The work of Expo 2020 in Dubai continues, the architecture firm JKMM presented its project for the Finnish pavilion entitled “Snow cape”.
The pavilion, which is one of the first in order of time to be built, will be located in the “Mobility District”.
We recently unveiled the first spectacular installation for Expo 2020, but work has not stopped there, here are some details of the pavilion in progress.

“Snow cape” is a structure inspired by the very thin white layer of first snow that covers Finnish cities and places at the beginning of every winter. The main entrance refers to traditional Arabic tents, which is no small detail as the JKMM studio was able to link and bring together the two seemingly opposite cultures.
Inside we find a large ‘central gorge’, illuminated by a raised opening and entirely covered with voluminous curved wooden surfaces.

Sustainability is the keyword of this pavilion that wants to share the concept of future happiness, a journey through Finland’s strengths: nature, education, functionality, and well-being.
“Snow cape” was built almost entirely with locally sourced materials, only a few details were finished with Finnish products, thus reducing the pollution generated by logistics and transport.
The design is also minimalist, no additional unnecessary coatings were used, allowing the structure to reduce the amount of materials used.
In addition, 80-85% of the products used will be recycled and reused after the end of the fair.

When designing the pavilion, an attempt was made to bring a fragment of Finnish nature to the United Arab Emirates and Dubai, with the hope that Snow cape will become not only one of the best exhibition spaces but above all a place where anyone can discuss and interact.
A place not only for integration but also a place where the values of happiness, circular economy, and innovations that are exhibited throughout the pavilion can be fully understood.