The India Pavilion is a 1.2-acre pavilion with a state-of-the-art structure that will be a permanent structure and part of District 2020. The structure will be preserved as part of India’s legacy in the UAE for future generations.
The India Pavilion at EXOPO2020 Dubai has been named ‘One of the Most Iconic’ pavilion among participating country pavilions by the American Institute of Architects. It is one of the most visited pavilions, with 3.5 lakh visits in less than 50 days of inauguration (AIA).
On this remarkable achievement of India at EXPO2020, AIA President Mr. Daniel S Hart said, “We are pleased to be a part of India’s journey and success at the Expo 2020 and are happy to celebrate the achievement. At AIA, our primary goal is to ensure the safety of the planet with a focus on sustainable practices. The India Pavilion has achieved the same while representing the diverse cultural background of the country. The Pavilion not only showcases the rich history of the country but also represents the numerous opportunities, possibilities and offers a window into the future.”
Since its opening on October 1 by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, and Textiles, the India Pavilion has hosted a number of industry and state-specific events to promote India’s achievements and future plans.
In addition, the Pavilion has showcased India’s rich cultural legacy and has hosted numerous cultural events that feature a unique blend of India’s culture, technology, and business potential.
The India Pavilion’s external façade is made up of 600 individual colorful bricks that can move, signifying the theme “India on the Move.”
Visitors may also try out the Pavilion’s immersive AI and VR technologies, which transports them to a virtual India. While traditional Indian aspects highlight our country’s rich cultural and traditional past, modern architectural conceptions highlight India’s economic and scientific strengths.
Talking about the uniqueness of the India Pavilion, Dr. Aman Puri, Consulate General of India in Dubai said, “We are delighted to see the response towards the India Pavilion and the work done by CP Kukreja Architects led by Mr. Dikshu Kukreja. We would like to thank AIA for choosing the India Pavilion as one of the most iconic pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai. We believe the theme of ‘Connecting minds, creating a future’ has been translated through the pavilion structure”.
“As India represents a rich blend of cultures and influences, the same is also represented in our architectural heritage. India is home to 1/6th of humanity and is an enormously diverse nation, the India Pavilion beautifully captures this diversity and tells the story of India. Every day, we see thousands of excited visitors who are mesmerized by the interactive nature of the Pavilion. We are looking forward to hosting many such visitors and sustaining the momentum,” Dr. Puri added.
On the AIA recognition, Principal Architect of India Pavilion, Mr. Dikshu C Kukreja said, “It is a great honor to be recognized by AIA and we are delighted to showcase our country at the Expo. We understand the importance of Expo 2020 Dubai and the Pavilion has been designed to showcase India’s diversity, heritage, and the numerous opportunities presented by the country on a global pedestal”.
“It has been a pleasure to show the world that India’s architecture has evolved greatly from the ancient monuments and is now at par with the global contemporary architecture. Our primary goal was to show the transformation our country has gone through since independence while keeping in mind the expo themes of sustainability, mobility, and connectivity. The kinetic façade, which changes with the Expo themes has been crucial in showcasing the diversity of our country and interacting with the visitors,” he added.
Thanking AIA for acknowledging India Pavilion as one of the most iconic structures among participating countries, Mr. Kukreja said, “Our goal of representing India’s cultural and economic growth has been translated into a tangible achievement.”
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