The Uzbek Pavilion in Osaka was conceived as a Garden of Knowledge

The Garden of Knowledge, Uzbekistan Pavilion by ATELIER BRÜCKNER at Expo 2025 Osaka - Courtesy of ATELIER BRÜCKNER.

The Garden of Knowledge, Uzbekistan Pavilion by ATELIER BRÜCKNER at Expo 2025 Osaka – All photos are courtesy of ATELIER BRÜCKNER.

Architecture. Named The Garden of Knowledge—A Laboratory for a Future Society and commissioned by the Uzbekistan Arts and Culture Development Foundation, the Uzbekistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka highlights the Central Asian country’s rich history as well as renewable energy projects, green transportation and energy-efficient housing. German studio ATELIER BRÜCKNER created striking architecture featuring a moving platform for a 360° experience, immersive projections, and a terrace with a timber forest.

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The two-storey triangular structure, a nod to Uzbek traditional amulets, reflects traditional craftsmanship reinterpreted in contemporary and sustainable architecture. The Pavilion is built from locally sourced materials rooted in Uzbekistan’s tradition.

The base, constructed with brick and clay, symbolises the earth, roots, and the cultural heritage of the country. The open-air terrace, featuring an 8-meter-high forest of wooden columns, draws inspiration from traditional Uzbek temples and palaces, fostering a dynamic interplay of light and shadow.

The pavilion was conceived as a laboratory for a future society, emphasising sustainability and the shift towards a green economy. The innovation section showcases progress in infrastructure, industry, and urban development, including the New Tashkent project and efforts to revitalise the Aral Sea. The education section demonstrates how traditional crafts are being integrated with contemporary learning methods, starting with the renovation of the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, which harnesses cutting-edge technologies.

At the heart of the pavilion is a rising platform encircled by a 360-degree multimedia projection. Throughout the three-minute ascent from the ground floor to the terrace, vibrant animations of the Registan madrasahs evolve into actual architecture. A blend of traditional instruments and contemporary soundscapes resonates alongside the visual experience.

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After the Expo, the Pavillion’s materials will be fully returned to biological or technical cycles. For example, the wooden sculpture can be dismantled into modular units and repurposed.