Phase 2 of the project concentrates on Pavillon 6, a merging of Pavillons 6 and 8. Jean Nouvel’s plan for Pavilion 6 involves a lightweight roof, that allows to suspend a large number of illuminated banners of various sizes and colours, displaying messages connected to upcoming events. It will have 250 m² of meeting space, 15,000 m² of exhibition space, a 370 m² room for private hire, and an urban farm on its roof.
As the start of an event approaches, the façade gradually lowers until it is fully extended and emits beams of coloured light. Like a countdown, this sequence is finally completed on the opening day. A few days before the end of the event, the reverse movement begins.
The awning is composed of a mobile structure pivoting around its base. In the lower position, the awning is inclined at 20 ° to the ground and 45 ° in the high position.
Its four supports consist of two metal columns located at the foot of the pavilion facade, and hydraulic cylinders located at the front about 14 m from the facade.
The metal frame is optimized to give a slender character to the whole despite the cantilever of the order of 47m from the cylinders to the tip of the triangle.
The last phase of the project, due to start in 2021, will focus on Christian de Portzamparc's restructuring of Pavillons 2 and 3, which will overlap. The building’s horizontal facade will feature an illuminated and animated frieze running along its length. The interior will be modernized to give more modularity and will have large exhibition spaces.
In total, 216 000 m² of exhibition space will be available to host the biggest trade shows, congresses and conventions.
As the start of an event approaches, the façade gradually lowers until it is fully extended and emits beams of coloured light. Like a countdown, this sequence is finally completed on the opening day. A few days before the end of the event, the reverse movement begins.
The awning is composed of a mobile structure pivoting around its base. In the lower position, the awning is inclined at 20 ° to the ground and 45 ° in the high position.
Its four supports consist of two metal columns located at the foot of the pavilion facade, and hydraulic cylinders located at the front about 14 m from the facade.
The metal frame is optimized to give a slender character to the whole despite the cantilever of the order of 47m from the cylinders to the tip of the triangle.
The last phase of the project, due to start in 2021, will focus on Christian de Portzamparc's restructuring of Pavillons 2 and 3, which will overlap. The building’s horizontal facade will feature an illuminated and animated frieze running along its length. The interior will be modernized to give more modularity and will have large exhibition spaces.
In total, 216 000 m² of exhibition space will be available to host the biggest trade shows, congresses and conventions.
