France Pavilion by XTU Architects at Milan Expo 2015, Milan – Italy

Expo 2015 is around the corner and for France, their distinctive pavilion is ready to be showcased to the public. Composed completely of glu-lam, the architecture practice XTU Architects – who are known for their sustainable strategies – were commissioned to structurally convey and symbolize the country’s deep-rooted cultural and gastronomical background. Keeping to the theme of ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’ inside and outside, the organic form is abstractly derived from France’s hexagonal shape and contorted by the reminiscent ripples that reflect the wider topography.

Design: XTU Architects
Photography: Andrea Bosio