The Philippines’ Rattan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Weaves Heritage Into Sustainable Innovation

The Philippines’ Rattan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Weaves Heritage Into Sustainable Innovation

When you step into the Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, you’re not just entering a structure, you’re walking into a living, breathing tapestry. Aptly titled “Woven,” this architectural marvel isn’t just built; it’s crafted, strand by strand, story by story. Designed by the Filipino-led Consultancy in collaboration with the Japanese firm Cat…

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Boat-Inspired Bahrain Pavilion At Expo 2025 Osaka Showcases Timber Craft, Passive Cooling, & Coastal Legacy

Boat-Inspired Bahrain Pavilion At Expo 2025 Osaka Showcases Timber Craft, Passive Cooling, & Coastal Legacy

A lattice of wooden joinery, inspired by the rafters of a boat, defines the Bahrain Pavilion designed by Lina Ghotmeh for Expo 2025 Osaka. Called Connecting Seas, the 17-meter-tall structure references Bahrain’s coastal heritage, echoing the forms of traditional dhow boats once used for transporting heavy cargo. The result is a pavilion that blends context,…

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