Expo 2008, Zaragoza, Spain

Spotted: 11 October 2018, after Google Image Search, pinned to own Pinterest

Zaha Mohammad Hadid, DBE, RA, born 31 October 1950, was a two-time Stirling Prize recipient, and the first woman to be awarded the Royal Gold Medal by the Royal Institute of British Architects. Hadid's architectural firm explained that the bridge pavilion for the Expo 2008 in Zaragoza, Spain has a "fluid, dynamic design [that] interprets the Expo's theme: 'Water and Sustainable Development.'" The Philippines own pavilion won gold medal in the Expo for its crystalline decor that was adjudged most relevant to the theme.

As an expression of gratitude to the people of Zaragoza after the successful staging of Expo 2008, the organizers participated in Fiestas del Pilar, the locality's public holiday held from 07 to 10 October.

In the month of October, the International Union of Architects enjoins the world to celebrate World Architecture Day every first Monday of the month. It coincides with the United Nations observance of World Habitat Day.


[This post is antedated: 20181024]