Expo 2025 Osaka features a range of national pavilions that epitomize diverse architectural styles and cultural identities. Photographer William Mulvihill captures these striking structures, many of which engage themes of sustainability, maritime heritage, and technology. Highlights include the maritime-inspired designs of Bahrain and Portugal, the full disassembly concept of the Nordic Pavilion, and unique approaches to water in the Belgian Pavilion. Each pavilion embodies the Expo's theme, 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives,' showcasing how nations articulate their identities and vision through architecture and design.
The Spanish Pavilion by Enorme Studio draws on the shared oceanic and solar presence between Spain and Japan, linking their geographies through the powerful Kuroshio Current.
Bahrain's dhow-like pavilion and Portugal's suspended rope facade revisit maritime heritage, showcasing how nations embrace their cultural identities in architectural forms.
The Nordic Pavilion is designed for full disassembly, embodying the principles of circularity and adaptability, while Uzbekistan's pavilion will be rebuilt back home after the Expo.
France, Italy, and Saudi Arabia create multi-sensory experiences, emphasizing the blend of nature and technology in their architectural narratives.
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