The Hiroshima Architecture Exhibition kiosks introduce three mobile installations placed across Fukuyama and Onomichi for the 2025 program. The first kiosk, designed by Yasushi Horibe with WOODONE, uses a timber structure with visible joinery and a compact rectangular form that opens on two sides for public interaction. The second kiosk by Hideyuki Nakayama with Molten frames surrounding views through a slender steel outline, using transparent wall planes to let the landscape pass directly through the structure. The third kiosk by Junya Ishigami with Tsuneishi Shipbuilding and Tsuneishi Kamtecs uses a lightweight canopy supported by thin structural members, creating a floating effect above the plaza.
The three kiosks function as mobile architectural pieces that can be relocated throughout the exhibition period. Each unit is built at a scale suitable for pedestrian areas, with proportions that allow installation in narrow streets and public squares. The structures operate as architectural samples for viewing rather than enclosed pavilions.
Compact Public Art Kiosks
The Hiroshima Architecture Exhibition Kiosks Appear as Small Structures
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Architectural Installations - Mobile architectural installations are transforming static art displays into dynamic urban features that can easily be relocated to various public settings.
2. Transparent Architectural Design - Transparent architectural designs enable structures to harmonize with natural surroundings, providing unobstructed views that integrate the built environment with the local landscape.
3. Lightweight Structure Innovations - Innovations in lightweight structural materials are allowing for the creation of seemingly weightless designs that enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Design - Urban design is witnessing a shift with the integration of compact and moveable structures that enhance public engagement and aesthetic variety.
2. Sustainable Architecture - Sustainable architecture is evolving through the use of eco-friendly materials and designs that minimize environmental impact while maximizing structural adaptability.
3. Public Art Installations - Public art installations are embracing modular and flexible formats that offer interactive and temporary experiences to urban communities.