Lafarge is a partner of the France Pavilion at the Shanghai 2010 World Expo. The Expo is focusing on themes of urbanization, architecture and sustainable construction. The "Seven Wonders of Concrete" presentation illustrates the most spectacular technological initiatives in terms of building materials through symbolic structures. From June 7th, come and vote on our Facebook page for your favorite structure. The structure which wins the most likes will be named Top Wonder of Concrete!

1. Shanghai World
Expo 2010
The France
Pavilion
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2. #1
The France Pavilion and the architect Jacques Ferrier
Construction of the France Pavilion began in November 2008. Conceived and
designed by architect Jacques Ferrier, it is a symbol of innovative French
engineering at the exhibition, which is held from May to October 2010.

3. #2
The France Pavilion as the “Sensual City”
In response to the exhibition’s theme, "Better city, Better life", the France Pavilion
is based around the concept of the “Sensual City”. Six senses are focused on:
taste, touch, smell, sight, hearing and balance/movement.

4. #3
The France Pavilion and its masterpieces
Masterpieces from the Orsay museum in Paris are displayed inside the Pavilion:
Rodin’s "The Age of Bronze", Millet’s "The Angelus", Manet’s "The Balcony", Van
Gogh’s "The Dance Hall in Arles", Cézanne’s "Woman with Coffee Pot",
Gauguin’s "The Meal" and finally Bonnard’s “The Box”.

5. #4
The France Pavilion and its concrete mesh
Outside the Pavilion, French engineering expertise is illustrated by a concrete
mesh - a symbol of power and refinement, encircling it and appearing to float
above a lake.

6. #5
The France Pavilion and its gardens
The landscape, a key element of the urban question, is an integral part of the
France Pavilion, which is enhanced by vertical gardens.

7. #6
The France Pavilion and urban planning
The France Pavilion illustrates a world in which nature and construction go hand
in hand and represent the major challenge of the new form of urban planning.

8. #7
The France Pavilion and innovative materials
Made from Ductal® (ultra-high performance fiber-reinforced concrete) and
PLAtec® (tailor-made plasterboard solutions for decoration, fittings and finishing),
the Lafarge area inside the Pavilion is dedicated to touch. Lafarge is the world
leader in building materials.

9. #8
Lafarge as the leading supplier at Shanghai 2010
As well as supplying the materials for its own area, Lafarge is the leading supplier
of gypsum for Shanghai 2010 – 60% of the exhibition’s pavilions are being made
with PLAtec® plasterboard.

10. #9
Lafarge and the architects
Lafarge, partner of the France Pavilion, is already collaborating with the architect
Jacques Ferrier for the Hypergreen eco-tower project. The Group has teamed up
with the architect again to produce the France Pavilion.

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