Poland Pavilion Osaka 2025

Located on a corner plot highly exposed to external views, the Poland Pavilion is conceived from a spiral plan composed of overlapping curved walls of varying heights. This open and dynamic form responds to the need to present a recognisable image from multiple angles, while at the same time drawing visitors inward through extensions of the walls that reach into the surroundings and invite exploration.

The geometry of the spiral is not merely a formal gesture but a spatial tool that organises the exhibition sequence and encourages a gradual experience of discovery.
Visitors pass through a series of spaces that unfold naturally, maintaining constant visual contact with the exterior through openings that bring daylight into the route, until the journey culminates in a concert hall located at the heart of the building — a warm and introspective ellipse.

This hall, inspired by Baltic amber — a symbolic material of Poland — is enclosed by a curtain of golden chains evoking the branches of willows, in reference to the landscapes that inspired Chopin. The curtain unifies the space, conceals the access points, and creates an intimate atmosphere, delicately enhanced by light.

The pavilion is built entirely in local Japanese pine, both in its structure and cladding, taking advantage of the exceptional savoir-faire of Japanese carpenters. It pays tribute to traditional craftsmanship, reinterpreted through contemporary tools. The result is a vibrant façade that changes its appearance throughout the day, capturing shadows in ever-shifting patterns. Inside, wood provides warmth, sensory comfort, and even a distinctive scent.
The building follows a modular logic based on the repetition of only two types of wooden modules. This strategy ensures both flexibility to adapt to the project’s complex geometry and precision to meet extremely tight construction deadlines.

Under the motto Heritage that drives the future, the pavilion establishes a dialogue between national identity and local context, between artisanal tradition and forms open to the future.

The Polish National Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has welcomed over one million visitors during the six-month event.
It has been awarded the Bronze Medal for Best Pavilion in its category by the Experiential Design Authority and its exhibition received the Gold Medal from the BIE.