© Manfredi Nicoletti . Pubblicata il 20 Ottobre 2009.

The Thematic Pavilion emerges from Yeosu’s waters as a Great Blue Whale hurling itself out of the port becoming the Messenger and the Symbol of Yeosu Expo 2012 – The Living Ocean and Coast. Its Iconic and Symbolic Design holds the messages that Yeosu Expo 2012 wants to transmit to the world:

© Manfredi Nicoletti . Pubblicata il 20 Ottobre 2009.

OCEANS ARE THE ORIGIN OF LIFE ON EARTH WE HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THEM

© Manfredi Nicoletti . Pubblicata il 20 Ottobre 2009.

The metaphor spreading from the Thematic Pavilion wants to draw the attention to how fundamental are to the planet’s oceans and coasts resources, and how dangerous it is, for such a fragile ecosystem, an irresponsible behaviour. It is significant that such a message is entrusted by the largest living mammal on earth and which is, because of men, in danger of extinction. In Yeosu, Nature itself will make its voice heard through its most mysterious and majestic representative, for the protection and the survival of the fragile planetary ecosystems. The Great Blue Whale will thus become the symbol not only of Yeosu Expo 2012 but the symbol of the movement for the preservation of Oceans and Coasts and their treasures. The Great Blue Whale – Thematic Pavilion contains two large separate but interconnected volumes hosting the Theme Exhibition Area and the Best Practice Area (BPA) Exhibition respectfully. The Great Blue Whale will reveal in its interior to the Expo’s visitors the deepest and mysterious secrets of the globe’s oceans becoming the architectural metaphor of a fairy tale that combines the biblical narrative to that of Pinocchio. The Great Blue Whale is thus in the centre of the System-Expo, formed by the Expo Area, the Big “O” and the Port becoming an absolute iconic and attractive landmark. In addition, the Zoomorphic Design inspired by the marine harmonious geometries of whales perfectly complement and enrich the area of the new project called Metaphorical Archipelago.

© Manfredi Nicoletti . Pubblicata il 20 Ottobre 2009.

© Manfredi Nicoletti . Pubblicata il 20 Ottobre 2009.

© Manfredi Nicoletti . Pubblicata il 12 Novembre 2009.

© Manfredi Nicoletti . Pubblicata il 12 Novembre 2009.