Lessons from World Expo 2025 in Osaka
- Ellina Poltavtseva
- Sep 30
- 1 min read
Walking through World Expo 2025 in Osaka, I could not help but imagine what a future World’s Fair might mean for San Francisco — a city reshaped through experimental architecture, innovative technologies, and cultural energy.
In my latest video, I review the Expo’s pavilions and explore how temporary construction is pushing boundaries:
3D Printing + CLT Timber – Structures designed for easy reassembly and reuse.
Modular Systems – Components that can be dismantled and adapted for new purposes.
Young Japanese Architects – Commissioned to rethink everyday spaces, from restrooms to small galleries, showing how even familiar typologies can be reimagined.
Why It Matters
World Expos are more than temporary events. They act as testing grounds for design and technology, with lessons that often influence cultural projects, public spaces, and long-term urban development. The Expo model also brings lasting economic and cultural impact to its host city.
For San Francisco, hosting a future World’s Fair could mean rethinking how the city integrates innovation, design, and public life on a global stage.
Full Video
On the EP Architecture YouTube channel, I share a detailed analysis of the Expo, its architecture, and its relevance for cities like San Francisco.
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