On May 26, as the first grid structure of the multi-function hall was lifted slowly, the steel grid structure of the main exhibition hall for the 2024 Chengdu International Horticultural Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as “Expo”) was hoisted, marking the pavilion shaped as a giant sunbird holding a flower in its mouth, is taking initial shape.
Highlighting Traditional Sichuan Culture and Architectural Style
The major pavilion is designed to conceptualize the connotation of a sunbird holding a flower in its mouth, and subsequently to embody the charm of Chengdu’s profound culture and astounding natural beauty. It incorporates the images of cloudy mountains, flying dragons, Sichuan Brocade and ritual utensils unearthed from the Sanxingdui Ruins. The dynamic curve of the building looking like a flying dragon explicitly implies the year 2024, the Year of Dragon.
In the future, 10 attractions with different themes will be built in and around the pavilion.
Most of he Main Body’s Steel Structure has been Completed
The Steel Frame Roofing has been Lifted
“The pavilion is 16.9 meters tall, with a total land area of about 8,000 square meters and overall floorage of around 23,000 square meters, including one floor underground and two above ground. It will serve as a facility for exhibitions and shows, meetings and conferences, as well as offices and receptions,” said the project leader from the contractor. He noted that the main body of the building with an independent foundation, is equipped with a reinforced concrete frame structure and a steel frame structure, metal roofing with patterns of Ginkgo leaves, as well as facade of glass curtain wall.
“Next, we will finish everything involving the roofing and main steel structure.” According to the project leader, it’s expected that the construction of the remaining steel structure will be done in mid-June, and all decorations, as well as equipment installation and debugging at the end of December.
Let’s look forward to the unveiling of the mysterious and much-anticipated structure.