Theme: Small Is Also Beautiful

Designer: Led by Francois Valentiny

Location: Within Zone C of the Expo Site

Pavilion Area: Approximately 3,000 Square Meters

Groundbreaking Date: Feb. 13, 2009

Profile Highlights: "Pocket-size"Forest and Fortress

Unique Features

Occupying just a small area in the Expo site, the Luxembourg Pavilion is planning on making full use of the limited space by integrating wisdom and imagination to demonstrate its theme of "Small Is Also Beautiful”.

Pavilion Highlights

The pavilion design concept comes from the literal Chinese translation of Luxembourg -- "forest and fortress."Its profile is inspired by the medieval tower. The pavilion will be covered with a plant wall conveying the image of a forest with a tower that will be surrounded by greenery.

Highlight 1

People-friendly designs including ample entry gates and exits will allow visitors to avoid long lines and ensure a long stay in the pavilion.. Visitors may watch video programs, or take a rest while enjoying the beautiful scenery on the green roof. Children can also play in the game area at the open wing tower.

Highlight 2

An allocated space for cultural exchange will be set up at the center of the 15-meter tower, featuring a two-way audiovisual transmission via satellite between Luxembourg and Shanghai.

Highlight 3

The design presents Luxemburg’s reputation as the ”Green Heart of Europe"by demonstrating the concept of sustainable development. Built from steel, wood and glass, all recyclable materials, the pavilion will be a perfect example of a modern and comfortable lifestyle.

Highlight 4

As another highlight of the pavilion, the restaurant will serve food and beverages from Luxembourg, such as beer, wine, champagne, sausages and traditional dishes, as well as Chinese food. Visitors will also be able to buy souvenirs and special products including "Shanghai"stamps produced by the Luxembourg Post in 2010, and "Shanghai"commemorative Euro coins issued by the Central Bank of Luxembourg in celebration of Expo 2010.