What gives a better representation of British design? With a lot of debate on the matter of Anish Kapoor's 'The ArcelorMittal Orbit' structure taking its place in the London Olympic Park; would Thomas Heatherwick's UK Pavillion which will be released at the Shanghai Expo in a month's time be a better option? The Shanghai Expo is to be the largest Expo ever to be held.
“The UK Pavilion is already one of Expo’s star attractions. It has not only generated huge interest in China – and a nickname, the ‘Dandelion’, a Chinese good luck symbol – but photos of this extraordinary building have been used from LA to Lisbon and from Caracus to Calcutta as the defining image of Shanghai Expo"
"The ground-breaking design of the UK Pavilion is helping to overcome images of the UK as a land of swirling fog and cobblestones. Amidst over 230 pavilions jostling for attention, the UK Pavilion stands out.”
Thomas Heatherwick's UK Pavillion at Shanghai Expo
Anish Kapoor's 'The ArcelorMittal Orbit'
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And if you are interested there is even a facebook petition page.
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