Japanese architecture studio Noiz Architects has imagined Osaka Pavilion as a social and living sculpture with mirrored surfaces at Expo Osaka 2025, Japan.
The Expo Osaka takes place from 13 April to 13 October 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
The pavilion, called Null², was one of the eight Signature Pavilions at the Expo site and is inspired by the Buddhist concept of emptiness.
Made of a steel-framed structure, the pavilion aims to evoke a digital landscape within a futuristic physical world by incorporating metallic membranes that reflect its surroundings.
The recently unveiled monument is a striking example of the merging of philosophy and art that exemplifies the idea that “emptiness is form, form is emptiness.”
This remarkable installation offers a contemporary interpretation of the ancient Japanese aesthetic ideal of “polishing,” which has been valued since the Jomon and Yayoi periods.
By demonstrating the spirit of collaboration among artists who have united to create a pavilion that functions as a type of social sculpture, Null² breaks down barriers of culture and business.
By pushing limits and igniting discussion about innovation and identity, this artistic endeavor aims to reshape the 21st Century World Expo.
The exterior, which is made of a specifically made stretchy mirror membrane, reflects the surroundings, transforming the scenery into a dynamic, living sculpture. In addition to reflecting the evolving environment, this creative method encourages visitors to interact with the monument in novel ways.
With cutting-edge features like LEDs and interactive robots constructed from unusual materials, Null² serves as a representation of the quickly changing urban environment of the twenty-first century.
Its design makes it a focus point for fair visitors, embodying the power of art to reflect and shape our experiences.
As guests take in this architectural wonder, Null² keeps sparking discussions about the value of cultural heritage in modern forms and the function of art in society. In addition to being an item, this monument encourages contemplation on identity, existence, and the places we occupy.
Drawing © Noiz Architects
Noiz Architects is a Tokyo and Taipei-based architectural design company that uses the latest digital technology to explore the future generation of design and social value.
Project facts
Project name: Null²
Architects: Noiz Architects
Location: Osaka, Japan
Completion: 2025
Artist / Producer: Yoichi Ochiai
Structural design: Arup
Equipment design: Fujita
Building Construction: Fujita & Daiwa Lease JV
Exhibition space design / Construction: NOMURA
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