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Here are some of the 45 shortlisted practices competing to design the International Specialized Exposition (Expo 2017) in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects
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Designed by Snøhetta
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Designed by UNStudio
![Expo 2017](http://www.archiscene.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/expo-217-04.jpg)
Designed by J. Mayer H.
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Designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au
![Expo 2017](http://www.archiscene.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/expo-217-06.jpg)
Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
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Designed by Mecanoo
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Designed by Safdie Architects
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Designed by Gansam Architects & Partners
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Design by Studio Pei-Zhu
About the Design:
The theme of our exhibition is closely related to ‘green economy’, which takes into account the possibility of using alternative energy sources and the autonomous water and heat provision in each of the constructions. – Kazakhstan president Nursultan Nazarbayev.
All 45 shortlisted proposals can be seen at www.expo2017astana.com.
Project: Expo 2017
Location: Astana, Kazakhstan
Website: www.expo2017astana.com