Examining the Concepts of Future and Experimentation in Architecture through Expo2025

Abstract

Architecture is a discipline that reflects changing trends, offering new perspectives on the evolving world and bridging the gap between the past and the present. Today’s rapidly advancing technologies are influencing design in pavilions at fairs, exhibitions, Expos, and biennales, introducing innovative approaches. This study aims to examine the concept of experimentation and analyze how new approaches in materials, design processes, and production techniques are applied in pavilions designed for future-oriented projects. The study will focus on pavilions designed for Expo 2025 in Japan, examining them within the framework of the theme "Designing the Society of the Future for Our Lives" and the impact of the concept of experimentation on the design process. The analysis will evaluate innovative approaches in the form, materials, and structure of the pavilions. In recent years, the changing design paradigm, coupled with experimental approaches in pavilions, has increasingly reflected socio-cultural interactions as well as the influence of new technologies and production techniques. This process provides a fresh perspective on these new approaches, offering an opportunity to assess developments throughout the design process and creating a unique roadmap for the future of architectural design.