The pavilion rejects the typical notion of a cultural pavilion as an object in a plaza; instead, it embraces itself as a field of spaces, trying to use spatial structure to express the theme and culture. The floating roof mainly captures the Expo’s theme, “Feeding the Planet – Energy for Life”. The north side forms a city skyline, while the south showcases the profile of a rolling landscape, symbolizing that “hope” is achieved when the city and nature coexist in harmony. Every outdoor element, from steps and handrails to the façade and outdoor evacuation routes, is illuminated with ROLEDS luminaires.

ROLEDS linear lights are strategically installed along the steps and handrails to accentuate and outline the river motif expressed in the main corridor of the pavilion, guiding visitors into the China Pavilion to explore the nation’s past, present, and future. These compact lights are discreetly installed within the handrails to prevent glare while providing sufficient illumination for the pavement and steps. With a power rating of 10W and a color temperature of 3000K, the LED linear lights seamlessly complement the building’s soft lighting.

ROLEDS RFL160 and RFL190 floodlights are used on both sides of the China Pavilion, providing sufficient illumination while enhancing energy efficiency. The edges of the building are made of rectangular bamboo strips spliced together with a special light distribution method, which makes the color of the light in each position uniform and avoids overflow of light at the same time.

The evacuation passageway is designed to abstractly interpret Beijing’s hutongs, a type of narrow alleys formed by lines of traditional courtyard residences in northern China. ROLEDS linear inground lights illuminate the low walls, using 15W LED fixtures with a color temperature of 3000K. After multiple simulation experiments, custom anti-glare grilles were added to the lights, reducing glare while ensuring effective illumination.