The UAE’s pavilion which currently graces the Milan Expo should act as a bridge between the Emirates and Italy – promoting Arabian culture and design in Europe and providing a point of contact as Dubai looks forward to the 2020 world fair.
That is the view of architect and urban planner Lorenzo Pallotta, the man charged with keeping the legacy of this year’s event alive.
The plan is still to relocate the Foster + Partners structure in Abu Dhabi – but Pallotta said he wants a lasting memorial to the UAE to remain in his home country.
“I want to explore the possibility of keeping at least part of the pavilion,” he said.
“It can be a bridge between the two countries – and the two Expos. It will be a point of interest in Italy for those who want to learn more about Dubai, whether for business reasons, entertainment or culture. This idea needs to be a matter for discussion.
“Because of the success of the pavilion, the UAE has the power to keep itself in the region.”
Original article by Nick Ames
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