[FONT=georgia,times new roman,times,serif]Pavilion of Bosnia and Herzegovina at expo 2010 in Shanghai by IN/OUT ARH STUDIO[/FONT]
First price for exterior design at competition for the pavilion of BIH at expo 2010 in Shanghai was given to Miron Ibrahimpasis, architect from (IN/OUT ARH STUDIO), Lamila Simisic and Jasmina Dizdarevic.
Introduction
In following the theme, Better City – Better Living, this year’s Global exhibition strives to show current ways of living in modern cities. With this in mind, authors were inspired by brilliant architectural examples from their country’s past. Working with a theme of their medieval fortified cities, they applied that concept as an idea for arrangement of interior space. Authors believe that this suits the competition guidelines that allow for limited space and incorporates the idea of “one world, one city.”
Idea (Concept)
While searching for an appropriate pattern for this presentation and analyzing competition parameters, 5 scenes + VIP and its symbolism of 5 elements, authors came up with schematics for the interior of our structure which correlate with the relationship and placement of elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water.
Following the basic rule of movement of these elements in coordinate system, this seemingly simple concept has transformed the entire interior of our structure into a complex space. Outside is adorned, as a mandatory element, with children’s drawings.
Interior
The interior is comprised of 5 scenes. The First Scene, the Nucleus or City Space, in its horizontal formation as well as in its vertical attainment of light, represents an idea of Agora- the city center. Four cells encompass the core (Nucleus), creating separate spheres, which in their characteristics match one another, yet information they contain within is sphere-specific and unique. Canvas (netting, sails) cascading (flowing, spilling) from the ceiling serves not only as an interior design stratagem; it also acts and directly contributes to the presentation, making the space playful in all its manifestations.
Exterior
The external structure is defined by the complexity of its internal form.
The interior design is such that it flows outward, transforming itself into (protective) bands (stripes), which envelop the structure. Authors chose to (include) this in an attempt to create unity (equilibrium) of (between) interior and exterior space. Bands embedded into the façade reflect the playfulness of the children’s art imprinted on them; they are the harmony of childhood games shown through facade’s webbing. The bands are installed in two layers. Mounted on wheels, the interior layer by its clockwise (left to right) movement enables the façade to be changed in given intervals.
Conclusion
Author’s goal was to create a unique space, a space that contains and combines different segments of our country’s presentation, while at the same time arranging (organizing) the interior in such a way that a visitor would feel comfortable in an abundance of information presented to him/her.
The complexity of the interiors, created by following simple rules, creates a plethora of possibilities for this exhibition’s presentation. Author’s intention was to compel a visitor to step out of his/her (stagnation, step out of their daily lives) status quo and float (sail) through our space.
