The Organizer’s intention is to avoid any conflict between open space and the content of the Exposition. The aim is also to overcome the 1 2 idea that content is available only inside buildings, this will make the open-air experience as enjoyable as the indoor one, creating a fluid expositive landscape with a strong relation between indoor and open-air exhibition space. The architectural and landscape design of CTIAP Exhibition Spaces shall be an important component of the exhibition proposal to create a truly unique and multi-faceted experience. • The ground floor has to be planned as a fluid space with as few physical barriers as possible beetwen indoor and outdoor spaces. The ground floor where part of the exposition content is located also includes open-air food services so that visitors deciding not to enter can still perceive and vividly understand the significance of the Expo message. • The use of construction materials shall be consistent with the Participants’ identity, traditions and material culture and with the Theme. 4 3 • Use of new technologies is strongly encouraged. • The design shall give priority to a barrier-free approach in the overall process and construction of buildings and landscape arrangements. 7
COVERED EXHIBITION SPACE DESIGN PARAMETERS Ground Floor Plan
Covered Exhibition Spaces are buildings or enclosed structures containing exhibition areas or other spaces, including all overhanging upper floors or balconies. Participants may decide to build more than one level within the Covered part of the Exhibition Space, based on their individual needs. Height of Buildings 6 5 • The height of the Covered part of Exhibition Space (or Building Height) must be less than 12 metres. • The height limit for any additional architectural elements (such as skylights, roof elements, vertical connections to the roof, sunscreens, signals, etc.) is 17 metres. Building Setbacks • The setback from the main boulevard must be no less than 10 metres, in order to create a small square. • The distance between buildings and the side street shall be no less than 2 metres; there shall be no building concession directly to squares, greens, streets or public spaces, without the 2 metres setback. • The setback from the neighbouring lot shall be no less than 3 metres. • The distance between buildings shall comply with fire control requirements. Volumetric Scenarios
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