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If it comes to promoting oneself, the Belgians aren't a match for the Dutch in my humble opinion. Don't know how that comes exactly, but one reason could be that there is a perception here that you can't be too successful and tell the world about what you do. If you do, there will be haters and the typical jealousy etc. That's why the following discovery made me happy with their different approach of turning the spotlight on our beautiful little country.

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Today I'll take a look at the architecture and interior of the Belgian pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai that runs from 1 May through 31 October 2010. The event in Shanghai will host over 200 countries that participate with their own building. The theme of this year’s expo is "Better City, Better Life", a plea for a better living in future urban environments thanks to a carefully devised urban policy and sustainable development...

Belgian pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai

Swiss based furniture manufacture Vitra has build a new home for its home collection. You'll find it on their campus near the swiss border in Weil am Rhein, Germany. The building is a design from Swiss architects Herzog & De Meuron. After the jump you'll find the text from Vitra with more details about this fascinating project. I also like to thank Julien Lannoo, the photographer of the pictures you'll see. If you ever need some quality pictures taken, Julien is the man to call...