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Octagon Pavilhão de Exposição by Aleksandar Rudnik Milanovic

Octagon Pavilhão de Exposição by Aleksandar Rudnik Milanovic is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design de Arquitetura, Edifícios e Estruturas Competition Category.


BronzeArquitetura· 2025

Octagon Pavilhão de Exposição

by Aleksandar Rudnik Milanovic

Client: Studio RUDA

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Arquitetura Category

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The Design

About Octagon Pavilhão de Exposição

O octógono—uma forma geométrica escolhida por Nikola Tesla para sua torre inspirou o projeto de um complexo de pavilhões único. Ao reconstruir a torre com tecnologias de eficiência energética e fazer do mirante sua característica central, o conjunto arquitetônico inclui oito pavilhões dispostos ao redor da base octogonal da torre. Este projeto inovador poderia se tornar um marco futuro para qualquer local de expo internacional. Um átrio envidraçado, sustentado por colunas em forma de raio, adiciona um elemento visual simbólico e marcante.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Octagon Pavilhão de Exposição conquistou o A' Design Award de Bronze, um reconhecimento altamente prestigiado atribuído a designs notáveis que se distinguem pela criatividade, engenho e perspicácia. Os vencedores do Bronze são artefactos amplamente habilidosos e surpreendentemente criativos que comprovam a vasta experiência, imaginação e capacidade de iniciativa dos seus designers. Espera-se que Octagon Pavilhão de Exposição seja um objeto muito considerado, admirado e estimado, notavelmente profissional e inovador. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Bronze incorpora as melhores práticas em arte, ciência, design e tecnologia e é excelente pela sua atenção ao detalhe. Octagon Pavilhão de Exposição satisfaz esplendidamente necessidades, toca desejos, encanta sentimentos e desperta curiosidade.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
The octagon symbolizes an idea that may appear as one of the unique pavilions at global exhibitions, featuring the reconstruction of the Tesla tower as a viewpoint at the core of the collection. A special detail is the observation platform at the top of the tower. The glass atrium offers an impressive sight for visitors from within the octagon's interior. This design symbolically represent timeless space vehicle for the advent of good health and good fortune.
Dimensions & Packaging
The tower stands at 57 m tall with 44000 sqm at the ground level, 88000 sqm for the first and second floors, an atrium and green roof park covering 28000 sqm, giving it a gross area of approximately 215000 sqm
Tags
Expo pavilion, energy conservation, solar energy, lookout tower,
Production Technology
This design originated from sketches and was then developed in 2d and 3d with post-production incorporating aI tools. The methodology also included photo analysis of the Tesla tower, which has served as the foundation for both 2d and 3d computer illustrations. The tower could be enhanced with a mix of new materials and constructive elements to meet 21st century standards as an energy-efficient design.The proposed solution is designed to feature a structural system that allows the support of the atrium roof, covered with glass lattice, to be held up by columns shaped like lightning.
Design Challenge
The establishment of a distinctive pavilion complex enables the integration of these pavilions into a mixed-use cluster and a novel community in cities globally, particularly in nations that recognize and support energy efficiency and the advancement of science overall.
Research
The study focused on linking thematic structures of communication spanning a century. The experimental tower will be transformed into a pavilion meant to bring together individuals from around the globe and convey the idea that communication started with Tesla and persists with the upcoming generation of scientists, who, motivated by the Tesla tower, have elevated communication further by launching satellites into orbit
Inspiration
The innovations and experiments of Nikola Tesla in the 21st century capture significant interest from the global audience. This design draws inspiration from Nikola Tesla's tower and is enhanced by a courtyard extension shaped like an octagon, providing the composition with essential sculptural qualities and a fitting connection to the mass typology within the design
Project Duration
The design phase began in 2024, and the development is anticipated to occur in 2026
Operation Flow
The venue can serve as a fair pavilion that may be transformed into a commercial and residential space post fair, thereby guaranteeing its sustainability.
Team Members
Aleksandar Rudnik Milanovic
Image Credits
Aleksandar Rudnik Milanovic

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