Expo 2025, The Kawamori Pavilion

The long-awaited Expo has finally begun – and the excitement is real!

One of the signature pavilions at Expo Osaka is the Shoji Kawamori Pavilion – “Live-Earth Journey” – designed by the office Shogo Onodera. It stands out for it’s bold, stacked-box design but this architectural form is more than just visually striking – it’s thoughtfully designed to create shade and enhance natural airflow, improving comfort for visitors exploring the surrounding outdoor exhibits.

At henrik●innovation we contributed to this experience by analyzing outdoor comfort using the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI). This scientific index evaluates how people actually feel in outdoor environments by factoring in elements such as solar radiation, surface heat, air temperature, humidity, and wind speed.

We hope our work helps make your visit to the Expo even more enjoyable and comfortable.

Make sure to experience the exhibition before it wraps up on October 13, 2025!