Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmet has designed the Bahrain Pavilion for the Expo 2025 Osaka. It is defined by a wooden construction all connected together to imitate the rafters of a boat. Dubbed the Connecting Seas, the pavilion stands at 17 meters in height and is inspired by the coastal history of Bahrain. It also nods to the region's traditional dhow boats that were historically used to transport heavy goods.
Ghotmeh explained more about the project to Dezeen, "The Bahrain Pavilion is conceived as an anatomy of a dhow, a contemporary evocation of the traditional Bahraini dhow – a vessel deeply embedded in the kingdom's maritime heritage. Rather than directly replicating the vessel, the architecture captures its essence – its rhythm, timber construction and sense of voyage."
Voyage Boat-Like Pavilions
Lina Ghotmet Architects Designs the Bahrain Pavilion
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