EXPO ASTANA 2017

Our colleague and intrepid adventurer Inigo Bujedo Aguirre braved the connecting flights to visit the EXPO 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan — to show us several exotic pavilions and a new train station:

©Inigo Bujedo Aguirre

Astana Train Station at EXPO 2017

Kazakhstan Pavilion

Spanish Pavilion

UK Pavilion

 

The passengers’ hall and lobby is flooded with natural light, large lateral curtain walls ensure natural light all day long. Astana Train Station at EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Tabanlioglu Architects, 2017.

Colors and numbers anre used on platforms. Astana Train Station at EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Tabanlioglu Architects, 2017.

Natural light enters all areas of the station. Astana Train Station at EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Tabanlioglu Architects, 2017.

View of one of the main entrance with passengers approaching station. Astana Train Station at EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Tabanlioglu Architects, 2017.

General exterior view of curved façade. Astana Train Station at EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Tabanlioglu Architects, 2017.

A construction manager form Turkey stands on the roof, looking towards the plains and steppes that surround Astana. Astana Train Station at EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Tabanlioglu Architects, 2017.

A station worker stands on one of the platforms. Astana Train Station at EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Tabanlioglu Architects, 2017.

The passengers’ hall and lobby is flooded with natural light. Astana Train Station at EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Tabanlioglu Architects, 2017.

Escalators leading to the passenger´s hall. Astana Train Station at EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Tabanlioglu Architects, 2017.

Late Afternoon exterior view of main façade and flyover with workers watering the gardens. Astana Train Station at EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Tabanlioglu Architects, 2017.

 

Kazakhstan Pavilion

Exterior evening view of sphere showing transformative skin and visitors. Nur Alem Kazakhstan Pavilion, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, 2017.

Visitor interacting at on of the exhibitions on display. Nur Alem Kazakhstan Pavilion, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, 2017.

Glass elevators and LED lighting system. Nur Alem Kazakhstan Pavilion, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, 2017.

View of balconies and terraces. Nur Alem Kazakhstan Pavilion, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, 2017.

Exterior evening view of sphere with visitors. Nur Alem Kazakhstan Pavilion, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, 2017.

Glass elevators and LED lighting system. Nur Alem Kazakhstan Pavilion, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, 2017.

Looking down from top of the building showing a system of terraces and balconies. Nur Alem Kazakhstan Pavilion, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, 2017.

Elevated view of interior plaza. Nur Alem Kazakhstan Pavilion, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, 2017.

Detail showing led lighting installation and pond. Nur Alem Kazakhstan Pavilion, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, 2017.

Interior view of main plaza. Nur Alem Kazakhstan Pavilion, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, 2017.

Spanish Pavilion

General exhibition view. Spain Pavilion At Astana EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Frade Arquitectos, 2017.

Solar pannel projection. Spain Pavilion At Astana EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Frade Arquitectos, 2017.

Exhibition display. Spain Pavilion At Astana EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Frade Arquitectos, 2017.

Detail view of corridor. Spain Pavilion At Astana EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Frade Arquitectos, 2017.

General exhibition view with visitor. Spain Pavilion At Astana EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Frade Arquitectos, 2017.

Elevated view with tree of life. Spain Pavilion At Astana EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Frade Arquitectos, 2017.

UK Pavilion

General view with visitors. UK Pavilion at Astana EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Asif Khan Architects, 2017.

General panorama view with visitors. UK Pavilion at Astana EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Asif Khan Architects, 2017.

Interior upward view. UK Pavilion at Astana EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Asif Khan Architects, 2017.

General panorama view of the installation with visitors. UK Pavilion at Astana EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Asif Khan Architects, 2017.

Self portrait with panorama view of installation. UK Pavilion at Astana EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Asif Khan Architects, 2017.

Interior view with visitor interacting. UK Pavilion at Astana EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Asif Khan Architects, 2017.

General view with visitors. UK Pavilion at Astana EXPO 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. Architect: Asif Khan Architects, 2017.