Feeding The Planet, Energy For Life
The purpose of Expo has been changing from national aggrandizement to idea advocating. Responding to the central theme of ‘nutrition’ , Japan pavilion fuses its climate and traditional culture which produce a sustainable and balanced diet. The use of timber, the three-dimensional wooden grid, as a renewable resource connects the scheme to issues of forest maintenance and protection.

Bowl of Diversity
Japanese pavilion consisted by two levels with function of exhibition, restaurant, event space and office. The main entrance at west side leads to exhibition space through a half-outdoor space under the ramp. On the other hand, the ramped entrance leads inside the pavilion’ s upper level. The glass handrail with special printed pattern proposed a clouds affection. The three dimensional wooden grid connects those spaces and sequences, while controlled lights, wind, sound and sights.