Lithuanian pavilion at EXPO Milano 2015
BALANCE
Pavilion is composed of two identical cubic buildings joined by a series of interconnecting walkways, covering a total of 1,147 square meters. According to the EXPO 2015 theme "Feeding the Planet. Energy for life.", the concept symbolise a balance in everything, between old and new, tradition and innovation, natural products and virtual technology, theory and practice.
With the intention to offer enjoyable space for visitors, the ground floor is planned as an open-air space with food service and event place.
One of the building’s blocks is devoted to an exposition that reflects tradition, while the other will present the innovations and achievements of Lithuanian agriculture, food industry and features of the contemporary cuisine.
Volumetric scenario connects the indoor and outdoor space, allows visitors to access and circulate within the exhibition space offering various experiences.
Location:
Milan, Italy
Client:
Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania
Design architect:
JAS, Lithuania
Team of architects: Virginijus Juozaitis, Mantas Čekaitis, Edita Bružikaitė, Mindaugas Bučas, Vaida Iziumova, Ugnius Rauktys
Architects of record:
Workshop of open architecture (WOA), Italy
Structure:
Ribinis buvis, Lithuania
Studio Sarti Ingegneria, Italy
Plants:
AI Group, Italy
General contactor:
BODINO Engineering, Italy
