Pavillon France at 2012 Expo Yeosu Korea
2012-06-04
 

Pavillon France at 2012 EXPO YEOSU KOREA, designed by D.P.J. & Partners Ltd, has been successfully opened.

2012 EXPO YEOSU KOREA, conceptualizing the most desirable future for the ocean who is essentially linked with the survival of humankind, is divided into 3 sub-themes ; Coastal development and preservation, new resources technology and creative maritime activities.

Among them, Pavillon France shows the process of desalination through 4 showrooms with its mascot, Sogeumi, as below.

[Space 1: The Crystal room]
It figures ¡°Sogeumi¡± in its original sea salt environment, expressed here by salt crystals. The room introduces, as well on screens, the richness of all the French sea side around the world. A big aquarium displays French robot fishes.

[Space 2: The Sea Orbiter]
It introduces a French sea ship especially designed for the survey of marine stream motion.

[Space 3: The Membrane]
It reproduces a ¡°membrane¡± type machine which is used in the process of desalination by molecular pressure.

[Space 4: The Cellular Garden]
This room displays a dream garden created thanks to desalination water. Symbols of harmony between nature and technologies, robots are in charge of the garden animation.

Duration : 12th May ~12th Aug, 2012
Venues : Yeosu, Korea
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