The China Pavilion at the Milan Expo 2015 boasts a stunning facade that succeeds in highlighting the intricacies of the country's geographical landscape, modern architectural technologies and ancient traditions.
Called the 'Land of Hope,' the building's roof features a series of gold-plated roof that was designed to mirror both Beijing Central Business District skyline and the contour of a mountain range found in the country.
The 'Land of Hope' at the 2015 China Pavilion was designed in a partnership between New York-based Studio Link-Arc and a Tsinghua University team.
The unique China Pavilion rooftop is constructed from 1,052 panels of woven bamboo in over 300 variations. The intricate nature of the rooftop and the significance behind it is sure to have a mesmerizing presence at the Milan Expo 2015.
Landscape-Mimicking Rooftops
The China Pavilion at the Milan Expo 2015 Resembles a Mountain Range
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