Tradition, sustainability and openness to diversity, all have been developed in Iran thanks to its strategic position as a bridge between East and West and serve as the three main themes of the concept of the Iranian pavilion designed for Expo Milano 2015. The conceptual design of pavilion was prepared by the team led by local architect Kamran Safamanesh, the advanced first phase of architecture was performed by Rah Shahr Architectural Consulting Engineers and the second phase was developted by the Italian studio RPA S.r.l. The three themes are summarized by an object that conveys them all: the Sofreh, a square of fabric that identifies the set table, one of the most important objects for the culinary culture of Iran. The Pavilion's architecture is derived from this image in the form of an open structure, similar to a tent, where the inner skin is reminiscent of the traditional embroidery of the Sofreh. Its weave tells the story of the Iranian people’s food and agriculture from past to present.