# Visionary World Expo Sites The 2020 Dubai World Expo Infuses Tradition with Futuristic Designs By Tiffany | Published 2013-12-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-world-expo References: [gulfbusiness](http://gulfbusiness.com/2013/12/dubai-world-central-emaar-launch-mega-project-ahead-of-expo-2020/) Global design and architecture firm [HOK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayne-county-criminal-justice-center) has rendered a [futuristic and avant-garde design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts) in honor of the Dubai World Expo Site in year 2020. Being the first Middle Eastern country to have the luxury of hosting the World Expo, it is very apparent that the design firm takes this seriously. The Expo occupies a 1,082 acre site featuring photovoltaic panels on the building’s exterior used to generate electricity through solar radiation converted into usable electricity, providing up to 50% of the combined energy usage of the structure. Taking inspiration from the UAE’s bidding theme, ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future,’ HOK has designed an incredibly sophisticated design that embraces the deep-rooted history and heritage of the region, while looking towards the future with its innovative designs. The site features three pavilions that symbolize and represent opportunity, mobility or flexibility and sustainability. The three pavilions are connected to a central hub that features the main plaza. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Design:** The design firm's futuristic and avant-garde design for the Dubai World Expo Site presents opportunities for innovative and disruptive architecture. - **Renewable Energy:** The use of photovoltaic panels to generate electricity offers potential for disruptive innovation in the energy sector. - **Sustainability:** The focus on sustainability in the design of the World Expo site highlights opportunities for disruptive innovations in green technology and eco-friendly infrastructure. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The visionary design of the Dubai World Expo site showcases opportunities for disruptive innovation in the architecture industry. - **Energy:** The integration of renewable energy sources in the World Expo site presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the energy industry. - **Green Technology:** The sustainability-focused design of the World Expo site highlights opportunities for disruptive innovations in the green technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md) - [Vast Wooden Structural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ring.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Design-Driven Group Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icons-of-tomorrow.md) - [Digital Expo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-utopia.md) - [Traditional Sailing-Inspired Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-coastline-we-progress.md) - [Voyage Boat-Like Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bahrain-pavilion.md) - [Immersive Breeze Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-houses.md) - [Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicon.md)