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PROJECT AT A GLANCE Classification: Exhibition Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Approx. Commencement Date: January 2020 Approx. Completion Date: 3Q 2021 Artist impression.
RAINFOREST CANOPY Malaysia Pavilion @ Expo 2020 Dubai
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he Expo 2020 Dubai is the first world expo to be held in Middle East, Africa and South Asia region. Organised by the Bureau International Des Expositions every five years and lasts for six months, the world expo is created as a global destination for millions of people to share ideas, showcase innovation, encourage collaboration and celebrate human ingenuity. Through the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”, Expo 2020 Dubai aims to provide a platform to foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration globally. It is based on the belief that sharing innovative ideas and building partnerships will inspire the way we shape our future in the most positive way possible. The main site of the Expo will be a 438ha area located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and is expected to attract more than 190 participating countries and organisations, and millions of visitors. After nearly a year of delay due to COVID-19 outbreak, Expo 2020 Dubai is scheduled to run from 1 October 2021 – 31 March 2022. Malaysia’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai was announced with the unveiling of the Rainforest Canopy, Malaysia Pavilion designed by Hijjas Architects and Planners. Situated within the Sustainability District, the Malaysia Pavilion sets to bring together a diverse group of businesses from over 10 different industry verticals spread across six clusters. DESIGN COMPOSITION The main theme of the Malaysia Pavilion is “Energising Sustainability”, which captures the country’s commitment to balance socio-economic progress with environmental protection. As such, the Pavilion, which spans 1,234sqm, is divided into four dedicated zones with sub-themes: ENERGISING TODAY, ENERGISING TOMORROW, ENERGISING BUSINESS, and ENERGISING HARMONY.
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CREDIT LIST LEAD MINISTRY: Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia IMPLEMENTING AGENCY: Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre ARCHITECT: Hijjas Architects and Planners ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Design Integrated (DIAEC Dubai) CONCEPT SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT: Atelier Ten (Asia) Pte Ltd MEP CONSULTANT: LEC M&E Consult Sdn Bhd (Design Detail), and Crown Home Engineering Consultants (Dubai) CONTRACTORS: PICO (Malaysia), and RAQ Electromechanical LLC (Dubai)
