# Landscape-Mimicking Rooftops The China Pavilion at the Milan Expo 2015 Resembles a Mountain Range By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-05-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/china-pavilion References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/05/05/beijing-skyline-mountain-range-roof-china-milan-expo-2015-pavilion-studio-link-arc-tsinghua-university-bamboo/) & [link-arc](http://www.link-arc.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunhai-forest-service-station) and a Tsinghua University team. The unique China Pavilion rooftop is constructed from 1,052 panels of [woven bamboo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-garden-pavilion) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Landscape-inspired Architecture:** Incorporate regional landscapes to create unique structures that reflect the culture, geography, and history of an area. - **Sustainable Building Materials:** Explore alternative materials such as woven bamboo for construction that achieve the same results as traditional materials while being environmentally conscious. - **Innovative Roofing Design:** Design building roofs to not just provide shelter but also showcase a visual focal point of the structure by incorporating unique design elements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity to incorporate regional landscapes, innovative materials, and visionary designs in building structures to differentiate one’s firm. - **Construction:** Opportunity to explore the use of sustainable materials such as woven bamboo in construction projects not just for an eco-friendly result, but also a beautiful design solution. - **Exhibition:** Opportunity to create unique structures for exhibits and events incorporating landscape-inspired architecture and innovative roofing design to create a focal point for the event. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthen Timber Viewing Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pujiang-platform-hill.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md) - [Serene Waterfront Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Lake-Overlooking Tiled Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jinji-lake-pavilion.md) - [Chinese Tradition-Honoring Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-paper-umbrella.md) - [Lunar-Based Rotating Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-pavilion.md) - [Tranquil Round Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-round-pavilion.md)