{"id":203729,"date":"2023-02-16T11:36:38","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T16:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/?p=203729"},"modified":"2023-02-17T15:38:59","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T20:38:59","slug":"contender-design-for-world-expo-2027-highlights-minneapoliss-natural-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/contender-design-for-world-expo-2027-highlights-minneapoliss-natural-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Contender design for World Expo 2027 highlights Minneapolis\u2019s natural resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_203731\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-203731\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-203731 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_2-300x149.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_2-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_2-500x248.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_2-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-203731\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"> DLR Group&#8217;s design for 2027 World Expo, proposing Minnesota as the U.S. location in a bid with other contending nations, is focused on Minneapolis\u2019s identity as the \u201cland of the lakes,\u201d and uses water as a unifying element to promote health and vitality. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em> Renderings \u00a9 DLR Group <\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Integrated design firm, DLR Group, has been selected as the project designer to represent the U.S. in the bid to host the next World Expo in Minneapolis, scheduled for 2027. The U.S. is currently in competition with Thailand, Serbia, Spain, and Argentina for the opportunity to host the expo.<\/p>\n<p>The firm\u2019s design is focused on Minneapolis\u2019s identity as the \u201cland of the lakes,\u201d and uses water as a unifying element to promote health and vitality. By emphasizing the theme of health, the firm has incorporated elements of universal design to create an inclusive and welcoming development, which is well-connected to transit.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_203733\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-203733\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-203733 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_4-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_4-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_4-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_4-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_4.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-203733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">An aerial view of the World Expo 2027 in Minneapolis.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em>Rendering \u00a9 DLR Group <\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Connecting with nature can enhance physical health, well-being, and cognitive function. Therefore, the site plan for Expo 2027 will create a strong link between the existing nature along the Minnesota River and the Mall of America, to encourage this connection.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors will be able to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city by exploring the surrounding prairie landscape via the existing trails, which will be enhanced with a variety of experiences. These trails will intersect with entertainment and conference spaces and will ultimately lead to the Mall of America and its amenities, such as a waterpark, hotels, an arena, and exhibition center.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_203732\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-203732\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-203732 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_3-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_3-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_3-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_3-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_3.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-203732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"> Another rendering of World Expo 2027 showcasing the city of Minneapolis&#8217;s natural resources. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em> Rendering \u00a9 DLR Group <\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Expo 2027 site has been planned with the intention of reversing the trend of modern communities, resulting in natural resource depletion. The site will be designed to capture, store, and recycle resources generated at the site or those that interact with it, with the goal of not only reducing the negative environmental impact, but also benefiting the natural environment using natural patterns and forms.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_203730\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-203730\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-203730 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/DLRGroup_2027Expo_1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-203730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Water will be a key feature of the expo\u2019s design, as can be seen in the pavilion in this rendering. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em> Rendering \u00a9 DLR Group <\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After the event, the proposed plan involves transforming the facilities into an innovation center, as well as providing housing and airport connectivity to promote better living in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Integrated design firm, DLR Group, has been selected as the project designer to represent the U.S. in the bid to host the next World Expo in Minneapolis, scheduled for 2027. 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