This project follows the transformation of the KUMIKO façade, originally developed for the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, and later reused for the Women’s Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier at Expo 2025 Osaka – Kansai. Designed as a reusable system, approximately 70% of the original components were reassembled into a new spatial configuration inspired by Kyoto machiya.
Through careful data management, dismantling, transport, storage, and reassembly were realized, with the support of many stakeholders. Addressing both gender equality and sustainable material use, the project contributes to SDGs 5 and 12.
Details
Architecture
Yuko Nagayama & Associates; Yuko Nagayama, Tomosuke Hanatsumi, Asuka Fujita, Shun Saito, Hideo Yokota, Riku Matsui
Client
The Cabinet Office, Ministry of Economy – Trade and Industry, Cartier, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition
Year of completion
2025
Location
Osaka, Japan
Total area
1.708,38 m2
Site area
2.000,16 m2
Photos
Victor Picon
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