The architectural firm KOMPAS has completed the design for the Future Life Village Pavilion, an official exhibition structure at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The 1,272-square-meter pavilion serves as a central hub organized under the theme "Co-Creation and Dialogue," integrating multiple exhibition programs into a single comprehensive architectural complex.
The pavilion houses three distinct exhibition programs that showcase different aspects of future living and global collaboration. The Future Life Experience section provides space for rotating corporate and organizational exhibitions, allowing various entities to present their vision of tomorrow's lifestyle. The Team Expo Pavilion focuses on participatory projects that encourage visitor engagement and interactive experiences. Additionally, the Best Practices area introduces global initiatives and innovative solutions from around the world, alongside public restroom facilities integrated seamlessly into the overall design.
KOMPAS worked with a multidisciplinary team to bring this vision to life, collaborating with Graph Studio for structural engineering, ZO Consulting Engineers for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and eiko tomura landscape architects for the surrounding landscape design. The construction was carried out by Sanda Komuten Inc., with the project commissioned by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition.
The pavilion's architectural approach emphasizes the integration of diverse programs while maintaining a cohesive design language that reflects the expo's forward-thinking mission. The structure serves as more than just an exhibition space; it represents a testing ground for future architectural concepts and sustainable building practices that could influence urban development beyond the exposition period.
Located in Osaka, Japan, the pavilion is expected to welcome millions of visitors during Expo 2025, providing them with immersive experiences that explore the possibilities of future living environments. The design reflects contemporary Japanese architectural innovation while addressing global challenges through collaborative solutions and technological advancement. The project demonstrates how temporary exhibition architecture can serve as a platform for experimenting with new ideas about community interaction and sustainable living practices.
