The Bahrain Pavilion, designed by Lina Ghotmeh, stands at 17 meters and draws inspiration from the country's coastal heritage and traditional dhow boats. Titled 'Connecting Seas', the pavilion features a unique design with a distinctively curved roof and is constructed from 3,000 pieces of Japanese cedar. It showcases an atrium that spans four floors and utilizes translucent membranes to create a light, airy effect, reminiscent of traditional sails while allowing natural light to filter through, fostering an engaging atmosphere.
The Bahrain Pavilion is conceived as an anatomy of a dhow, capturing the essence of rhythm, timber construction, and sense of voyage without direct replication.
These materials give the structure a soft, sail-like appearance, evoking the fabric of a traditional dhow and gently filtering daylight into the space.
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