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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. METAFORM Architects Opens Subsidiary in Dubai, United Arab EmiratesApril 18th, 2018 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: v2com The Luxembourgish architecture office METAFORM announces the opening of its first subsidiary in Dubai (UAE). The office, which is located in the Boulevard Plaza Tower 1, Downtown Dubai, will focus on the project realization of the Luxembourgish pavilion for the forthcoming World Expo that will take place in 2020. The new subsidiary will be responsible for handling the daily business concerning the EXPO project and will promote METAFORM’s architecture in the Middle East.  Luxembourg Pavilion at DUBAI EXPO2020 – Exterior view, Image Courtesy © Metaform – Vyonyx
 Boos Beach Club Restaurant, Image Courtesy © Steve Troes Fotodesign In 2017, METAFORM won the competition for the pavilion out of 19 submitted designs, prevailing against established architecture offices. The competition was called into being by the GIE (groupement d’intérêt économique), consisting of selected representatives of the Luxembourgish Ministry of Economy, Chambre de Commerce, Bâtiments Publics, SES Astra and Post Luxembourg. For the festive inauguration of the new office, numerous representatives from Luxembourg and the Middle East will be present. The Luxembourgish Minister of Economy Etienne Schneider as well as the general commissioner of EXPO 2020 Maggy Nagel attended the event that took place on February 11, 2018, at the Burj Khalifa.  Boos Beach Club Restaurant, Image Courtesy © Steve Troes Fotodesign  Boos Beach Club Restaurant, Image Courtesy © Steve Troes Fotodesign About the EXPO pavilion The theme designated for the Luxembourg pavilion at Dubai EXPO2020 is “Opportunity”. It reflects the history of Luxembourg, its present and future. The proposed pavilion is like the country: small and ambitious, intriguing and reassuring, and above all generous and open.  Boos Beach Club Restaurant, Image Courtesy © Steve Troes Fotodesign  Residential Building with 15 Units, Image Courtesy © Steve Troes Fotodesign The formal proposition is inspired by a Möbius strip, where twisting and folding of a ribbon results in one single surface, with no beginning and no end, symbolizing an infinity, and in the particular context of “cradle to cradle”, the circular economy. The limits between the interior and exterior are blurred. The single face of the ribbon is at once a floor, a wall, a ceiling, hence a multilayered scenography canvas. The proportions of the space change constantly, in terms of width, height, depth, view and perspective. Due to its very particular and unique landscape, Luxembourg City offers similar changes in perception. The aim was to give a hint of this experience while walking around the pavilion. At the same time, visual connections are created on different levels, between different stages, the ambiance and attitudes of people, thus enhancing the visitor’s curiosity.  Residential Building with 15 Units, Image Courtesy © Steve Troes Fotodesign  Residential Building with 15 Units, Image Courtesy © Steve Troes Fotodesign  Residential Building with 15 Units, Image Courtesy © Steve Troes Fotodesign  Residential Building with 15 Units, Image Courtesy © Steve Troes Fotodesign  Boos Beach Club Restaurant, Image Courtesy © Steve Troes Fotodesign  Boos Beach Club Restaurant, Image Courtesy © Steve Troes Fotodesign  Luxembourg Pavilion at DUBAI EXPO2020 – Interior view, Image Courtesy © Metaform – Vyonyx  Residential Building with 15 Units, Image Courtesy © Steve Troes Fotodesign  Image Courtesy © Steve Troes Fotodesign  Luxembourg Pavilion at DUBAI EXPO2020 – Front facade, Image Courtesy © Metaform – Vyonyx  Luxembourg Pavilion at DUBAI EXPO2020 – Sections A-A and B-B, Image Courtesy © Metaform  Luxembourg Pavilion at DUBAI EXPO2020 – Let’s make it happen journey, Image Courtesy © Metaform  Luxembourg Pavilion at DUBAI EXPO2020 – Ground floor plan, Image Courtesy © Metaform
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