The construction of the Australia Pavilion continues its dizzying pace, reaching another significant milestone with the completion of the structure's roof.
The construction of the Australia Pavilion for the Shanghai 2010 World Expo continues its dizzying pace, reaching another significant milestone with the completion of the structure's roof.
Peter Tesch, the commissioner-general for the Australia Pavilion, said he was "very pleased" to see the pavilion's current progress with less than a year to go until the Expo opens on May 1 next year.
"The pavilion's exterior is clad with weathering steel, and will react to the Shanghai climate," Tesch revealed.
Over the course of the Expo, the steel will self-seal with oxidation in response to the moisture in the air, developing a deep ochre color, reflecting Australia's desert, or "red centre," according to Tesch.
The installation of the weathering steel facade will commence this month.
In May, the Australia pavilion was the first international Expo participant to celebrate its "topping out," the completion of the highest point in the structure, and it was also the first to complete its foundations, in February this year.
Tesch encouraged Chinese residents to visit their bilingual Website, www.australianpavilion.com, to keep up with the pavilion's progress.
The pavilion will take visitors on a journey through the natural beauty and rich culture of one of the most livable countries in the world.
Editor: Echo Hu
