Architect: Yuko Nagayama and Associates
The main theme of Dubai’s Expo in 2020, was “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” based on topics of sustainability, mobility and opportunity. The main facade of Japan’s Pavilion, is entitled to “Kumiko Facade” which is inspired by the similarities between the traditional arabesque and the “Asa no Ha” patterns of the Middle East and Japan while also referencing the traditional Japanese art of origami. The origami, paper-like Japanese facade aims to protect the pavilion from direct sunlight, while a shallow pool of water in front of the building will help cool the area.
This project aims to understand the design logic behind the Japan’s Pavilion in Dubai EXPO in 2020 and remake it using parametric design. Therefore, through this project I wanted to remake the main facade which consists of these paper-like origami triangles that form this very interesting facade and understand its parametric design logic.
Design Logic
Pseudo Code
Main Steps
Facade Variations – Kinetic Pattern
Animations
Gif Animation 1 showing the model rotating, while altering the size openings of the facade
Script showing slider that controls the gif above
Gif Animation 2 showing the rotation of the triangles
Final Images
Sources
https://www.expo2020dubai.com/en/understanding-expo/participants/country-pavilions/japan
https://www.arup.com/projects/japan-pavilion-dubai-expo-2020
https://virtualexpodubai.com/al-forsan-park/japan
Plug-Ins
Lunchbox
