European design firm Apropros Architects designs the Czech pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka which is defined by its spiralling structure of cross-laminated timber and glass materials. It nods to a cylindrical shape which was featured in the original Osaka Expo in 1970 by Viktor Rudiš. The pavilion is made by the studio with the interior of create a 'journey' for visitors to explore in a rooftop observation deck.
The studio noted, "From the beginning, we wanted to design the visitor's path as a journey, where people could flow through constantly and experience something special. We wanted to build up the visitor's experience, gradually offering interesting spatial experiences. Even from the point of view of the exhibition, the whole journey is building up – the most interesting things happen at the end – that is, on the upper floors of the pavilion, where the spiral is the largest and opens up through more levels."
Image Credit: Apropros Architects
What's Driving This Trend
- Spiral Architecture
- Spiral architecture offers innovative design possibilities by incorporating movement and exploration into the structural form itself.
- Cross-laminated Timber
- Cross-laminated timber presents a sustainable building material option, providing a renewable and versatile alternative to traditional construction methods.
- Experiential Design
- Experiential design enhances visitor engagement through curated spatial journeys that emphasize interaction and participation.
Who This Affects Most
- Sustainable Construction
- Sustainable construction industry explores the integration of eco-friendly materials like cross-laminated timber to reduce environmental impact.
- Exhibition Design
- The exhibition design sector can innovate by leveraging multi-level spatial arrangements that engage visitors through captivating and evolving experiences.
- Tourism and Attractions
- Tourism and attractions can draw visitors by transforming sites into interactive and adventurous journeys, akin to the Czech pavilion's spiraling paths.
