Best of 2010 : The Polish Pavilion

The Polish Pavilion is inspired by the geometric paper-cut patterns of Polish lore.  It's angular shape welcomes its visitors in a monolithic fashion, designed to represent the history and strength of Polish culture.  Of the pavilions at Expo 2010 Shanghai, its design speaks most clearly of it's country of origin.  About the pavilion, WWA Architects explained, "Given the nature of the exposition, the exhibition facility has to denote, by its aesthetic distinctiveness, the country of origin, has to constitute, by the strength of its stylistic connotations, an evocative, recognizable and memorable cultural ideogram."  The Poland Pavilion is a success in this manner, clearly one of this world expo's greatest architectural works.