Querkraft architekten designs grid of cones for Austrian Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai
19/09/2018.
[Dubai] United Arab Emirates
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Vienna-based architecture firm querkraft architekten had the winning proposal for the Austrian Pavilion for Expo 2020 in Dubai, in response to the Expo's overall "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future" theme.
Rendering. Austrian Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai by querkraft architekten. Image © querkraft architekten - bagienski
Rendering. Austrian Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai by querkraft architekten. Image © querkraft architekten - bagienski
Ground floor plan. Austrian Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai by querkraft architekten. Image © querkraft architekten - bagienski
Elevation. Austrian Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai by querkraft architekten. Image © querkraft architekten - bagienski
Section. Austrian Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai by querkraft architekten. Image © querkraft architekten - bagienski
Section. Austrian Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai by querkraft architekten. Image © querkraft architekten - bagienski
Diagram. Austrian Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai by querkraft architekten. Image © querkraft architekten - bagienski
querkraft architekten.
querkraft architekten designed a grid of cones that entices visitors to explore, and fuses traditional building materials with modern techniques.
“In a time where huge amounts of information create misleading answers for complex issues, the Austrian Pavilion focuses on the framework of innovations. Instead of giving answers, it concentrates on asking questions. The Austrian Pavilion provides the necessary space to engage in the dialogue about essential topics for a better world and a more empathic life together.
The Austrian Pavilion focuses on the question: ‘How can the given resources be used more thoughtfully and respectfully in the future?’”
“Natural materials convey comfort, and the grid of truncated cones unfolds playful aesthetics of light and shadow” that invite visitors to explore the pavilion, the firm describes. “The carefully engineered arcs invite visitors to rest and contemplate amid the hectic hustle and bustle of the expo.”
The Austrian Pavilion focuses on the question: ‘How can the given resources be used more thoughtfully and respectfully in the future?’”
“Natural materials convey comfort, and the grid of truncated cones unfolds playful aesthetics of light and shadow” that invite visitors to explore the pavilion, the firm describes. “The carefully engineered arcs invite visitors to rest and contemplate amid the hectic hustle and bustle of the expo.”
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Jakob Dunkl, Gerd Erhartt, Peter Sapp. Querkraft Architekten
Querkraft Architekten. Vienna based architecture firm was founded in 1998 by Jakob Dunkl, Gerd Erhartt, Peter Sapp and Michael Zinner (partner until 2004) is dedicated to projects and processes that always focus on people. Their office, which today has around 40 employees, focuses on adaptable structures that should give people space and freedom.
Lateral thinking largely determines the way they work, while empathy and curiosity guide us through the design process. With the highest possible efficiency, they create emotional and simple solutions that create additional added value for the users. The belief in longevity and long-term changes also plays a central role in their designs.
They believe that flexible usage scenarios create sustainable projects. It is particularly important to them that their projects, competitions and buildings of various sizes in a national and international context show authenticity, charisma and a strong identity.
Awards (extract).-
Lateral thinking largely determines the way they work, while empathy and curiosity guide us through the design process. With the highest possible efficiency, they create emotional and simple solutions that create additional added value for the users. The belief in longevity and long-term changes also plays a central role in their designs.
They believe that flexible usage scenarios create sustainable projects. It is particularly important to them that their projects, competitions and buildings of various sizes in a national and international context show authenticity, charisma and a strong identity.
Awards (extract).-
Austria Green Planet Building Award – EXPO Pavilion
Rethinking the Future Award – IKEA Vienna western-station
German Design Award ‘architecture’ / ’eco design’ / ‘conceptional architecture’ – BAT residential high rise / EXPO Pavilion / IKEA Vienna western-station
Global Architecture & Design Award 2021 ’sustainable architecture’ - EXPO Pavilion
Iconic Award – Innovative Architecture ‘best of best’ – IKEA Vienna western-station
Iconic Award – Innovative Architecture ‘winner’ – BAT Residential Highrise Batignolles
AIT award education for school campus Friedrich Fexer
Stateprize for Architecture & Sustainability 2013 for the apartment building U31
nomination - International Highrise Prize for Citygate Tower
Rethinking the Future Award – IKEA Vienna western-station
German Design Award ‘architecture’ / ’eco design’ / ‘conceptional architecture’ – BAT residential high rise / EXPO Pavilion / IKEA Vienna western-station
Global Architecture & Design Award 2021 ’sustainable architecture’ - EXPO Pavilion
Iconic Award – Innovative Architecture ‘best of best’ – IKEA Vienna western-station
Iconic Award – Innovative Architecture ‘winner’ – BAT Residential Highrise Batignolles
AIT award education for school campus Friedrich Fexer
Stateprize for Architecture & Sustainability 2013 for the apartment building U31
nomination - International Highrise Prize for Citygate Tower
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