Infopoint Expo 2015 Milan
Project
Infopoint Expo 2015 Milan- competition
location
Milan, Italy
program
Realization of a pavilion / temporary installation for Expo 2015 fair in Milan
client
La Triennale di Milano
competition
February-March, 2013
project
Andrea Maffei
coordination
Alessandra De Stefani / Andrea Maffei Architects
design team
Alessandra De Stefani, Takeshi Miura, Takatoshi Oki, Roberto Balduzzi/ Andrea Maffei Architects
consultants
D&D srl – economic forecasts, Canobbio S.p.A. – consultancy services for construction and plant systems
total area
2.250 sqm
covered area
1.383,5 sqm
Project
Infopoint Expo 2015 Milan- competition
location
Milan, Italy
program
Realization of a pavilion / temporary installation for Expo 2015 fair in Milan
client
La Triennale di Milano
competition
February-March, 2013
project
Andrea Maffei
coordination
Alessandra De Stefani / Andrea Maffei Architects
design team
Alessandra De Stefani, Takeshi Miura, Takatoshi Oki, Roberto Balduzzi/ Andrea Maffei Architects
consultants
D&D srl – economic forecasts, Canobbio S.p.A. – consultancy services for construction and plant systems
total area
2.250 sqm
covered area
1.383,5 sqm
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Infopoint Expo 2015 Milan – competition
Concept
Due to the position of the project, in a historically strong and simbolic context, between the Castello Sforzesco and Dante Street, nearby the major cathedral of the city, we thought that was important to design a very permeable pavilion both from the visual and the materical point of view.
The choice of a pressostatic structure of 12 m height, is the ideal solution, which also comes from the temporary nature of the Info Point called “EXPO BALOON”.
The circular layout permits also the building to confront in an armonic way with the various architectonic elements converging towards Piazza Cairoli.
The crossing of the intertwined bands, transparent and opaque, makes a two tone diamond pattern, white and transparent. These rhombus, which measures about 2 meters on each side, creates large windows, which overlook both on the surrounding buildings and the sky.
Also the two continuous symmetrical glass, with a maximum width of 22 m and a maximum height of 5.5 m, which cut the circular layout, perpendicular to the direction of the Sempione axis, contribute to maintain visual continuity of the historical axis.
The structure, is not supported by steel or concrete columns, but only by air, symbolizing the new lung of the city of Milan, an educational / informative center for topics and events related to Expo 2015.
Installation
The pressostatic structure is an ‘alternative to the traditional coverage of sports facilities, which combines the simplicity of the design to the speed of installation and removal after EXPO.
The absence of structures and the ability to cover large areas, has made the success of this solution technique, which has had a remarkable evolution over the years and is currently used as a permanent structure even at latitudes where the climate is always cold.
The pressostatic structure, is a membrane with a textile structure, built with high strength fabric which reaches its shape, stability, and support using the pre-tension provided by internal overpressure.
The roof consists of a system of components which operate simultaneously: the PVC envelope, the ventilation group, the anchorage.
The envelope contains in a functional way the internal pressure that is supplied and maintained by the ventilation group.
The internal pressure inflates the membrane allowing to resist the external loads of wind and snow. The inflatable structure is firmly secured to the base to resist the upward push caused by the internal pressure, and wind, which produces lifting dynamic forces.
The absence of supporting structures allows total flexibility of space both during the period of its use for the Expo both during its use after the Expo. The only elements of the support structure will be the perimetral arches, which could support the membrane in the event of deflation, allowing safe evacuation of the users of the building.
A deck 50 cm high, will occupy almost the entire project area, except for the lateral space dedicated to the passage of bicycle lanes, and will be completely covered with teak wood both indoors and outdoors. This deck will be able both to avoid deep foundations, both to locate freely all plants below the floor.
All internal partitions will be realized through dry system in order to speed up and guarantee maximum flexibility. The division of space reminds organic forms, similar to natural elements, shells, stones, etc.
Each one includes a function: a conference room with 98 seats, a children’s workshops, stores and toilets. The walls are painted with the same colors of Expo logo.
The refreshment area, the bookshop and the information center, are distributed in the pavilion without separation barriers. To ensure maximum adaptability of exhibition spaces is thought to distribute them freely into the space of the pavilion. The expositive panels may be either on the ground or suspended by hooks directly anchored to the membrane of the ceiling.
Post-Expo
Once concluded the activities of the pavilion during the Expo, all can be quickly dismantled and relocated anywhere else to perform a new function.
One of them may be for example a mosque, with its completely free interior space. Finally, at the end of its useful life of about 20 years, so after several relocations and uses, the building can be disposed of in special plants and converted into PVC polymer, or reused in agriculture as covering curtain for hay, grain, etc. .
Infopoint Expo 2015 Milan – competition
Concept
Due to the position of the project, in a historically strong and simbolic context, between the Castello Sforzesco and Dante Street, nearby the major cathedral of the city, we thought that was important to design a very permeable pavilion both from the visual and the materical point of view.
The choice of a pressostatic structure of 12 m height, is the ideal solution, which also comes from the temporary nature of the Info Point called “EXPO BALOON”.
The circular layout permits also the building to confront in an armonic way with the various architectonic elements converging towards Piazza Cairoli.
The crossing of the intertwined bands, transparent and opaque, makes a two tone diamond pattern, white and transparent. These rhombus, which measures about 2 meters on each side, creates large windows, which overlook both on the surrounding buildings and the sky.
Also the two continuous symmetrical glass, with a maximum width of 22 m and a maximum height of 5.5 m, which cut the circular layout, perpendicular to the direction of the Sempione axis, contribute to maintain visual continuity of the historical axis.
The structure, is not supported by steel or concrete columns, but only by air, symbolizing the new lung of the city of Milan, an educational / informative center for topics and events related to Expo 2015.
Installation
The pressostatic structure is an ‘alternative to the traditional coverage of sports facilities, which combines the simplicity of the design to the speed of installation and removal after EXPO.
The absence of structures and the ability to cover large areas, has made the success of this solution technique, which has had a remarkable evolution over the years and is currently used as a permanent structure even at latitudes where the climate is always cold.
The pressostatic structure, is a membrane with a textile structure, built with high strength fabric which reaches its shape, stability, and support using the pre-tension provided by internal overpressure.
The roof consists of a system of components which operate simultaneously: the PVC envelope, the ventilation group, the anchorage.
The envelope contains in a functional way the internal pressure that is supplied and maintained by the ventilation group.
The internal pressure inflates the membrane allowing to resist the external loads of wind and snow. The inflatable structure is firmly secured to the base to resist the upward push caused by the internal pressure, and wind, which produces lifting dynamic forces.
The absence of supporting structures allows total flexibility of space both during the period of its use for the Expo both during its use after the Expo. The only elements of the support structure will be the perimetral arches, which could support the membrane in the event of deflation, allowing safe evacuation of the users of the building.
A deck 50 cm high, will occupy almost the entire project area, except for the lateral space dedicated to the passage of bicycle lanes, and will be completely covered with teak wood both indoors and outdoors. This deck will be able both to avoid deep foundations, both to locate freely all plants below the floor.
All internal partitions will be realized through dry system in order to speed up and guarantee maximum flexibility. The division of space reminds organic forms, similar to natural elements, shells, stones, etc.
Each one includes a function: a conference room with 98 seats, a children’s workshops, stores and toilets. The walls are painted with the same colors of Expo logo.
The refreshment area, the bookshop and the information center, are distributed in the pavilion without separation barriers. To ensure maximum adaptability of exhibition spaces is thought to distribute them freely into the space of the pavilion. The expositive panels may be either on the ground or suspended by hooks directly anchored to the membrane of the ceiling.
Post-Expo
Once concluded the activities of the pavilion during the Expo, all can be quickly dismantled and relocated anywhere else to perform a new function.
One of them may be for example a mosque, with its completely free interior space. Finally, at the end of its useful life of about 20 years, so after several relocations and uses, the building can be disposed of in special plants and converted into PVC polymer, or reused in agriculture as covering curtain for hay, grain, etc. .