The document discusses the architectural design of the Milan Expo 2015, which focused on the theme 'Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life' and involved contributions from five architects to create a sustainable and innovative site plan. It highlights key features such as the layout based on ancient Roman urban planning, various thematic areas, and the design of the Vietnam Pavilion, which emphasizes environmental sustainability using bamboo as a primary material. The expo aimed to gather nations to address global challenges while showcasing technological and social advancements through various pavilions and facilities.

1. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
ASSIGNMENT
MILAN EXPO-2015
GROUP MEMBERS :
JUHI JASEEM,A1904019079
MOHD AFFAN,A1904019036

2. CASE STUDY-I
MILAN EXPO
(2015)

3. THE WORLD EXPOSITIONS
▪ The world expositions are a global gathering of
nations dedicated to finding solutions to pressing
challenges of our time, offering a theme that
attempts to improve humankind’s knowledge,
takes into account human and social aspirations
and highlights scientific, technological, economic
and social progress
▪ These exhibitions vary in character and are held in
different parts of the world at a specific site for a
period of time, ranging usually from three to six
months.
▪ The first World Expo took place in London in 1851.
Themed “A universal challenge of our time”, which
has remained constant over the decades.

4. INTRODUCTION
Overview
BIE-class : Universal exposition
Name : Expo Milano 2015
Motto : Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.
Area : 200 hectares (490 acres)
Visitors : 22,200,000
Participant(s)
Countries : 145
Organizations : 17 (Three International)
Corporations : 06
NGO’s : 18
Location
Country : Italy
City : Milan
Venue : Milan-Rho (Rho Pero fair place)

5. ABOUT THE SITE
▪ Located 15 kms Northwest of Milan city, in the
Rho and Pero municipalities .
▪ Covered an area of 200 hectares (490 acres) .
▪ Close to Feira fair grounds (connected by
pedestrian bridge) and to the Rho-Pero high
speed train station.
▪ Included landscaping of 12,000 trees with canal
and water featurettes .
▪ Besides participants pavilion the site also
included thematic areas such as children’s park,
biodiversity park, cafes, restaurants and rest
areas.
SITE

6. PLANNING CONCEPT
▪ The conceptual plan for the Milan World Exposition 2015 resulted from
the teamwork of five architects: Jacques Herzog, Mark Rylander, Ricky
Burdett, Stefano Boeri, and William McDonough.
▪ The idea is based on the Ancient Roman urban plans that included twin
axes with a central forum. Grid of spaces will be developed by the
exposition, and other spaces will be give to individual countries to
design. The first axis includes a 1.4 kilometres long boulevard where
visitors can walk or bicycle, and a second axis that will reflect the
geometries of the surrounding farmlands.
▪ The countries with less resources or that joined the event last minute
are grouped in “clusters” dedicated to world-cuisine main ingredients –
coffee, cocoa, rice, spices, tubers and fruits- or tpye of climates and
territories -arid zones, bio-mediterranean and islands.
▪ To focus attention and resources on the reclamation and
redevelopment of public. The network of canals that run through the
countryside will extend the living energy of the expo site to areas
beyond its immediate boundaries.

7. MASTER PLAN

8. MASTER PLAN ANALYSIS
▪ 50 percent of the area occupied by pavilions, 35 percent dedicated to space around each pavilion
and the remaining 15 percent a green perimeter around the site.
▪ A large, artificial lake surrounded by the 20 pavilions representing the Italian regions.
▪ A 12,000-seat amphitheatre covering 9,000 m2 (2.2 acres) and a 6,000-seat, 6,000-square-metre
(1.5-acre) auditorium.
▪ Country pavilions in three sizes, depending on the financial resources of the participating country.
▪ Three pavilions dedicated to geographic areas: Asia, Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean.
▪ A 100-hectare (250-acre) service area was planned near the main Expo site with hotels, parking
facilities, stores, a convention centre, green areas, a business centre available to Expo participants
and a 12-hectare (30-acre) Expo Village to house staff, volunteers and security and administrative
personnel. The tent roofing remained only along the axes of the cardo and the decumanus.
▪ Greenhouses would be in a 50,000 m2 (12-acre) zone.
▪ The circular canal became a theatre on the water, with a central stage.
▪ The green hill opposite the amphitheatre would be built of earth from the amphitheatre
excavation.

9. PLAN OF THEMATIC AREAS

11. PLAN - PAVILIONS
Vietnam

12. ELEVATION OF PAVILIONS

13. WASTE/WATER TREATMENT AT SITE
▪ Waste management and water
treatment were taken into
consideration while designing,
multiple waste and water
treatment plants were built on
the site to keep waste
generation and water pollution
at minimum.
▪ A solar panel unit was set up to
meet more than 70% of
electricity requirement.
▪ Green and efficient building
methods were adopted while
construction and dismantling
process.

15. SUSTAINIBILITY

16. ACCESS AND CIRCULATION
▪ Access to the expo is provided in all four
directions.
▪ The circulation is based on ancient Roman
urban planning that included twin axes the
cardo and the decumanus.
▪ The circulation path is 350 m in width on
both the axis.
▪ A vehicular parking facility was also
provided.

17. MEANS OF ENTERANCE

18. FACILITIES FOR SPECIALLY ABLED
▪ Discounted tickets for visitors
with disabilities. Free tickets for
care givers and accompainers.
▪ Rental wheelchairs and electric
scooters for differently abled
and elderly.
▪ Wheelchair and kid friendly
entrances and accessibility to
the expo.

19. WORK FORCE INDEX

20. VIEWS

21. SUB-STUDY : VIETNAM PAVILION
▪ PROJECT NAME : Vietnam Pavillion (Milan expo
2015)
▪ LOCATION : Milan , Italy
▪ ARCHITECT : Vo Trong Nghia Architects
▪ CLIENT/OWNER : Vietnam Exhibition and Fair
Center
▪ PROJECT TYPES : Mixed-Use, Custom,
Community, Cultural, Entertainment and
Hospitality Center
▪ PROJECT SCOPE : New Construction
▪ SITE AREA : 887 sq. meters
▪ GFA: 571 sq. meters
▪ YEAR COMPLETED/DEMOLISHED : 2015

22. THEME OF VIETNAM PAVILION
▪ "Water and Lotus“ responding to the
expo's theme "Feeding the Planet,
Energy for life", the architects describe
the consumption of the lotus as an
example for sustainable living, as none
of the plant is left for waste, with all parts
of the plant considered a delicacy such
as the roots, stalk, leaves, flowers, seeds
and stamens.
▪ The flower is proof that patience can
turn difficulties into advantages.
Vietnam's national flower and a symbol
of purity

23. PLANNING CONCEPT AND DETAILS
▪ Vietnam pavilion site was only 887sqm and after deducting the
set back from the site it was left to less than 400sqm.
▪ The pavilion is realized as a forest with forty six trees above the
building with an intension of the environmental conditions below
the trees.
▪ Trees provide the visual and emotional impact to the human
beings but also drop the shadows on the building in order to
block the solar radiation. In addition, inside is a shallow pool that
naturally cools the air and provides a nice microclimate.
▪ The concept coveys Vietnam's active dedication to protecting
water resources and the environment, as well as exhibit some of
its most exported food products.
▪ The two-storey exhibition space was positioned at the centre of
the pavilion, surrounded on all sides by water and framed by 25
bamboo structures of different sizes.

24. PLAN
▪ The two-storey exhibition space will be
positioned at the centre of the pavilion,
surrounded on all sides by water and framed by
25 bamboo structures of different sizes attoped
by palnts.
▪ Stepping stones shaped like lotus leaves will
guide visitors towards the entrance, while screen
walls around the perimeter will fold back to
bring natural ventilation into the exhibition
areas.
▪ The pavilion has 8 doors for proper commotion ,
with enclosed dimension of 27900*10700 mm.
And site dimension of 44310*20000 mm.
▪ The pavilion comprised of two wc’s, two chaging
room for preprations and a storage room for
props and belongings with an open kitchen bar.
A rectangular technician room is also provided
at the back of staircase.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN

25. ROOF PLAN ELEVATION
▪ Vietnamese PavilionDesign brings modern materials but almost simple, the picture here is also a love
of nature shows that people would like to bring Vietnam to international friends. The pavilion by Vo
Trong Nghia features a number of bamboo clad, umbrella-like structures supporting trees above a
pool of water, in a composition reminiscent of their Kontum Indochine Cafe.

26. ACCESSEBILITY FROM SITE
▪ The pavilion is close from the
main entry.
▪ It has access road of 350m.
▪ It is located opposite to south
Korean pavilion.

27. WHY BAMBOO AS A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ?
▪ Bamboo has a very rich and deep rooted relationship with the
Vietnamese culture and lifestyle.
▪ Bamboo is a cost effective and eco-friendly material which was
favorable due to lack of budget for the pavilion and also a step
forward towards greener buildings.
▪ The lightweight bamboo elements were prefabricated, allowing
the pavilion to be easily disassembled and recycled once the
expo was over.
▪ Bamboo is very flexible thus easily to mold in different shapes as
per the design requirement.