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fibreC at the Expo 2008 opening ceremony in Zaragoza

From 14 June to 13 September 2008 Zaragoza, in the northern Spain, will host the next international EXPO. Especially the new landmark of Zaragoza, the shining main pavilion, which is a bridge over the river Ebro at the same time – designed by the prestigious architect Zaha Hadid amazes the architectural world.

The Pavilion consists of an inhabited multi-level bridge that spans the Ebro River, linking the city to the EXPO site. Apart from its function as a pedestrian access to the EXPO, the 275 meters long Zaragoza Bridge is a big showroom and offers an exhibition area of 7000 m².

Furthermore the bridge figures a symbolic building, since the Expo slogan “Water and Sustainable Development” was translated into the design und the material of the construction. The pavilion bridge is slightly curved and its gently flowing form is based on the natural conditions of water.

Apart from its design and visual impact, Zaha Hadid’s idea could stand up to 40 competitors at the jury – not least due to the sustainability of the used materials like fibreC. Consistent with the Expo-Theme “Sustainability”, Rieder has been certified in environmental management and therewith confirms the commitment to sustainability.

With this „organic approach“, Zaha Hadid’s design of the bridge as well as the use of the material fibreC fit with the EXPO theme „Water and Sustainable Development“.

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