Roma-based Nemesi & Partners has designed a 13,000 square meter “urban forest” that will serve as the Italian Pavilion at the 2015 Milan Expo. Enveloped within an intricate, branch-like skin, the six-story lattice structure will be made from 900 panels of “i.active BIODYNAMIC” cement that will “capture” air pollutants and convert them into inert salts.
While purifying the surrounding atmosphere, the pavilion will also be generating energy with the installment of photovoltaic glass. This, along with an exterior play of solid and void, will illuminate an interior open square in which will serve as the main point of entry for visitors. From here, visitors can access four connecting blocks that will host exhibition, auditorium, office and conference areas.
In addition to this, Nemesi will also design a series of temporary “Cardo buildings” whose installations will provide for additional exhibition space, restaurants and events.
The Italian Pavilion will be one of the few permanent structures constructed for the Expo.
Competition
Milan Expo 2015: Italy PavilionAward
First PrizeArchitects
Location
Milan, ItalyEngineers
Proger, BMS ProgettiSustainability
Eng. Livio De SantoliContractor
Italiana Costruzioni with Consorzio Veneto CooperativoCement Manufacturer
Italcementi GroupArea
13000.0 sqmProject Year
2015Photographs
Nemesi & PartnersCompetition
Milan Expo 2015: Italy PavilionAward
First PrizeLocation
Milan, ItalyProject Year
2015Photographs
Nemesi & PartnersArea
13000.0 m2
