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UAE Pavilion, Dubai International Expo 2020

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July 9, 2021

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An aerial view of a futuristic, petal-shaped building with large glass panels, surrounded by manicured lawns, walkways, and a crowd of people.

Project Name: UAE Pavilion, Dubai International Expo 2020

Project Category:Commercial Facilities

Company: Gulf Steel Industries, Inc.

Project construction site: United Arab Emirates

Website: gsifz.com

The National Media Council of the United Arab Emirates has selected architect Santiago Calatrava's design proposal for the UAE Pavilion at the 2020 Dubai International Expo.

4.Located opposite Al Wasl Plaza in the heart of the 38-square-kilometer exhibition zone, the UAE Pavilion, inspired by a flying falcon, will showcase its country to 25 million visitors and exhibitors from 180 countries. The Expo will run from October 2020 to April 2021.

Blueprint of a building's roof structure, resembling a flower with radial beams and a central dome.

On July 4, 2017, Arabtec Construction (Dubai, UAE), a wholly owned subsidiary of leading infrastructure contractor Arabtec Holding ("Arabtec" or the "Group"), has been awarded a 353 million UAE dirham contract by the Abu Dhabi National Media Council for the construction of the UAE Pavilion for the 2020 Dubai International Expo. The pavilion is located opposite Al Wasl Plaza in the heart of the 4.38 square kilometer exhibition area.

Tekla  3D rendering of a structural steel joint, featuring bright yellow, green, and purple colored beams and connecting plates with visible bolts.

The UAE Pavilion, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and inspired by a flying falcon, will be one of the most important landmarks at the 2020 Dubai International Expo. Construction of the pavilion has already been completed, with handover to take place at the end of 2019. The pavilion covers an area of 15,000 square meters and a total floor area of 19,200 square meters, including 2,000 square meters of upper floor space, 662 square meters of mezzanine floors, and 3,000 square meters of plaza floors and related facilities. 13,300 square meters of ground floor space, including gardens and parking areas.

Construction of a large, geodesic-style dome roof with exposed steel beams and corrugated metal sheeting.
A wide shot of a large, dome-like structure under construction, with steel beams radiating from a central point.

issue

1- Very tight deadlines

2- Consists mostly of beams joined with special specifications

3- All main ribs are cambered

Tekla 3D render of the interior of a large, circular structure with colorful, geometric components.

Reasons for choosing TEKLA

Tekla Structures and Tekla BIMsight allowed us to complete the project with the best possible coordination.

About Us

Gulf Steel Industries was established in response to the growing global demand for high-quality steel structural buildings.

Our services to the construction and related industries include the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures.

Tekla  3D rendering of a complex architectural stadium roof, with numerous yellow, wooden-like beams radiating outwards from a central circular hub.

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