revives Mitcham Fair Green Community
Floating Cultural Plazas
Aquapraca Exhibition Shows a Climate-Responsive Plaza for Venice & COP30
Terraced Urban Landmarks
The Go Park Sai Sha Bringsvarious Elements Together in a Sculptural Hub
Tranquil Round Pavilions
The Round Pavilion Creates a Serene Retreat in Suzhou Expo Park
Park Cafe Pavilion Designs
Camaraderie by Schaum Architects Transforms a Garage into Café
Woodland Arts Pavilions
Julia Manacas Architecte's the Waterhouse-Oyama Fuses Gallery & Forest
Public Pavilion Architecture
Estudio Leonardo Zanatta’s Tess Pavilion Uses Tessellated Geometry