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Dubai chosen for World Expo 2020 with HOK-led master plan

By Bustler Editors|

Thursday, Dec 5, 2013

Aerial view of the HOK-led Dubai World Expo 2020 master plan. Image: HOK

Dubai won the bid to host the World Expo 2020, being the first Middle Eastern city selected in the Expo's 160-year history. HOK, in partnership with Populous and Arup, led the design team that developed the master plan, themed "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future." Their proposal won against those from Brazil, Russia, and Turkey.

The 1,082-acre (438-hectare) Expo site is equidistant from Abu Dhabi and Dubai, next to the new Al Maktoum International Airport and near the Jebel Ali Port.

Dubai Expo 2020 Master Plan


Here are more details on HOK's design:

"HOK's design features three separate pavilions symbolizing opportunity, sustainability and mobility, with 'innovation pods' and 'best practice areas' in each thematic zone. These three zones emanate from a central plaza named the Al Wasl, the historic Arabic name for Dubai meaning 'the connection.'"

Aerial view of the Dubai World Expo 2020 master plan at night. Image: HOK

"The team planned the Expo site and infrastructure to create a new sustainable benchmark for events in the Middle East. An iconic photovoltaic fabric structure covers the main walkways, acting as a solar-powered sun shade and combining with photovoltaic panels on building facades to capture enough sunlight to generate at least half of the Expo's energy requirements onsite."

Detail shot of HOK’s photovoltaic fabric structure, which will transform into an illuminated display of lights and digital imagery at night. Image: HOK

"At night, the fabric will be transformed into an illuminated display of lights and digital projections. The boulevards will be shaded by the iconic photovoltaic fabric structure. The smaller connective streets will be protected from the sun through the use of pavilions and strategic landscaping."

Main entrance from the metro station with the iconic photovoltaic fabric structure above. Image: HOK

"The transportation plan includes a gondola that links each of the thematic zones and the main entrance while creating an additional viewing experience for visitors. Other sustainable strategies include recycling wastewater, reusing materials and monitoring the carbon footprint."

Inspired by the layout of a traditional Arabic "souk," or marketplace, the design creates a smooth pedestrian flow while encouraging interaction among attendees. Image: HOK

"Inspired by the layout of a traditional Arabic "souk," or marketplace, the design places larger pavilions to the perimeter while clustering smaller exhibit spaces toward the center of the site. This creates a smooth pedestrian flow while encouraging interaction among visitors."

Three pavilions symbolizing opportunity, sustainability and mobility stem from this central gathering space named Al Wasl Plaza. Image: HOK

"After the close of the Expo in 2021, three main pavilions – the Welcome Pavilion, the Innovation Pavilion and the UAE Pavilion – will be combined and transformed into a National Museum to celebrate the achievements of the Expo.

HOK teamed with Populous, which provided venue planning, shade structure and participant design guidelines, and Arup, which provided infrastructure and transportation services, on the master plan."

A view of green Expo Village. Image: HOK

Images courtesy of HOK

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Dubai chosen for World Expo 2020 with HOK-led master plan

By Bustler Editors|

Thursday, Dec 5, 2013

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Aerial view of the HOK-led Dubai World Expo 2020 master plan. Image: HOK

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world expo ● winner ● uae ● populous ● middle east ● master plan ● hok ● expo ● dubai ● arup ● expo 2020 dubai

Dubai won the bid to host the World Expo 2020, being the first Middle Eastern city selected in the Expo's 160-year history. HOK, in partnership with Populous and Arup, led the design team that developed the master plan, themed "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future." Their proposal won against those from Brazil, Russia, and Turkey.

The 1,082-acre (438-hectare) Expo site is equidistant from Abu Dhabi and Dubai, next to the new Al Maktoum International Airport and near the Jebel Ali Port.

Dubai Expo 2020 Master Plan


Here are more details on HOK's design:

"HOK's design features three separate pavilions symbolizing opportunity, sustainability and mobility, with 'innovation pods' and 'best practice areas' in each thematic zone. These three zones emanate from a central plaza named the Al Wasl, the historic Arabic name for Dubai meaning 'the connection.'"

Aerial view of the Dubai World Expo 2020 master plan at night. Image: HOK

"The team planned the Expo site and infrastructure to create a new sustainable benchmark for events in the Middle East. An iconic photovoltaic fabric structure covers the main walkways, acting as a solar-powered sun shade and combining with photovoltaic panels on building facades to capture enough sunlight to generate at least half of the Expo's energy requirements onsite."

Detail shot of HOK’s photovoltaic fabric structure, which will transform into an illuminated display of lights and digital imagery at night. Image: HOK

"At night, the fabric will be transformed into an illuminated display of lights and digital projections. The boulevards will be shaded by the iconic photovoltaic fabric structure. The smaller connective streets will be protected from the sun through the use of pavilions and strategic landscaping."

Main entrance from the metro station with the iconic photovoltaic fabric structure above. Image: HOK

"The transportation plan includes a gondola that links each of the thematic zones and the main entrance while creating an additional viewing experience for visitors. Other sustainable strategies include recycling wastewater, reusing materials and monitoring the carbon footprint."

Inspired by the layout of a traditional Arabic "souk," or marketplace, the design creates a smooth pedestrian flow while encouraging interaction among attendees. Image: HOK

"Inspired by the layout of a traditional Arabic "souk," or marketplace, the design places larger pavilions to the perimeter while clustering smaller exhibit spaces toward the center of the site. This creates a smooth pedestrian flow while encouraging interaction among visitors."

Three pavilions symbolizing opportunity, sustainability and mobility stem from this central gathering space named Al Wasl Plaza. Image: HOK

"After the close of the Expo in 2021, three main pavilions – the Welcome Pavilion, the Innovation Pavilion and the UAE Pavilion – will be combined and transformed into a National Museum to celebrate the achievements of the Expo.

HOK teamed with Populous, which provided venue planning, shade structure and participant design guidelines, and Arup, which provided infrastructure and transportation services, on the master plan."

A view of green Expo Village. Image: HOK

Images courtesy of HOK

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