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Japan Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubaidesigned by Yuko Nagayama and Associates. Yuko Nagayama born in 1975. Completed Showa Women’s University in 1998. After working at Jun Aoki &Associates, established Yuko Nagayama & Associates in 2002. Representativeworks: “Louis Vuitton Kyoto Daimaru”, “Central Garden - Goddess of The Forest”, “Expo 2020 Dubai Japan Pavilion”. Countlessawards have been awarded over the years. Façade design combining traditional Arabesque and Asanohapatterns. Representing long history of connections and crossing ofculture between Japan and the Middle East. Three-dimentionalexpression of Japanese Origami shapes. Guestswelcomed by Japanese traditional Origami shapes that symbolize the respectshown to others through the Japanese art of Origata gift wrapping. A soft thinlayer material inspiring Japanese traditional paper used in thethree-dimentional façade covers the pavilion from the sun light. Naturalcooling system that incorporates traditional Arabic and Japanese techniques. Expanse ofwater in front of the Pavilion cools the area and reflects thethree-dimentional façade. Sustainablearchitecture employing use of environmentally-friendly system equipment. ProjectName:Expo 2020 Dubai Japan Pavilion For: culture Location: UAE Size: 3,200㎡ Status: Completed Website: General Producer：DENTSU LIVE INC. Design Architect：Yuko Nagayama & Associates Master Architect：NTT FACILITIES, INC. Structural, MEP, Facade engineering：ARUP Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai Japan Pavilion
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