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One Week to Expo 2025 Osaka: 8 Must-See National Pavilions

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Located on the manmade island of Yumeshima, the event is expected to attract millions of visitors with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and cross-cultural exchange. The overall masterplan is led by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, who envisions a circular structure known as the Grand Roof, or the "Grand Ring." Measuring 1.5

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Sou Fujimoto reveals construction progress at Expo 2025 Osaka site

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Sou Fujimoto Architects has released construction photos of The Grand Ring Sou Fujimoto Architects is leading the Expo 2025 Osaka masterplan in collaboration with fellow Japanese studios Tohata Architects & Engineers and Azusa Sekkei. It will also serve as the event's main circulation route, a visitor shelter and an observation deck.

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Six Senses Comporta unveils masterplan for new resort, spa and branded residences

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The Chef’s Table, located in the vegetable garden, will host pop-up events and cookery classes that also showcase farm-to-table principles and local produce. Main image credit: Six Senses Hotels Resorts & Spas Six Senses Comporta unveils masterplan for new resort, spa and branded residences Pauline Brettell.

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Construction begins on Expo 2025 Osaka masterplan by Sou Fujimoto

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A circular wooden structure with a diameter of 700 metres is under construction off the coast of Japan as part of architect Sou Fujimoto 's masterplan for Expo 2025 Osaka. These will be divided across three zones, named Pavilion World, Water World and Green World, alongside a series of plazas to hold events.

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Snøhetta launches national park regeneration project in Japan

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The scheme for a yet-unnamed National Park has several planned outcomes aimed a different social and environmental issues in Japan, which is experiencing a crisis of aging and still recovering from damages caused by seismic events in January and throughout the course of the last decade.

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Kengo Kuma and Associates cloaks Chinese clay museum in handmade tiles

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Located in Yixing, the 3,457-square-metre museum is part of a wider masterplan to redevelop the once-industrial area, dubbed the "ceramic capital" of China because of its rich history of pottery production, into a cultural district. Here, arched glazed openings lead into the lobby and exhibition hall, a multipurpose events space and a cafe.

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First images of completed Expo 2025 Osaka pavilion revealed

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Described by the Mitsubishi Jisho Design as "a mother ship hovering just above the ground", it will contain video exhibits exploring the theme of life when the event opens on 13 April 2025. Elsewhere in Japan, it is currently also designing Japan's tallest skyscraper, the supertall Torch Tower skyscraper in Tokyo.

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