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2010 World Expo Shanghai – Notable Pavilions- Architecture & Design

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UK

The concept is an unwraped package reflective of a visit to a UK public
park. Open roof, open space mixed with a series of walkways through a
“Green City” and Open City”  London is 40 percent “green”, making it
the largest green city in the world.  It features an opportunity to
invest in nature and save seeds to protect the future.  The Seed
Cathedral is formed from 60,000 slender transparent rods, each 7.5
meters long.  They act as fibre optic filaments in the day, drawing light in. Rods are embedded with lights to brovide a glowing light at
night.

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POLAND
The
concept is Human, Creativity and City, featuring giant paper cut-outs of
flowery designs to reflect the combination of Polish Architecture of
modernity and folk art.
 

DENMARK

The
concept takes the best of living on Copenhagen featuring spiral knot
tied bicycle friendly infrastructure equip with 1500 eco-friendly two
wheelers for vistors to use to explore. At the center, a pool featuring the
Little Mermaid, a famous landmark of Denmark.

United Arab Emirates

The
concept is a sand dune representing the symbolic feature of the desert
landscape shared by all seven emirates.  It is one of the largest
pavilions at 20 meters in height, enclosing 3000 square meters with a
400 person capacity.  This is a truly recyclable pavilion as it will be
dismantled and moved to a permanent location.
BRAZIL

A
visual journey of screens display insight into the lifestyles of
Brazilians optimism and passion for life.  Visit beaches, the Amazon
rain forest, football and do the Samba.  Also features renewable
resources as 45 percent of all Brazil’s resources come from renewable sources.

ISRAEL

Hiam 2 Dototan Architect
The
concept is the “Whispering Garden”, which greets visitors as they enter
the building.  Trees begin to “whisper” in both English and Chinese
when visitors walk close to them
.

SPAIN

Covered
in rattan mats, a very modern yet traditional building featuring the
running of the bulls, flamenco dancers and football matches. Feel the
floor rumble beneath you as a stampede of horses go by while watching
flamenco dancers
.

“Better City, Better Life” -World Expo 2010- A Sustainable Shanghai

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Following John and Gregg as they travel to Shanghai and to the kickoff the the 
World Expo 2010

Appropriately, the theme of Expo 2010 is “Better
City, Better Life,” representing the common wish of the whole humankind
for a better living in future urban environments. This theme represents a
central concern of the international community for future policy
making, urban strategies and sustainable development. In 1800, 2% of the
global population lived in cities. In 1950, the figure raised to 29%,
in 2000, almost half the world population moved into cities, and by
2010, as estimated by the United Nations, the urban population will
account for 55% of the total human population.
The quest for a better life has run through the urban history of
mankind. Through different sub-themes, Expo 2010 will create blueprints
for future cities and harmonious urban life styles, providing an
extraordinary educational and entertaining platform for visitors of all
nations:
*Blending of diverse cultures in the
city
*Economic
prosperity in the city
*Innovations
of science and technology in the city
*Remodelling of communities in the city
*Interactions between urban
and rural areas
Opening week staged a series of cultural events including a
performance parade and displays of intangible heritage including fireworks displays, Tea Culture Show, Acrobatic Show and a Brand New Show.
The emblem, depicting the image of three people-you, me, him/her holding hands together, symbolizes the big family of mankind. Inspired by the shape of the Chinese character”世”(meaning the world), the design conveys the organizers’ wish to host an Expo which is of global scale and which showcases the diversified urban cultures of the world.

The Mascot “Haibao” is created from the Chinese character ” 人,” which means people, the mascot embodies the character of Chinese culture and echoes with the designing concept of the emblem of World Expo Shanghai. Using the Chinese character as the mascot of an international event is an innovation.
Stay tuned for future post on the incredible architecture of the Pavilions.

An Eco friendly Store: We Love Priscilla Woolworth

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Priscilla Woolworth refers to herself as a curator, finding special things and interesting information.  Her constant research of eco- themed living brought about her vision for a store where she shares her great selection of findings.  As she learns to turn her home into a chemical free, non toxic, energy and water saving, healthier place to live, she hopes to also inspire others to feel pride in knowing they can buy and contribute towards making our world a better place for our children.
Her store features her “finds” as well as her own designs, such as the Valentina Composter.

“It really is satisfying to make your own compost using your very own kitchen and yard waste. It’s the ultimate in recycling and such an easy way to reduce waste going to landfills. When I think that the rotten bananas, lettuce or tomatoes, don’t need to be thrown out in the regular trash bin but can be turned instead into very useful, nutrient rich soil conditioner, to replenish the depleted soil in my garden, is phenomenal.
DID YOU KNOW… that each individual effort helps, and that if we all started composting, we could help prevent global warming by reducing emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas which gets produced when organic waste decomposes when it’s been buried in landfills.”
I love this Cotton
Cloth Bea Bag
Handmade in Nepal.  It is made by a women’s
cooperative in the remote mountain villages of Tipling, Sherhung and
Lapa in Nepal.  Sturdy and bright, sure to make you feel good, just
holding it. Not just a great utilitarian product, it also provides
Humanitarian aid through Fair Trade.

This Soft
Black Blanket
is handmade in Los Angeles and “embodies ease,
relaxation, coziness and comfort.

If none of those things grabbed you check out her website and blog for more great finds
including a recipe for
Oven
Roasted Kale
. I am sure you will find something to inspire or delight you.

Our New Video “Modernism & Glamour – Filmed in Montecito, California”

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Modernism & Glamour from John Maienza & Gregg Wilson on Vimeo.
This is our new Video “Modernism & Glamour” This video shows the result of our extensive rebuild / renovation of  a mid century, Hollywood Regency Style Estate, originally designed by the famed designer John Elgin Woof who’s  career spanned five decades from the  1930′s -1970′s. Woolf’s client list was a virtual who’s who of Hollywood. Here’s a great link to an interesting article written by Vanity Fair editor at large Matt Tyrnauer “Glamour Begins at Home” written about Woolf, his work and his unique legacy.


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Video Music:
Zero 7 – Song: Polaris
From the Album “Simple Things” released June 12, 2001
No copyright infringement is intended and Music can be purchased here on iTunes.

Eco Luxury & Eco- Conscious Design Finds

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Tonecoon Indoor /Outdoor Water Hyacinth Lounge By Pie at Vivavi

Rock Floor Sculpture at Cantoni

Sea Anemone Light Box by Jefdesigns

 Bamboo Easy Lounge by Bannavis Andrew Sribyatta for Pie at Vivadi

Beata Light at Pinch Design

Volcano Lightning Video: Hawaii Video and Photos from Iceland

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Photograph by Marco Fulle, Barcroft/Fame Pictures  - Volcano Lightning in Iceland



Photograph by Marco Fulle, Barcroft/Fame Pictures – Volcano Lightning in Iceland


Check Out National Geographic Daily News for amazing photos of Volcano Lighting in Iceland. 

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