Case Study

La Città Ideale - Padiglione Italia Expo 2025 Osaka

Details:

Program/Function: Exhibition Pavilion
Location: Osaka, Japan
Year: 2023 (Design); 2025 (Completion)
Design Team: Mario Cucinella Architects (MCA); YOSHIKI MATSUDA ARCHITECTS; BUROMILAN; TEKSER Srl; BEYOND LIMITS; Zeranta Edutainment Srl; GAE Engineering Srl; Geologo Claudio Preci; NISHIO RENT ALL CO., LT; NOMURA CO., LTD
Client: Expo 2025 Osaka Organizing Committee

Reuse Information:

  • Modular laminated timber structure designed for full disassembly and reuse

  • Construction emphasizes natural materials, short supply chains, and recycled content

  • Dry construction systems and mono-material components facilitate recycling and minimize contamination 

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