Polish Pavilion - Music and Architecture

The building is inspired by traditional polish folk art paper cut-outs reinterpreted in a contemporary fashion. The idea was generated when the team sought to create a 'cultural ideogram' that would signify the country of origin in an iconic way. The project focuses on exploring the importance of the experience between buildings and people. The ramp that is created by the folded exterior enables visitors to climb onto the roof of the building, making the entire building a function exhibition space. "We've tried to analyze the functional qualities of the pavilion designs, primarily the aesthetics, the concept and color," said Anna Kaminska, of the Polish pavilion. During daytime, the exhibition hall will be filled with light filtering through paper-cutting patterns. And at night, the pavilion will shine with different colors. An extending roof of the pavilion will create an open-air restaurant and a shelter to shadow the visitors queuing outside the pavilion.

The exhibition area will be divided into several sections for small expositions, concerts and shops. Poland will showcase a theme mainly focuses on their famous composer Frederic Chopin. "Chopin is more than a composer, he represents the nature of the Polish nation, but we will have a very modern interpretation on his masterpieces," said Kaminska.