At Expo 2025 Osaka, renowned architect and Pritzker Prize laureate Shigeru Ban unveiled the Blue Ocean Dome, a pavilion designed as a call for climate action, ocean conservation and sustainability. The pavilion, situated on Yumeshima Island, the installation features three interconnected domes, each built from eco-conscious materials and designed to spotlight urgent environmental issues.
Dome A is constructed from laminated bamboo—a fast-growing, sustainable material praised for its durability and carbon sequestering properties. It acts as the pavilion’s media hub, setting the stage for marine-focused content. Dome B, the largest and most technically ambitious, is the world’s first dome made entirely from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Dome C, composed of Ban’s iconic paper tubes, forms a fully recyclable structure dedicated to live broadcasting and engagement.
Each dome explores a critical theme: from plastic pollution and marine innovation to climate consciousness. Blue Ocean Dome is a powerful provocation, urging global action to protect our oceans.
