Milan Expo 2015

The French Pavilion at World Expo 2015 draws inspiration from France's long standing tradition of farmer's markets and has been designed to resemble an inverted market place

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French Pavilion at Expo 2015 turns the traditional market on its head

The French Pavilion narrowly missed out on a place in Gizmag's top 10 Pavilions from World Expo 2015, but it is definitely worth a visit if you make it to Milan this year. Dubbed Canopee, the pavilion pays homage to French produce and artisans.

Renown Chilean architect Cristián Undurraga has created a standout pavilion for this year’s World Exposition

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Wood dominates in Cristián Undurraga's Chile Pavilion for Milan Expo

Renowned Chilean architect Cristián Undurraga has created a standout pavilion for this year’s World Exposition. Inspired by “the art of hospitality” the Chile pavilion features a dramatic external wooden facade and stretches over 1,910 sq m (20,560 sq ft).

Growing plants underwater requires little energy, as there is no need for thermal regulation, water or pesticides

Good Thinking

"Nemo's Garden" grows terrestrial crops underwater

Underwater gardeners off the tourist beach of Noli, Italy are growing basil crops underwater over a span of 50 days. It's part of an effort to develop an energy-efficient farming technique that could be used to grow food where this wasn't previously possible.

The stand out UK Pavilion is designed by British artist Wolfgang Buttress

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Gizmag's top 10 pavilions from EXPO 2015

We've put together a list of our top 10 pavilions from EXPO 2015 – the cream of a very fine crop which are a must see for anyone planning a visit to the Expo or those simply keen for a closer look at the best of what's on offer.

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In Pictures: A walk through World Expo 2015

Gizmag recently took a journey through the impressive World Expo 2015, which opened in Milan last month and runs until the end of October. The Expo features 145 participating countries, 53 of which have their own architecturally designed Pavilion.

The larger bio-digital urban algae canopy planned for Expo Milan 2015.

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Urban Algae Canopy will generate a 4-hectare forest's worth of oxygen

This "bio-digital" structure sees fluid filled with microalgae organisms pumped around an otherwise transparent shelter to produce dynamic shade, energy in the form of biomass, and an impressive amount of oxygen, while responding to the presence of visitors to produce interesting visual effects.

Placing food on the table of the Ikea Concept Kitchen 2025 calls up recommended dishes that use them

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Ikea Concept Kitchen 2025 – the future of cooking?

Developed in collaboration with design firm IDEO London and students from Lund and Eindhoven universities, the Ikea Concept Kitchen 2025 is designed to make people more creative about food while nudging them toward a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Italian architectural firm, Nemesi & Partners has revealed its plans to clad Palazzo Italia in Milan with an air-purifying façade

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Palazzo Italia to get air-purifying facade for Milan Expo 2015

Italian architectural firm, Nemesi & Partners, has revealed its award winning plans to clad Palazzo Italia in Milan with a smog-filtering facade as part of the Milan Expo 2015. The unique pavilion will be made from a special air-purifying cement created by Italcementi.