Glass Pavilion With Imitation Stone Roof Blends Seamlessly Into Chongqing’s Mountain Valley

Glass Pavilion With Imitation Stone Roof Blends Seamlessly Into Chongqing’s Mountain Valley

DoDesign’s Drifting Stones Pavilion sits quietly in the mountain valleys of Chongqing, China, yet its presence resonates well beyond the secluded landscape. Encountering the pavilion feels like stumbling upon a relic of an ancient civilization or perhaps a piece of extraterrestrial architecture. The project’s origins are as poetic as the structure itself—a chance discovery of…

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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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#Seaside Pavilion Blends Tradition & Innovation Transforming A Chinese Fishing Village Into A Cultural HUb

#Seaside Pavilion Blends Tradition & Innovation Transforming A Chinese Fishing Village Into A Cultural HUb

Designed by GN Architects, the Seaside Pavilion is the winning design in the ‘Hello, Island’ competition. This pavilion, now gracing Chaishan Island, symbolizes the region’s rejuvenation. The island once housed a vibrant fishing community, but now the population includes less than 100 elderly residents, as many have relocated to urban centers. In response, the Zhoushan Government…

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