2024.01 australian world expo pavilion, osaka japan

temporary pavilion for world expo 2025

crispin schurr design architect while employed at buchan

client

  • dfat australian government

programme

  • vip meeting and extertainment

  • public exhibition and entertainment

  • back of house kitchen, storage and preparation

  • staff areas

  • ablutions

issues

  • temporary building

  • poor soils (reclaimed land)

  • hot climate

  • very large crowds

  • two separate programmes (VIP / public)

  • tight site and fixed opening date

solutions

  • reuse of modular structural system from olympics

  • lightweight membrane cladding for quick erection

  • displacement of building weight by equivalent foundation excavation

  • pillow cladding insulation

  • hired portacoms and services plant

  • expressive facade - simple non-visible edges

  • entertainment stage to forecourt

  • CONSIDERATION AND INTEGRATION OF “COUNTRY” NARRATIVES

  • covered shaded queuing

  • high patron throughput - 3 million in 6 months

status

  • completed (now disassembled)

awards

  • australian government - world expo pavilion design competition winner

The image depicts a modern, colorful building under a blue sky with the word "Australia" illuminated on the top. There are decorative pink flamingo and animal sculptures in the foreground, with trees and umbrellas nearby. The building has a curved, f
Night view of an illuminated building with a large rainbow-colored glass facade and the word 'Australia' on it, with people gathered outside under umbrellas.
People gathered inside a large indoor space with tall, twisted artificial trees and foliage, under colorful lighting.
People inside an immersive digital art exhibit with large screens displaying a glowing blue whale and underwater scene.