The design concept of the Singapore Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo is inspired by urban living experiences. Singapore, known as the "Garden City," boasts diverse cultural resources and urban ecological landscapes. The pavilion aims to convey the beauty and experiences of the city through music, audio-visual interactions, and landscape visuals, creating an immersive journey for visitors. The concept is to shape the ground landscape and the sky garden, connecting them in a cyclical path that offers visitors a symphonic and harmonious exhibition experience, reflecting the essence of Singapore's urban culture.
The pavilion's design takes into account Shanghai's summer climate and the characteristics of its location by the Huangpu River, integrating natural elements such as light, heat, sound, water, air, and land into a garden pavilion-like spatial form. This approach guides the strategies for the exhibition process and space creation. First, it attracts visitors into a tailor-made pavilion environment. Then, the viewing process is made engaging through spatial transitions and interactive audiovisual equipment, making the experience festive and dynamic. Finally, visitors can reminisce about Singaporean charm in the urban rooftop garden, enjoying a panoramic view of the entire pavilion, as if attending a city party, bringing their visit to a climax.