As part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, which has been in effect since 2021, the country has released its design for Expo Osaka 2025 in Kinsai, Japan. According to Canadian Architect, the pavilion's design team includes Rayside Labossière architects and architect Guillaume Pelletier. Additionally, it aims to showcase Canadian innovation, resources, investment, and education to the broader Indo-Pacific region. Centered around regeneration, the design is in line with the broader theme at the Expo: “Designing the Future Society for Our Lives.”
Situated in the thematic zone of Empowering Lives, the Canada Pavilion will highlight Canada's strengths in creativity, diversity, and sustainability. It will build upon the Japanese familiarity with Canada as a vast northern country prioritizing its natural landscapes. The theme of regeneration drives the design and experience of the Canada Pavilion. Emphasizing renewal and learning from the past, the mission is to use these concepts to build “a better future together,” Reflecting the profound resilience of nature, the pavilion seeks to highlight the forward-thinking spirit of the country.
The pavilion's design is inspired by the flow of a river, from the annual melting of frozen waterways in spring to the merger where rivers meet. The architectural concept draws from the natural phenomenon of the ice jam (embâcle), where winter ice breaks up and releases flowing rivers, symbolizing opportunities for renewal, growth, and broader hope in both nature and society. While the exterior embodies an icy landscape, the interior seeks to convey Canada's warmth, openness, and optimism.
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Planned to take place between April 13 and October 13, 2025, the World Expo provides a platform for different countries to present their latest advancements and priorities. In other similar news, STDM architectes urbanistes has recently revealed the design for the Luxembourg Pavilion, centered around joy and enthusiasm. The National Pavilion of the Kingdom of Bahrain, designed by Lina Ghotmeh - Architecture, draws inspiration from traditional Bahraini dhow boats to showcase craftsmanship and manufacturing heritage. Finally, Trahan Architects has revealed the USA Pavilion, focusing on American innovations.
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