Expo 2020 Dubai: Qatar pavilion pays homage to coat of arms

Dubai - On Friday, VVIPs and senior delegates took a maiden tour of the 960sqm site.

Traditional songs and dance by Qatari artists marked the unveiling of the Qatar pavilion to the general public on Friday as VVIPs and senior delegates did a maiden tour of the 960sqm site.

The curved structure of the pavilion that pays homage to Qatar’s coat of arms was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.

The remarkable thing is that it was designed and built on an expedited timeline of just five months. The pavilion’s sharp, sweeping form makes reference to the coat of arms of Qatar. It features two crossed, curved swords, encompassing a dhow and an island with palm trees. The design aims to translate these cultural elements to capture movement, mobility, strength, and tradition.

It is located within the sustainability district at Expo 2020 and is adjacent to the Southwest concourse of the Sustainability District.

The expressive form of the pavilion eloquently fuses these cultural elements to capture movement, mobility, strength and tradition.

Utilising a combination of technologies, from mirror screens and holographic projections to 3D mapping and transparent LED screens, the pavilion showcases key themes through the use of illusions that bring objects inside to life. These exemplify a nation deeply rooted in its heritage with a progressive outlook.

Grand interior ceilings

The pavilion has six totems (glass pillars) with screens that reflect the vision of the country, playing different, interesting and fast-changing videos for its visitors.

Water: The reflective pools represent the Arabian Gulf encompassing Qatar