ADEN EXPO CITY

Thamar university

Project idea

The architectural form is inspired by nature. It transforms the nature-like element into architectural components instead of straight forward geometrical elements. Moreover, the interface between the building and the environment is humble and gentle that aims to create a fluid and rich visual impression, in which every architectural component has no fixed form.
Therefore, the idea of the project was taken from the calm waves of the sea, and the project blocks seemed to be wavelong with flowing lines with a movement that changed from one block to another.

Project description

As Aden is one of Yemen top Economic cities and has a rich cultural heritage, but it lacked a facility for large events and for exhibiting the many goods produced in the region. Therefore, I choose a design ADEN EXPO CITY .
Aden Expo City consists of exhibition halls, conference center , office buildings and hotel, offering services concentrating on exhibition, convention, events and commerce . Aden Expo Center makes this district a truly exhibition area and public activities place. The exhibition center characterized by its multifunctional and flexible areas and its capability to host different kinds of events.

Technical information

This building consists of a collaboration of the concrete structure and vacuum mesh system to reach a large, column-free vacuum that allows visitors to test the flow of the interior.

The construction elements are contained in the curtain wall.
The vacuum mesh frame system allowed the creation of a free-form structure to achieve a flexible relationship between the rigid grid of vacuum frames and the separators in the free-forming outer envelope.

Fiberglass reinforced concrete (GFRC) has been selected for cladding as it allows for great design flexibility and responds to various functional requirements.