The Hong Kong Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai Expo will highlight the city’s potential and creativity.
“The Shanghai Expo will provide an opportunity for us to showcase Hong Kong’s city charms, quality city life and to promote Hong Kong’s creative industries,” said Hong Kong Chief Secretary for Administration Henry Tang.
Mr. Tang attended the April 14 presentation ceremony for the winners of the “World Exposition 2010 Shanghai China - Hong Kong Pavilion Concept Design Competition” at the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre.
The Shanghai Expo will be held in Shanghai from May 1, 2010, to October 31, 2010 — another major international event to be hosted by China after the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government intends to build its pavilion with distinct characteristics to highlight the theme, “Hong Kong — A City with Unlimited Potential.” It will be an integral part of the China Pavilion at the expo.
To tap the best creative talents of local professionals, the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau and the Architectural Services Department launched the Hong Kong Pavilion Concept Design Competition earlier this year. The Hong Kong Institute of Architects sponsored the contest, which received 80 entries.
A seven-member jury assessed the entries. Chaired by Mr. Tang, the jury also comprised Rocco Yim, professor Edward Ng, Dr. Allan Zeman, Permanent Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Joshua Law, Acting Director of Information Services Juliana Chen and Director of Architectural Services Yue Chi Hang. In addition to the first and second prizes, five honorable mentions also were given to the outstanding participants.
The winning entry , “Pavilion of Infinity,” has three levels. According to the designers’ idea, the middle level is mostly open, transparent space. This level will provide the pavilion with an appearance that symbolizes the infinite imagination and creativity of Hong Kong and its people.
The Pavilion of Infinity’s concept will be the blueprint for the detailed design and development of the Hong Kong Pavilion.
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