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Inspirational Design: Expo 2010, Denmark Pavilion

Expo 2010 in Shanghai has some amazing architecture from all points on the globe. We will be featuring some of our favorites.Today’s favorite is the Danish Pavilion designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, BIG.

Kudos to Bjarke Ingels Group for an inspiring piece of architecture. It is remarkable that in Shanghai, one can truly experience some of Copenhagen's best attractions. Edvard Eriksen’s original mermaid sculpture is on loan in the pool in the center of the pavilion. The pool is filled with sea water taken from Copenhagen's harbor. 1500 city bikes are offered for general use, free of charge, to experience the pavilion in true Danish fashion.

BIG even thought about the Copenhagen experience in their pavilion design. For those lamenting the temporary loss(the Expo ends in October) of the mermaid, there is a live video feed of her on display in the Copenhagen harbor.