Octagon Expo paviljon by Aleksandar Rudnik Milanovic

Octagon Expo paviljon by Aleksandar Rudnik Milanovic is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award in Arhitektura, gradnja in oblikovanje konstrukcij Competition Category.

BronastaArhitektura· 2025

Octagon Expo paviljon

by Aleksandar Rudnik Milanovic

Client: Studio RUDA

Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektura Category

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The Design

About Octagon Expo paviljon

Osmerokotnik—geometrijska oblika, ki jo je Nikola Tesla izbral za svoj stolp, je navdihnil zasnovo edinstvenega kompleksa paviljonov. Z rekonstrukcijo stolpa z energetsko učinkovitimi tehnologijami in postavitvijo razgledne ploščadi kot njegovega osrednjega elementa, arhitekturni ansambel vključuje osem paviljonov, razporejenih okoli osmerokotne osnove stolpa. Ta inovativna zasnova bi lahko postala prihodnja znamenitost za katerokoli mednarodno razstavišče expo. Zastekljen atrij, podprt s stebri v obliki strele, dodaja simboličen in izrazit vizualni element.

The Recognition

About the Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Octagon Expo paviljon je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Octagon Expo paviljon se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Octagon Expo paviljon sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

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