The India Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020, seeks to exhibit the substantial growth the country has witnessed through the years after Independence, becoming a land of limitless opportunities even for international investors. India Pavilion is one of the largest pavilions at the Expo, at par with pavilions of countries such as the USA and China. It is one of the three pavilions at the Expo which would be retained for posterity after the event and would be a part of the Legacy Phase, Dubai.
The design of the Pavilion imbibes the theme of ‘India on the move’. The façade comprises of 600 individual blocks that move using kinetic architecture. The design also celebrates India’s 75 years of Independence. Through seventy-five identified stories, the façade would engage visitors through the charm of storytelling through the day – familiarizing them with the history, geography and literature of the country. The awkward shape of the trapezoidal site has been designed to create visual memorabilia and utilise the land to its full potential. The planning of the site is such that it condenses the vastness of India’s culture and cityscape within it. Different design elements such as the radiant sun-dial and the elaborate amphitheatre are seamlessly tied into a single harmonious unit. The pavilion is the tallest at the Expo. Sustainability is one of the key design features, integrating the climatological influences of the region with technology. Movement in the façade helps control factors such as sunlight and wind inside the Pavilion which is helpful in regulation of natural daylight and ventilation. Skylight in the design is also incorporated to optimise natural daylight in the interiors. Solar panels are installed to maximise the benefits from Dubai’s harsh sunlight.
The interior design makes the journey inclusive and interactive for the visitors by employing the use of the latest cutting-edge and innovative technologies. The visitors will get to witness both, physical exhibits as well as immersive digital content which would showcase various sectors in the thriving Indian economy. Such close integration of creative and technical approaches is exhilarating, constructing an imaginative atmosphere for the visitors.
The India Pavilion amplifies the country’s position on the global map as a thriving hub of limitless possibilities integrating futuristic approach and mobility while projecting the Indian story in a global narrative.