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The Sphere at Expo 2017

The focus of Expo 2017, Nur Alem, the world’s largest

spherical construction illustrates the theme of the

exhibition: Future Energy. The 100-metre-high sphere

has a diameter of 80 m and is clad in individually formed

photovoltaic glass panels; two noiseless wind turbines

add to the power generation capacity. Housing displays

on renewable energy and innovative technologies in the

enclosed area of 24,000 sq m and offering a bird’s eye

view of Astana from the top, Nur Alem was converted

into the Museum of Future Energy after Expo 2017.

Location

Kazakhstan | Astana

Architect | Interior Designer

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

Developer

Astana EXPO-2017

National Company JSC

Contractor

Sembol Construction

Zentrum, Arkitekt, Matrix Sanitary ware products,

Minimax, Nest Trendy, AquaSee Mixers

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