“A white stone forest”, better known as: “[Palazzo Italia](http://www.expo2015.org/en/explore/exhibition-site/italian-pavilion)” is an example of architecture/landscape designed by the firm [Nemesi & Partners](http://www.nemesistudio.it/en/). A building conceived to offer visitors an experience that is primarily about touch and sight. Consisting of 750 panels (no two are the same), the cladding generates the evocative image of a forest with a thousand interweaving branches. In reality, from a design point of view, the most interesting aspect is the construction material: [Biodynamic Concrete](http://www.italcementigroup.com/ENG/Media+and+Communication/News/Corporate+events/20140408.htm) (Active Biodynamic) from Italcementi. “Bio” because it features a series of totally innovative properties (including the idea of “photocatalytic” linked to self-cleaning and anti-pollution characteristics). “Dynamic” given that the production processes allow the creation of complex forms (also incredibly complex). And in addition, great lightness: in fact the panels have a percentage of empty space that can reach 80% in the finished module. Last but not least, the entire “skin” of Palazzo Italia consists not only of 80% recyclable aggregates (from scraps of Carrara marble), but is also totally recyclable in turn, In short, a pavilion that is striking in the way it was made, but where the real value of the project lies in highly sophisticated production systems. What else is there to say? This is the Italy we love most!