# Traditional Sailing-Inspired Pavilions Kengo Kuma and Team Design From the Coastline We Progress By Amy Duong | Published 2025-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-coastline-we-progress References: [insideoutside.nl](https://www.insideoutside.nl/Work) & [kkaa.co.jp](https://kkaa.co.jp/en/)  Architecture firm [Kengo Kuma and Associates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cs-somme-cafe) has worked on the From the Coastline We Progress pavilion. This is defined by a white fabric which carefully draped over a scalloped timber structure made for the Qatar Pavilion taking place at the Expo 2025 Osaka. It features an exhibition that is designed by Dutch design firm [AMO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidnature-and-amo) and it all features influence from [traditional sailing boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-installation). AMO director Samir Bantal spoke more on the design project, "We chose to tell the story of Qatar through its coastline: the place where people who visited the country would first set foot on land, and from where people departed for either pearling or fishing. Ninety-nine per cent of Qatar's people live, work, and recreate along the coastline. It's where its main infrastructure of economy, culture, and preservation takes place." Image Credit: Iwan Baan ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 42% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Architecture:** The use of carefully draped white fabric over a timber structure in pavilions illustrates a shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly architectural practices. - **Cultural Storytelling in Design:** Incorporating elements such as traditional sailing boats into architectural designs highlights an emerging trend of storytelling through cultural and historical influences. - **Experiential Exhibition Spaces:** The creation of immersive exhibitions that reflect local heritage showcases a growing trend in developing engaging and culturally enriched visitor experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Exhibition Design:** Designing immersive spaces with cultural narratives presents new avenues for innovation within the exhibition design industry. - **Sustainable Materials Manufacturing:** The demand for eco-friendly materials in groundbreaking architectural designs is driving transformation within the materials manufacturing sector. - **Cultural Tourism:** Increased interest in architecture that reflects local heritage and stories is sparking growth in the cultural tourism industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voyage Boat-Like Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bahrain-pavilion.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md) - [Art Expo Village-Esque Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saudi-arabia-pavilion.md) - [Vast Wooden Structural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ring.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Romantic Seaside Pier Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaside-pavilion.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Bamboo-Based Dome Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-ocean-dome.md) - [Earthened Architecture Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morocco-pavilion.md)