Fentress Architects to design USA Pavilion for World Expo 2020 in Dubai
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The U.S. Department of State selected Fentress Architects to design the USA Pavilion for the World Expo 2020 in Dubai. The masterplan for the Pavilion USA 2020 has been designed by HOK. Pavilion USA 2020’s winning design is based on the theme, “WhatFentress Architects to design USA Pavilion for World Expo 2020 in Dubai
The U.S. Department of State selected Fentress Architects to design the USA Pavilion for the World Expo 2020 in Dubai. The masterplan for the Pavilion USA 2020 has been designed by HOK. Pavilion USA 2020’s winning design is based on the theme, “What Moves You,” and will feature highlights of American culture, leading technological revolutions in mobility, and much more. The team behind the new concept is a consortium of top individuals and agencies who will work together to make the USA Pavilion a showcase of the innovation, creativity, and diversity that defines the United States.“While images of the proposed pavilion are yet to be revealed, the design team describe their role as to create a powerful metaphor for the dynamism of American culture and values of ingenuity, progress, and innovation through form and color. The scheme is set to build on Fentress’ experience in Dubai, where their “Dancing Sisters” mixed-use towers opened in 2012,” Arch Daily reported.Fentress Architects is an international design firm with studios in Denver, Colorado; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Washington, D.C.; London, U.K.; and Shanghai, China. Founded by Curtis Fentress in 1980, the firm passionately pursues the creation of iconic public architecture. Known for his “patient search,” Curtis Fentress, FAIA, RIBA, has designed $42 billion of architectural landmarks worldwide, visited by more than 550 million people each year.Fentress is internationally known for innovative, award-winning design of airports, museums, convention centers, laboratories, higher education, civic and government buildings. Additionally, the firm designs office, mixed-use, religious and residential buildings. Curtis Fentress is known for the design of Denver International Airport, voted “Best Airport in North America” by Business Traveler Magazine.The U.S. Department of State is responsible for U.S. participation in international exhibitions sanctioned by the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE). The Department’s Expo Unit in the Office of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs manages U.S. engagement with the BIE, organizes U.S. participation at overseas Expos (also known as World’s Fairs), and mobilizes international support for U.S. candidacies to host Expos.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more