IDM
Exhibition Space Design
DUBAI EXPO 2020 –
22
THE JAPAN
PAVILION
IDM - Exhibition Space Design
MIDTERM
Madhumitha SS
BD/19/1144
Fashion Design - VI
INTRODUCTION TO DUBAI EXPO
01 •
•
About World Expo
The Dubai Expo 2020
• Dubai Expo Map
• Themes
THE JAPAN PAVILION
02 •
•
Introduction
Location
• Logo & Emblem
• Architecture
• Plan & Layout
• Inside Exhibition
IDEATION
03 • Concept 1
• Sketches
• Floor Plan
CONCLUSION
04 • Learning Outcome
• Reference
INTRODUCTION TO DUBAI EXPO
ABOUT WORLD EXPO’S
International Registered Exhibitions, commonly known
as World Expos, are global gatherings of countries that offer
engaging and immersive activity to address pressing issue of
our time.
World Expos welcome tens of millions of visitors, allow
countries to build extraordinary pavilions and transform the
host city for years to come.
World Expo’s are held once every 5 years and nations
compete for some of the most outstanding and memorable
structure created. The structure are built for a period of 4
weeks to 6 months.
World Expos are unrivalled among international events in their
size, scale, duration and visitor numbers. They are large-scale
platforms for education and progress that serve as a bridge
between governments, companies, international organizations,
and citizens.
DUBAI EXPO 2020
Expo 2020 is said to be the largest event taking place in the
United Arab Emirates, hosted by Dubai currently. The Expo
started from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.
The main site of Expo 2020 Dubai is a 438-hectare area (1083
acres) located between the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Expo 2020 will consist of individual pavilions where countries
will be displaying their national cultures and technological
inventions.
Dubai is set to welcome 190 participating countries with an
estimated 25 million visitors from across the globe.
The purpose of an Expo
is to connect countries
with innovative and
collaborative
partnership programs
that accelerate and
promote solutions that
improve lives while
protecting the planet.
DUBAI EXPO 2020 MAP
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THEMES OF DUBAI EXPO 2020
Connecting Minds, Creating the Future
OPPORTUNITY MOBILITY SUSTAINABILITY
Opportunity is at the heart Mobility is the bridge to Sustainability guides how we
of development, ensuring opportunity by connecting grow opportunity by doing
that new horizons are people, goods & ideas and more with less, while
opened to individuals & providing easier access to protecting & preserving our
communities to help them markets, knowledge & environment for future
meet their current and their innovation generation
future aspirations
MISSION
POSSIBLE -
OPPORTUNITY
PAVILION
The Opportunity Pavilion, builds on the rich urban history
of the “plaza” and its universal significance as a place for Top view –
people to connect across age, language and culture, to Opportunity
celebrate our shared human experiences. Pavilion
The Opportunity District, is named Mission Possible.
Spanish-Kuwaiti studio AGi Architects has created a pavilion at
Expo 2020 Dubai that is built around a covered plaza that acts
A central
as a place where people can gather. courtyard is
designed to
Drawing inspiration from the role that plazas have played, in bring people
being the social and cultural heart of our cities, the space is together
designed to bring people together from every walk of life and
cross the barrier that often separates us to create
opportunities for discovery and collaboration.
The design builds on the rich urban history of the plaza
throughout millennia, from Roman times to the modern day –
the concept of a plaza is universal and lends itself to multiple A staircase leads
cultures, whether it is a piazza or the town square. visitors to a
central plaza
ARCHITECT: AGi Architects
TERRA - THE
SUSTAINABILITY
PAVILION
Drawing inspiration from complex natural processes like
photosynthesis, the dynamic form of the Pavilion is in service
to its function, capturing energy from sunlight and fresh
water from humid air.
Sited in a prominent location, the Pavilion structure works in
tandem with the considered landscape of demonstration
gardens, winding pathways and shaded enclaves to create an
aura of magic punctuated by the sights, smells and tactile
opportunities of nature.
The gardens are both experiential and functional, setting the
stage for the exhibition contents within and creating shaded an installation of Energy Trees which contribute
toward its goal of producing its own energy
gathering areas that will manage and distribute crowds while
providing retail, food and beverage opportunities.
ARCHITECT: Grimshaw Architects
MOBILITY
PAVILION
The Mobility District creates connections to drive the
world forward, breaking down the divide between the
physical and digital worlds to build a harmonious, global
society where information, ideas and goods are
exchanged faster than ever before.
The Foster + Partners-designed Mobility district as a distinctive
trefoil shape with three large petals that cantilever
outwards from the building's base.
Each of the petals was built to contain a gallery with immersive
exhibitions designed by London-based design consultancy
MET Studio.
• Ride in an autonomous vehicle and see cutting-edge
mobility technologies.
• Learn about the latest developments in space exploration,
including the UAE National Space Program and the
Emirates Mars Mission.
• See innovative mobility devices in action on a 330-metre The pavilion contains the world's
track that runs both underground and out in the open. largest lift, exhibition hall is focused on
the future
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
ARCHITECT: Foster + Partners
JAPAN PAVILION
Japanese culture and learning have been influenced by
external influences since ancient times, as ideas from the
outside have been embraced and reinterpreted to create
something new and unique.
As a country that has taken on many challenges in the
process of its development, Japan has already devised
the means for resolving various issues. Building on this
knowhow, it is now putting new questions to the world,
encouraging empathy and taking the initiative in
seeking out answers.
At the Japan Pavilion, visitors will experience examples
of such encounters, empathy and actions.
Japan hope to impart some insight to each person toward solving issues and
living in harmony in tomorrow’s world
LOCATION OF
JAPAN PAVILION IN
THE DUBAI EXPO
2020
LOGO AND EMBLEM
The triangles of various shapes and sizes in the four corners
represent people opening both their hands and then joining
hands with others to form a circle.
This is a new Japanese shape that transcends race, age, and
gender by bringing people together and sharing our feelings.
The soft circle expresses the flexibility that matches the A gentle image of Japan, formed by people
increasingly diverse Japan of the future, the ideas that emerge joining hands
from refining and uniting our thoughts to achieve this future,
and our expanded visions.
This symbol can serve as a testament to the way people came
together for one great purpose.
JAPAN PAVILION ARCHITECTURE
Fusing design from Asia and the Middle East
• The white origami-like facade of the building was designed by Yuko
Nagayama.
• An elegant fusion of Asian and Arabian designs, the Japan Pavilion is
enclosed within a rectangular façade that resembles folded white
origami.
• This textured, three-dimensional shade structure is made of a paper-
like membrane, and draws inspiration from both Japanese Asanoha
hemp leaf patterns and Islamic geometric designs.
• The technological aspect of the design is in sustainable architecture.
• An expanse of water surrounding the Japan Pavilion serves as a natural
cooling system. The water itself has a second aesthetic role: reflecting
the facade. The white lattice also has two roles: an aesthetic one and a
technical one in blocking and filtering the sunlight.
THREE-DIMENTIONAL EXPRESSION OF JAPANESE
ORIGAMI SHAPES
Guests welcomed by Japanese traditional Origami shapes that
symbolize the respect shown to others through the Japanese art of
Origata gift wrapping.
Traditional Arabesque and Asanoha A soft thin layer material inspiring Japanese traditional paper used in
patterns > structure the three-dimensional facade covers the pavilion from the sun light.
NATURAL COOLING SYSTEM THAT INCORPORATES
TRADITIONAL ARABIC AND JAPANESE TECHNIQUES
Expanse of water in front of the Pavilion cools the area and reflects
the three- dimensional facade.
Sustainable architecture employing use of environmentally-friendly
system equipment.
Soft layer material > installation system
PLAN & LAYOUT
1 – Encountering Japan
2 – Culture and history
3 – Innovation
4 – Issues
5 – Where ideas meet
6 – Designing Future Society
for Our Lives – Expo 2025
Osaka, Kansai
INSIDE LAYOUT OF EXHIBITION
JAPAN PAVILION EXHIBITION
“Where ideas meet”
A diverse range of Japanese content centered around the theme “Where ideas meet” is presented as an exciting
exhibition utilizing cutting-edge technologies. They exhibit how new interactions can lead to a better future through
exchange of ideas – as has been the case historically in Japan.
Scene 1: Encountering Japan
This exhibition introduces the “story of
encounters”—comprised of the country’s
unspoiled landscape, the sensibilities
cultivated by its populace, and the
cultural heritage that has been woven
through its history
Scene 2: Culture and history
Culture in Japan has evolved in a unique
way, incorporating outside knowledge
and skills while maintaining its own
distinct national identity. This scene
looks back over Japanese history in an
otherworldly visual space filled with
floating mist.
Scene 3: Innovation
Japanese innovation is not solely about
high-end technology; instead, it has
drawn inspiration from both nature and
traditional culture. Explore modern Japan
and its future through a series of cute,
elaborate miniatures (mitate) using day-
to-day objects.
Scene 4: Issues
Economic growth and globalization have
brought new challenges, both in Japan
and in the world as a whole. Visitors will
walk through an infinity mirror room
which juxtaposes their own images with
those depicting social and
environmental challenges facing the
world today.
Scene 5: Where ideas meet
New ideas are born when people with
different identities and perspectives
meet; all come together to create a
better future. Experience the first step in
a 360-degree theater integrating
cutting-edge data technology with real-
time generated graphic art.
Scene 6: Designing Future Society for Our Lives –
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai will be held in
Japan in 2025. The section will introduce
how ideas, actions, and challenges of
people from around the world can come
together. Your ideas and messages will
shape the next Expo.
Expo 2025 is a
forthcoming World
Expo organised by
the Bureau
International des
Expositions (BIE),
which will be held
in Osaka, Japan.
Few pics of japan pavilion virtual tour
Japanese history in an otherworldly visual space filled with floating mist
Explore modern Japan and its future through a series of cute, elaborate miniatures
Walk through an infinity mirror room which juxtaposes their own images with those depicting social and
environmental challenges facing the world today
Where Ideas Meet
Japanese history in an otherworldly visual space filled with floating mist
CONCEPT IDEATION
MY CONCEPT
Mix of Japanese Origami with Traditional Arabesque patterns.
Japan’s one of most traditional craft is origami. So I am planning to use
Arabesque patterns and design an origami architecture for the Japan
Pavilion Expo. Arabesque patterns
taken for inspiration
The Japan Pavilion is known as ‘Paper House’, since the inspiration is
origami. So the material used to construct the expo is Watertight Skin.
The dome outside is made of watertight skin, which exists of a PVC-
coated polyester fabric that is tightened over the cardboard skeleton.
I am planning to use dome shape and at top there will be transparent
glass to allow sunlight inside.
Inside the side will be reflecting the light which comes from the top
glass, inside the side are made of reflecting material. So in day the expo
entrance will have natural lighting. watertight skin
During night there will be beautiful lighting for the expo which makes
the expo as white palace.
SKETCHES
Transparent glass
FRONT VIEW Sunlight enters
Water Feature Water Feature
JAPAN
PAVILION
Entrance
Wind blows over the open water Delivery
entrance
1
TOP VIEW
2
Transparent glass
Sunlight enters
Water Feature
1 - Restaurant
Entrance 2 – Japan pavilion expo
LAYOUT
Wind blows over the open water Delivery entrance
Restaurant
Water Feature
Entrance
FLOOR PLAN 1 – Encountering Japan
2 – Culture and history
3 – Innovation
Ground Floor 4 – Issues
5 – Where ideas meet
6 – Designing Future Society
for Our Lives – Expo 2025
4 Osaka, Kansai
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Entrance
3
First Floor
2
DIMENSIONS
CONCLUSION
LEARNING OUTCOME
• Design Concept, Theme & Area (size) are considered
to design an exhibition
• Understanding the Aim and motive of the expo and
consider while designing
• Understanding the nation’s art and architectural for
designing
• Designing a practical & functional which promote the
countries culture, heritage & technology
• Designing an aesthetic structure for expo
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REFERANCE
1000-ukrainian-tourists-stranded-in-uae
Terra: Sustainable Pavilion -
https://grimshaw.global/projects/dubai-expo-2020-
sustainability-pavilion/
Mobility Pavilion –
https://www.dezeen.com/2021/10/05/dubai-expo-mobility-
pavilion-foster-partners/
Japan Pavilion –
• https://expo2020-dubai.go.jp/en/about/
• https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2021/12/ideas-meet-
japan-pavillion-dubai-world-expo/
Japan Pavilion: Virtual Tour –
https://virtualexpodubai.com/al-forsan-park/japan
Japan Pavilion: short video–
https://expo-whereideasmeet.go.jp/en/
