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2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka among top global attractions
TDT | Tokyo Four months after opening at Expo 2025 Osaka, the Bahrain Pavilion, themed 'Connecting Seas', continues to showcase the Kingdom's cultural and civilisational heritage in Japan, blending tradition with innovation and welcoming visitors from around the world. Recognised by global architectural platform ArchDaily as one of the top ten must visit pavilions, it offers an immersive journey combining sensory exhibits, architecture inspired by Bahrain's maritime history and Japanese woodworking, a café blending Bahraini and Japanese flavours, an economic showcase of the Kingdom's future, and a heritage themed gift shop. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) and Commissioner General of the pavilion, said the participation reflects Bahrain's vision to enhance its cultural and economic presence globally. He noted preparations are under way for Bahrain's National Day at the expo in September to highlight the Kingdom's maritime heritage, artistic creativity, and cultural and economic resilience. Located in the 'Empowering Lives' zone, the 995-square-metre pavilion stands four storeys high with sea views. Designed by Lina Ghotmeh, it is built mainly from wood and cooled naturally by sea breezes, making it one of the most sustainable structures at the expo. The multi sensory exhibition, curated with artists and institutions including Shepherd Studio, Sissel Tolaas, Hassan Hujairi, and La Méduse, explores themes of trade, crafts, industry, pearls, and the environment. The café, led by award winning Bahraini chef Tala Bashmi, serves seasonal menus fusing Bahraini and Japanese ingredients. Staff and volunteers wear designs by Lulwa Al Amin, featuring coastal inspired prints and embroidery. Expo 2025 Osaka runs until October 13. Bahrain's National Day at the pavilion will be celebrated on September 18.
Business Mayor
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
rethinking architecture's stage: what to expect from the architect show 2025
The Architect Show (tAS), organized by Medexpo, is set to return to Athens for its seventh edition in December 2025, continuing its role as a meeting point for professionals across architecture, design, and construction. The 2024 edition of tAS drew 6,895 visitors to the Metropolitan Expo, bringing together professionals and creatives from Greece and beyond. Over 170 brands participated in the exhibition, offering a broad spectrum of products and technologies related to contemporary architecture and design. The tAS_Talks program featured over 40 discussions, co-curated by designboom, ArchDaily, and Architonic, with contributions from notable voices including Assemble's Anthony Engi Meacock, who explored the UK collective's socially engaged practice. Building on the momentum of its 2024 session, the upcoming event introduces new themes, a wider international presence, and a renewed focus on the material and conceptual landscapes shaping the built environment. all images courtesy of the Architect Show curated spaces and international dialogue at tAS 2025 Looking ahead, the Architect Show 2025 introduces several new elements intended to expand both content and experience. Simone Ciarmoli and Miguel Queda return to curate the experiential atmosphere of tAS, following the success of their 2024 contribution. This year's concept proposes an immersive environment that positions the visitor within a flowing spatial narrative, designed to highlight new material developments and provoke sensory engagement. The installation aims to create a setting where the dialogue between concept and form becomes tangible. The upcoming edition of the much-awaited event also places greater emphasis on international collaboration. With media partners including designboom, ArchDaily, and Architonic, tAS is strengthening its global visibility while continuing to spotlight the Greek creative scene. In addition, DOMa is set to participate again through both publishing and programming, offering context and documentation of the event's evolving identity. Read More NHTSA Wants Mandatory Automatic Emergency Braking the tAS_Talks program featured over 40 discussions, co-curated by designboom, ArchDaily, and Architonic An Ongoing Platform, Not Just a Trade Show Rather than positioning itself purely as a trade event, The Architect Show continues to define its identity as a platform for exchange—one that values experimentation and critical engagement as much as commercial display. It offers space not just for showcasing products, but for testing ideas, sparking dialogue, and fostering connections across disciplines. Through its evolving mix of exhibitions, immersive installations, and engaging talks, the 2025 edition sustains a broader conversation about the future of architecture—one that is deeply informed by the specificities of local practice, yet deliberately porous to global currents. In doing so, tAS affirms its role as a meeting ground where designers, thinkers, and makers converge to reflect on the built environment's shifting possibilities. the 2024 edition of tAS drew 6,895 visitors over 170 brands participated in the exhibition, offering a broad spectrum of products and technologies the upcoming edition of event also places greater emphasis on international collaboration the 2025 spatial concept will position the visitor within a flowing spatial narrative
