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Expo 2025 Notable Pavilions
Read today’s standout stories redefining design at Parametric Architecture!
Yagmur Baydır
April 21, 2025
For today’s edition, we’ve got a bundle of interesting articles, insights, and trends just for you. Let’s take a look:
The Luxembourg Pavilion is all about sustainability, showcasing energy-efficient design and green technologies.
The Bahrain Pavilion blends Bahrain’s rich culture with futuristic design, creating a space that’s both modern and deeply rooted in tradition.
The Czech Republic Pavilion mixes art and technology, giving a fresh perspective on Czech craftsmanship and innovation.
The Austria Pavilion highlights eco-friendly design, with sustainable materials that reflect Austria’s commitment to green architecture.
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Luxembourg Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Fuses Japanese Rhythm with Luxembourg Identity
Designed by Luxembourg-based STDM architectes urbanistes in collaboration with Japanese firm Mikan, the pavilion embodies the theme “Doki Doki – The Luxembourg Heartbeat,” drawing from the Japanese onomatopoeia for a heartbeat to symbolize excitement and anticipation.
Bahrain Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka: Weaving Maritime Heritage into Sustainable Architecture
At Expo 2025 Osaka, the Kingdom of Bahrain presents “Connecting Seas,” a pavilion that eloquently intertwines its rich maritime legacy with forward-thinking sustainable design. Conceived by architect Lina Ghotmeh, the structure draws inspiration from traditional Bahraini dhow boats, reflecting the nation’s historical role as a nexus of trade and cultural exchange.,
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Czech Republic’s Sculpting Vitality Pavilion by Apropos Architects at Expo 2025 Osaka
Thw Czech Pavilion titled “Sculpting Vitality” designed by the international architecture studio Apropos Architects assumes a spiraling form with concentric ring-like growing floor plans and a continuous winding ramp as seen from the exterior, epitomizing dynamism and movement.
Austria Pavilion by BWM Designers & Architects at Expo Osaka 2025
Austria’s national pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka designed by BWM Designers & Architects in collaboration with facts and fiction, the pavilion embodies Austria’s theme, “Composing the Future,” reinterpreting the Expo’s overarching motto, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” through a musical lens.
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Saudi Pavilion by Foster + Partners at Expo 2025 Osaka
The national pavilion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes its first visitors at Expo 2025 Osaka. The pavilion offers visitors an engaging journey of discovery through the “village” of meandering streets that alternate spaces of quiet reflection with venues for performances and cultural experiences.
Qatar Pavilion by Kengo Kuma & Associates at Expo Osaka 2025
Qatar Pavilion, designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates in collaboration with Qatar Museums embodies a harmonious blend of Qatari and Japanese maritime traditions, reflecting the deep-rooted connections between the two nations.
Inside Mitsubishi’s Architectural ‘Mother Ship’ at Osaka World Expo 2025
Mitsubishi Group’s visionary “Mother Ship” pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka, embodies the theme “keeping the world vibrant,” exploring the interconnectedness of life, nature, and human society through thoughtful architectural expression and sustainable practices.
France Pavilion at Osaka World Expo 2025: A Choreographed Journey Through Space and Time
The France Pavilion, designed by French architecture firm Coldefy in collaboration with Italian design studio CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati is inspired by the Japanese legend of Akai Ito, the invisible red thread believed to connect destined souls.
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Kuwait Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka: A Visionary Lighthouse
The Kuwait pavilion’s audacious architecture was designed by architectural firm LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture). It picks up on Kuwait’s characteristic landscape and tradition and uses them as recurring elements throughout the pavilion.
The UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Redefines Immersive Innovation
The UK Department of Business & Trade (DBT) commissioned Immersive International to create the UK pavilion experience to help engage Japanese and international audiences to visit, study, and invest in the UK that is not only visually striking but also intellectually and emotionally resonant.