Finland Pavilion Awarded for Best Pavilion Design (category B) in Shanghai World EXPO 2010

The best pavilions of Shanghai World EXPO 2010 were awarded on Saturday October 30th by BIE (Bureau International des Expositions) in Shanghai. Finland pavilion received a Golden Statue for the best Pavilion Design in category B

The BIE Pavilion Prizes were given to the participants based on their contributions for EXPO theme “Better City, Better Life”. All pavilions were ranked based on three criteria: external design, internal exhibition displays and theme development. External design also included innovation and appeal of design and exhibit displays. Pavilions were divided into four categories based on their type and surface area.

Finland pavilion Kirnu is an architectural masterpiece designed by Helsinki based JKMM Architects, head architect being Teemu Kurkela. The pavilion is inspired by nature and called Kirnu in Finnish, Giant’s Kettle in English.
 
The honorary jury included world-renowned architects, urbanists, BIE officials and other accomplished persons. The award ceremony took place on the BIE Day (October 30th), the day before the closing of the Expo.