Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China

May 27, 2010

Pavilion Features - Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China

The Finland Pavilion "Kirnu", Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China, is surrounded by a lake, appearing to float on the water. Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China has the slogan "Sharing Inspiration," where ideas can meet and mix. The design draws inspiration from Finnish nature. Elements reinterpreted in the pavilion include the shape of small rocks found on coastal islands, the surface of a fish, reflection on water, framed view of the sky and smell of tar on wood.

Pavilion Display

Finland attempts to capture the ideas of freedom, creativity, innovation, community, health and nature in its exhibition. The Exhibition Story, Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China, extends through three spaces: the Welcoming introduces essences of Finland as well as the Virtual Guide (aka Spirit of Finland), accompanying the guest along the exhibition. The second area opens up breathtaking magical landscapes, attached to the foundations of Finland: nature, national character, society, economy, education and culture. The third area of Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China is named City of Dreams, an interactive and beautiful presentation of elements of Better Life, as well as solutions and perspectives Finland wants to share. The architecture of the exhibition is functional and clean, serves as a background to present art, design and high technology. The Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China flooring of best-quality Finnish wood and beautifully lit snow-cave or cloudlike structures in the air connects the spacial elements, along with one of the largest textile artworks in the world on the inner wall. The Story is free of verbal commentary, with only ambient soundscape created by Sibelius-Academy. The elements of balanced, sustainable and enjoyable urban-oriented life are presented in many aspects.

Highlight 1: Hightech and Interactivity

Virtual guides: on the huge animated screen, there are virtual guides who will help the guests to understand the themes and stories by playfully interacting with screen contents, without speaking. Augmented reality: augmented reality technology will be used to create an inspiring experience which brings together many diverse elements of Finland in an exciting interactive adventure. The first public premiere of augmented reality on Nokia's N900 mobile device will be shown in the Finland Pavilion. Interactive electronic artwork: 200 mobile phones will react to passing guest by changing their display colours. The guest may also take his/her snapshot and add it to the artwork; the snapshots are continuously replaced by following guests. KONE Lantern elevator: The KONE Lantern elevator was designed to replicate the effects of a Chinese lantern but with a Finnish twist. The elevator, combining innovative technologies and cutting-edge design, will be a highly visible and integral part of the pavilion both as a functional elevator and an exhibition piece. The elevator, Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China, will feature the latest in RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology which will enable the pavilion's VIP guest to access the top floor.

Highlight 2: Sustainable Innovation

The construction materials and methods, Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China, have been selected so that construction generates as few greenhouse gas emissions as possible and the building will be easy to disassemble and rebuild after the Expo. The most innovative construction material of the pavilion is a composite UPM ProFi -shingle based on recycled paper and plastic. 25,000 injection moulded marble white scaly shingles cover the outer facade of the pavilion.

Highlight 3: Finnish Culture and Design

Textile artwork: Blue wall, one of the world's largest textile art work is displayed in the exhibition hall. Sauna: the Finland Pavilion includes a 100-square-meter sauna, which will introduce a typical Finnish sauna to VIP guests. It is the only pavilion that has sauna facilities at the 2010 Expo. Finland is a "sauna country" as the concept originated in the nation. Santa Claus: the visitors will have chance to meet Santa Claus on certain days during Expo. Korvatunturi, the mountain in Finnish Lapland where Santa Claus lives, lies 1000 kilometers north of the capital, Helsinki. He lives there with his wife and hundreds of elves. He glides lightly over the snow in a sleigh drawn by prancing reindeer, with Rudolph in the lead to deliver gifts to children all over the world. Culture Feast : Finland has designed a comprehensive cultural program to promote Finnish music, especially the music for the younger generation of Expo 2010 visitors. On the list are jazz, opera, ballet, symphony, children's drama and some classical types of music.

Source: For more information of Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China, visit expo2010.cn