"Pavilion of Infinity" Winning Concept for Hong Kong's Shanghai 2010 Pavilion

The concept design “Pavilion of Infinity”, by Chan Wai Ching and Sze Ki Shan Ida, has been named winner in the competition for The Hong Kong Pavilion for the Shanghai World Expo 2010.

“The Shanghai Expo will provide an opportunity for us to showcase Hong Kong’s city charms, quality city life and to promote Hong Kong’s creative industries,” said Hong Kong Chief Secretary for Administration Henry Tang.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government intends to build its pavilion with distinct characteristics to highlight the theme, “Hong Kong — A City with Unlimited Potential.” It will be an integral part of the China Pavilion at the expo.

The winning entry , “Pavilion of Infinity,” has three levels. According to the designers’ idea, the middle level is mostly open, transparent space. This level will provide the pavilion with an appearance that symbolizes the infinite imagination and creativity of Hong Kong and its people.

The Pavilion of Infinity’s concept will be the blueprint for the detailed design and development of the Hong Kong Pavilion.

Second prize winner of the competition was “Matrix Hong Kong” by Wong Hak Kong Claude, Yu Siu Fung Frank, Fong Ching To Solomon, Wang Ho, Chan King Tai Alexander, Liu Kwok On, Chan Yau Shing Victor, Chu Wing Hin Raymond, and Ting Man Kit Ricky.

Images: Hong Kong Institute of Architects