
The Tunisia Pavilion is a B-type and occupies a 300 m2 area on one level.
The façade is characterized by an eye catching instalaltion of jasmine blossoms made with heat stamped acrilic. The flowers, in 3 sizes are hangled to create a natural yet geometric pattern and are kept suspended in the air by almost invisible metal bars. At dusk, the installation is inundated with colorful RGB light to create a surreal atmosphere.
The first part of the visitor experience is characterized by 2 fully immersive rooms connected by a fully immersive corridor. 24 projectors have been used including products with extra short throw lenses to cast on the walls and floor. The first room theme is historical Tunisia while the second larger room is innovative Tunisia. The corridor features a walk in the desert, under the starry sky. Sonance (TM) invisible speakers are embedded in the wall for a surround experience and wide automatic doors open into the projected walls with a surprise effect.
In contrast to the minimal and seamless finishes of the first part, the second part of the visitor experience features traditional and textured materials including a 6×5 meter stone mosaic wall imported from tunisia, tinted mirrors, display shelves and large wooden tables.
A pantry with a long corner counter offers visitors the opportunity of a tea break with Tunisian sweets while the back of house features a compact yet full fledged kitchen used for special events.
The exit corridor is probably one of the most photographed areas of the pavilion with a tunnel of jasmine flowers that are magically multiplied by an outer mirror cladding.
The exit corridor is probably one of the most photographed areas of the pavilion with a tunnel of jasmine flowers that are magically multiplied by an outer mirror cladding.
At the end of the corridor is a fully tiled guest room with mediterranean style doors and windows. Jasmine flower aroma imported from Tunisia completes the full sensorial experience of being actually in a palace in the Medina of Tunis.
The back of house consists of a kitchen, shower room, toilet room and office space includes a pantry .