The cluster of corporate pavilions at the Expo could be mistaken for a light show.

Like Luxembourg, Russia, and Canada, Germany presents visitors with an origami-like pavilion that says more about its time than its place.

As an exercise in form-making and spectacle, the colorful, multidimensional South Korea Pavilion  succeeds at grabbing attention.

With the Spain Pavilion, architect Benedetta Tagliabue of EMBT created drama in architectural form.

Most pavilions present their country’s cultural history and progressive urban ideas in an effort to convey a clear sense of national values and identity.

The Netherlands Pavilion offers a unique interpretation of Expo 2010’s motto “Better city, Better life.”

“Sustainability goes beyond a collection of technologies,” explains Zhao Liang, chief architect of China Vanke Co, the largest residential developer in south China today.

Designing a high-end residential development in China typically means planning a gated community.

Throughout China, upscale residential communities mimick the style of their Western suburban counterparts, with all the baggage that comes with them.

While many fast-growing districts in China’s big cities are content to erect buildings quickly and cheaply to meet immediate needs, Qingpu has long recognized the importance of design in shaping development.