A concept building

A hymn to Love is the guiding principle running through the France Pavilion and the narrative backbone to the entire visitor experience. It is integrated into and extends throughout the Pavilion, in the exhibition spaces and through both B-to-B and general-public events, enabling every visitor to enjoy a unique experience on a journey that appeals to all five senses.

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The France Pavilion sets out to question the place of humans in their environment, with the aim of creating empowerment, the ability and desire for a commitment that will enable each of us to take action for our future.

An exceptional location

The France Pavilion can be seen right from the exit of the underground station for the event, and is located in the “Inspiring Lives” zone at the visitor traffic hub. Its appeal is underlined by its proximity to the Japan Pavilion, located right opposite.

Savoir-Faire

The French ‘Art de Vivre’ refers to a diverse appreciation of fine food, cutting-edge science, high fashion, design and culture
Boldness

In a radically changing world and faced with the challenges of our time, France opted to capitalise on the outstanding vitality of the French technological ecosystem.
Commitment

Independence, emancipation, individual responsibility and collective commitment make it possible to face down the challenges of the modern world.

The France Pavilion is a powerful expression of French identity.

Its impressive façade is directly opposite the main entrance to Expo 2025 Osaka. Its sleek, modern style calls to mind a theatre stage that is open to the public. It maintains an air of mystery, taking its visitors upwards through a free stroll.

The side facades are completely screened. All of its different areas offer content that is associated with the France Pavilion’s central theme.

The Pavilion's completely plant-covered roof provides cooling, and is visible from the wooden ring that encircles the entire event site.

An eco-friendly approach

Nature as a regulator

The Pavilion's living roof creates a microclimate, enabling optimal rainwater management. This will help to reduce the urban heat island effect at Expo 2025 Osaka, and is a centrepiece of the project’s design.

A responsible Pavilion with a low environmental impact

Expo 2025 Osaka’s France Pavilion has been designed to be a temporary structure that is built to be eco-friendly. The metal structure can be reassembled as elements and modules that can be used for other buildings. All of the pavilion’s offices and the service providers’ and technical premises are made of reusable, prefabricated modules. © Coldefy & CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati
As well as its aesthetic qualities, the outer shell acts as a thermal barrier for the inside of the Pavilion by reducing heat transfer to a minimum. Its double skin, together with natural ventilation, will also reduce the energy used for heating and air-conditioning.

Detailed drawing of the envelope (PDF, 1 Mo)

A hymn to Love

In Japanese culture, the legend of the red thread, or Akai Ito, refers to the joining of two beings by an invisible, indestructible magic thread attached to their little fingers.

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A France Pavilion that is accessible to all

The concept building can also be virtually and remotely accessed by everyone, particularly by young people who are very keen on this kind of experience.