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“The cities of the UAE rise from the desert and the pavilion will similarly emerge to form a natural counterpoint to Shanghai’s urban landscape. Like a sand dune, it is oriented to the direction of the wind and is a powerful example of an organic and highly effective passive environmental design.”
Gerard Evenden
Foster + Partner Senior Partner
UAE pavillion at shanghai expo 2010