"Spearheaded by the UAE Expo Office and designed by the Earth to Ether Design Collective, the brings together Emirati, Japanese, and international expertise in architecture, design, and storytelling. Its iconic structure, inspired by the date palm, features 90 soaring rachis columns reaching up to 16 meters, while the interior invites guests on a multisensory journey highlighting the UAE's contributions to space exploration, healthcare, and environmental stewardship."
"The UAE Pavilion in Osaka builds on a rich history of global collaborations, tracing back to Expo '70 and continuing with Expo 2020 Dubai. By combining traditional Emirati architecture with cutting-edge materials and cross-cultural design expertise, the pavilion embodies a forward-looking vision while honoring heritage. It stands as a testament to the enduring partnership between the UAE and Japan and demonstrates how design can serve as a bridge between cultures, traditions, and innovations."
"At the heart of the Expo 2025 Osaka pavilion is the Earth to Ether Design Collective, an interdisciplinary team integrating architecture, engineering, technology, and craft. Emirati leadership from Mariam Almemari, Shaikha Al Ketbi, Shamma Al Bastaki, and Omar Al Suwaidi guided the project, collaborating with international partners such as Rimond from Milan, Japanese woodworking experts Process Iguchi and Shelter, German experience designers Atelier Brückner, UAE-based storytellers R/O/U/Y/A, and Danish-Norwegian landscape specialists SLA."
The UAE Pavilion opened at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai as an immersive showcase of Emirati heritage, sustainability, and innovation. The project is led by the UAE Expo Office and designed by the Earth to Ether Design Collective, integrating Emirati, Japanese, and international expertise in architecture, design, and storytelling. The iconic date-palm-inspired structure uses 90 soaring rachis columns reaching up to 16 meters and features interior multisensory exhibits on space exploration, healthcare, and environmental stewardship. The pavilion merges traditional Emirati architecture with cutting-edge materials, builds on partnerships dating to Expo '70 and Expo 2020 Dubai, and involves Emirati leaders alongside global collaborators including Rimond, Process Iguchi, Shelter, Atelier Brückner, R/O/U/Y/A, and SLA.
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