Concept designs for the Australia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka have been unveiled. The pavilion, designed by Buchan, revolves around the theme Chasing the Sun.
The pavilion is inspired by Australia’s many varieties of eucalyptus trees and their flowering blossoms. The design team envisioned the eucalyptus tree as a symbol of the diversity and dynamism of Australian people.
Upon entering the pavilion, visitors will embark on a recreated multisensory journey across Australia, with the sun guiding the expedition. The sounds of native Australian fauna will fill the pavilion, supported by visuals of uniquely Australian environments. Educational elements about First Nations knowledge and care for Country will be interwoven throughout the journey, demonstrating how Indigenous wisdom gathered over tens of thousands of years can result in enhanced connection to and preservation of the land, ultimately producing positive outcomes for Australia’s future.
The overall theme of Expo 2025 Osaka is Designing Future Society for our Lives. Buchan’s pavilion will respond to the theme by embedding four key values: sustainable practices and innovations; First Nations perspectives, experiences and interests; gender equality and inclusion of diverse experiences, and regional collaboration.
More than 150 nations and 25 international organisations will participate in the expo, with 28 million visitors anticipated to attend.
The expo will be held in Kansai, Osaka, Japan from 13 April 2025 until 13 October 2025. The Australian pavilion will host a significant range of events and programs during its installation.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
