Knafo Klimor Architects
Israel pavilion EXPO 2015 - Fields of tomorrow
Knafo Klimor Architects
29. September 2015
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The state of Israel is a unique laboratory for agriculture studies and experiments. Israeli agriculturists and researchers share their knowledge and technology achievements worldwide. The Israeli pavilion, "Fields of Tomorrow," is a demonstration of Israel's ability in many domains.
Amongst those are cultivation of rocky land, growth of vegetables in the desert, new methods of irrigation and improvement of seeds quality.
The main elevation of the pavilion is a vertical field composed of modular tiles used for the cultivation of agricultural crops. Each of these tiles contains a computerized drip irrigation system to optimize the plants growth conditions.
Photo: Knafo Klimor Architects
Wheat, rice and corn, which are the main sources of vegetarian food, will be grown on the vertical field creating a mosaic of textures, smells and colors.
Two exhibition halls inside the pavilion will allow visitors to take a virtual tour of Israel, and will present the technological innovations in agriculture, developed by Israeli scientists.
The pavilion has been built under most advanced green technology devices including energy saving and water and air treatment. The whole structure will be recycled at the end of the exposition.
Photo: Knafo Kilmor Architects
Along Expo history, architecture of pavilions has been a demonstration of innovation and outstanding aesthetics. The Israeli pavilion in Milan 2015 presents an planning approach, in which architecture is a vehicle to promote sustainability, protection of natural resources and dedication to social prosperity for the future of mankind.
Photo: Knafo Kilmor Architects
Photo: Knafo Kilmor Architects
PROJECT CREDITS
Client
Israel ministry of foreign affairs, in cooperation with the ministry of finance, ministry of tourism, ministry of economy, ministry of agriculture & rural development, and Keren Kayemet Leisrael
Architecture and general planning
Knafo Klimor Architects
Production
AVS Avant Video Systems
Project management
Dror Leiba
Structural engineer
Rokach Ashkenazi Engineering Consultant
Energy & systems
Avner Vishkin engineers
Electricity
Rafi Cohen Engineers
Sanitation
Sanit Engineering
Plantation & Vertical fields concept
Green Wall Israel
Interior design
Netto Design House
Lighting Design
Eran Klein & Eli Kochavi
Art direction
Avi Helitovsky
Content managment
Alon Weisbert
Local architect & coordination
PRR Architetti
Local Structural engineer
Engineering project
Local systems & fire fighting engineer
Rampoldi Progetti
Local safety engineer
Studio La Viola