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Hungarian Mathematical Model is Key to Pavilion Design at 2010 Shanghai World Expo
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Budapest, March 24, 2010 - The winning Hungarian pavilion design for the World Expo 2010 Shanghai uses as its central element the so-called Gomboc. Invented by two Hungarian engineers, Gabor Domokos and Peter Varkonyi, the Gomboc is the world's first self-righting object.
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Designed by Tamas Levai using ArchiCAD, the pavilion approached the Expo's theme "Better City, Better Life" in a philosophical way. By highlighting Hungarian creativity, the pavilion's design is based on a specific feature, the Gomboc, rather than entertaining visitors with shows and exhibits. The architecture and design of the pavilion itself expresses Hungary's main message. In addition, the Gomboc has a close, ideological relationship with Yin Yang, both symbolizing the pursuit of balance and harmony. According to Levai, "This is what Hungarians wish to achieve in urban development as well."
The harmonic movement of the Gomboc is similar to the pulsating city; this feature is magnified by the structure of the pavilion through its dynamically moving vertical elements, creating density at the same time. The hanging wooden rods give the illusion of walking in a forest, while the sparse areas are like glades or city squares. The elements of the wooden installation are like musical instruments; nearly 600 moving sound boxes create an undulating sound space. The inner space of the pavilion is awash in natural sunlight during the day, while a man-made starry sky illuminates the space at night.
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