Spain Pavilion for 2025 Osaka World Expo. Photo courtesy of Enorme Estudio/Acción Cultural Española (AC/E).
Spain Pavilion for 2025 Osaka World Expo. Photo courtesy of Enorme Estudio/Acción Cultural Española (AC/E).
The KUROSHIO OSAKA 2025 joint venture, comprising Enorme Studio, Smart & Green Design and Néstor Montenegro, has been selected to create the architectural design and comprehensive exhibition concept for the Spanish Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. This innovative and sustainable project reflects Spain’s commitment to tackling the major challenges of the future.
The Spain Pavilion, managed by Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) will be located on a 3500 sq. m plot, and will be built using natural and sustainable materials with minimal environmental impact, incorporating reuse and recycling processes. Inspired by “The Kuroshio Current”, which was a sailing secret of the Spanish for centuries, the design symbolizes the bond of cultural and commercial enrichment between continents.
The pavilion aims to create a holistic experience that connects Spain and Japan through the themes of ocean and sun. The architectural concept fuses art, design, gastronomy, and outreach. Japanese media have praised the captivating design of the Spanish pavilion, considering it a standout icon of the upcoming World’s Fair.
Following the success of Expo Dubai 2020, Osaka will host the next World Expo in 2025. Themed “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”, the event will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025, attracting over 150 participating countries, international organizations, and an estimated 28.2 million visitors, including 3.5 million from abroad.
Enorme Studio, established in 2016 and headquartered in Madrid, is renowned for its innovative approach to transforming spaces through architecture and design. The firm is acclaimed for integrating functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability into its projects. Its portfolio spans from ephemeral installations to urban interventions and large-scale architectural endeavors, showcasing a diverse range of achievements. In 2022, Enorme Studio collaborated with the Vitamin studio to design the Spain Pavilion for the Frankfurt Book Fair. The project garnered acclaim for its innovative use of space and its reflection of Spain’s rich literary and cultural heritage.
Smart and Green Design is an architecture studio specializing in creating immersive experiences, informative exhibitions, audiovisual installations, and ephemeral architecture. Founded by architect Fernando Muñoz Gómez, the studio operates in three main areas: architecture, museography, and education. It is distinguished for pioneering work in designing exhibitions and cultural experiences, using a proprietary method to measure and ensure minimal environmental impact.
In 2013, Néstor Montenegro founded EXTUDIO, an architecture office where he engages in a wide range of professional activities within the field of Architecture: from project development to dissemination, editing, curation, research, and teaching. He has been honored with awards in over 30 architecture competitions.
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