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and through different stages. Ambiances
and moods shift instantaneously, sparking
curiosity to learn more about the country.
One of the requirements was to
complete the project using 70% reused or
recycled materials, which was a challenge
that Metaform met by opting for steel
construction. The fiberglass membrane,
although difficult to recycle, can be reused
by the producer, who specifically agreed
to this. dw
Technical Sheet
• Location: Dubai, United Arab
Emirates
• Year: 2017-2021
• Typology: Exposition Pavilion
• Size: 2100 m2
• Status: Completed
• Client: GIE LUXEMBOURG @
EXPO2020DUBAI
• Local partner: WME Consultants
• Structural engineer: AuCARRE
• Technical engineer: Goblet
Lavandier & Associés Ingénieurs-
Conseils S.A
• External Collaborator: Jangled
Nerves
• Award: 1st prize in Dubai Expo2020
Competition for Luxembourg
Pavilion
• Photo credit: Steve Troes Fotodesign
metaform.lu
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