{"id":133938,"date":"2025-08-10T08:54:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T08:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/133938\/"},"modified":"2025-08-10T08:54:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T08:54:30","slug":"colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/133938\/","title":{"rendered":"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 Presents a Dynamic &#8220;Ice Cube&#8221; Playing With Form and Light"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c40da805bb20539cc8b5-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 Presents a Dynamic &quot;Ice Cube&quot; Playing With Form and Light - Image 1 of 14\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6895c40da805bb20539cc8b5\" fetchpriority=\"high\" height=\"426\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"eager\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c40da805bb20539cc8b5-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light_14.jpg\" style=\"min-height: var(--featured-height, auto); aspect-ratio: auto 640 \/ 426\" width=\"640\"\/><\/a>Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. 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Translating this literary reference into built form, the pavilion presents a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/facade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">facade<\/a> of translucent cubes set at varying angles, creating a sense of movement and articulation. Designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/morf-inc?ad_name=project-specs&amp;ad_medium=single\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MORF Inc.<\/a>, with Karim Chahal as Project Director and Ko Oono as Principal Architect, the exterior is composed of semi-transparent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/polycarbonate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">polycarbonate<\/a> panels integrated with color-controlled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/lighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lighting<\/a>, allowing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/facade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">facade<\/a> to transform in appearance throughout the day and night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"thumbs afd-desktop-e clearfix\"><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6895c3b6cb12386035f7b002\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c3b6cb12386035f7b002-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 Presents a Dynamic &quot;Ice Cube&quot; Playing With Form and Light - Image 2 of 14\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6895c3b6cb12386035f7b002\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light_12.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c3b6cb12386035f7b002-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" title=\"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. Image \u00a9 Forward Stroke \/ Koji Okumura\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6895c3a1cb12386035f7b000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c3a1cb12386035f7b000-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 Presents a Dynamic &quot;Ice Cube&quot; Playing With Form and Light - Image 3 of 14\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6895c3a1cb12386035f7b000\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light_3.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c3a1cb12386035f7b000-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" title=\"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. Image \u00a9 Forward Stroke \/ Koji Okumura\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6895c3a8e60416017fe7302f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c3a8e60416017fe7302f-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 Presents a Dynamic &quot;Ice Cube&quot; Playing With Form and Light - Image 4 of 14\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6895c3a8e60416017fe7302f\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light_8.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c3a8e60416017fe7302f-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" title=\"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. Image \u00a9 Forward Stroke \/ Koji Okumura\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6895c385cb12386035f7affe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c385cb12386035f7affe-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 Presents a Dynamic &quot;Ice Cube&quot; Playing With Form and Light - Image 5 of 14\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6895c385cb12386035f7affe\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light_2.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c385cb12386035f7affe-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" title=\"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. Image \u00a9 Forward Stroke \/ Koji Okumura\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"gallery-link afd-desktop-e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c40da805bb20539cc8b5-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 Presents a Dynamic Ice Cube Playing With Form and Light - More Images\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light_14.jpg\" itemprop=\"image\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=\"\/>+ 9<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c3b6cb12386035f7b002-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 Presents a Dynamic &quot;Ice Cube&quot; Playing With Form and Light - Image 2 of 14\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6895c3b6cb12386035f7b002\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c3b6cb12386035f7b002-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754816068_924_colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light_12.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. Image \u00a9 Forward Stroke \/ Koji Okumura<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The facade&#8217;s composition establishes an unusual association between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/colombia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colombia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/ice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ice<\/a>, which is gradually revealed as visitors progress through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/pavilion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pavilion<\/a>. Inside, the entrance hall opens with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/coffee-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coffee bar<\/a> serving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/colombia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colombian<\/a> coffee, offering a sensory introduction to the country alongside the exhibitions. The interior layout is defined by a prefabricated light <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/steel-frame\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">steel frame<\/a> system, chosen for its efficiency, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/adaptability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adaptability<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/sustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sustainability<\/a>. Resting on a floating foundation to address challenging soil conditions, the structure accommodates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/flexible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flexible<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/exhibition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exhibition<\/a> arrangements. Part of the excavated space from the foundation has been repurposed as a mezzanine level for back-of-house operations, optimizing the available footprint.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c40dcb12386035f7b004-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 Presents a Dynamic &quot;Ice Cube&quot; Playing With Form and Light - Image 7 of 14\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6895c40dcb12386035f7b004\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c40dcb12386035f7b004-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light_13.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. Image \u00a9 Susumu Matsui<\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c3a5a805bb20539cc8b1-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 Presents a Dynamic &quot;Ice Cube&quot; Playing With Form and Light - Image 10 of 14\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6895c3a5a805bb20539cc8b1\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c3a5a805bb20539cc8b1-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light_6.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. Image \u00a9 Forward Stroke \/ Koji Okumura<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The project&#8217;s approach responds directly to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/temporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">temporary<\/a> nature of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/Expo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/architecture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">architecture<\/a>, emphasizing a short construction period, cost-effectiveness, and the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/recyclable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recyclable<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">materials<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/modular\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modular<\/a> steel system not only facilitated rapid assembly but was also designed with a view toward the pavilion&#8217;s future beyond the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/Expo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expo<\/a>. Its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/adaptability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adaptable<\/a> structure allows for disassembly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/relocation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">relocation<\/a>, and reassembly in a different context, with discussions already underway for its next setting.<\/p>\n<p>  Related Article <a class=\"rel-article__link\" data-insights-category=\"related-article\" data-insights-label=\"3\" data-insights-value=\"1032922\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032537\/halfway-through-expo-2025-osaka-10-must-visit-pavilions?ad_campaign=special-tag?ad_medium=widget&amp;ad_name=related-article&amp;ad_content=1032922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halfway Through Expo 2025 Osaka: 10 Must-Visit Pavilions<\/a>  <a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c385cb12386035f7affe-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 Presents a Dynamic &quot;Ice Cube&quot; Playing With Form and Light - Image 5 of 14\" data-nr-picture-id=\"6895c385cb12386035f7affe\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032922\/colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light\/6895c385cb12386035f7affe-colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754816070_585_colombia-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025-presents-a-dynamic-ice-cube-playing-with-form-and-light_2.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. Image \u00a9 Forward Stroke \/ Koji Okumura<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032537\/halfway-through-expo-2025-osaka-10-must-visit-pavilions?ad_campaign=special-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expo Osaka 2025 has reached its midpoint<\/a> and will continue until October 13, 2025. Among the national pavilions,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1018594\/uae-pavilion-announces-participation-in-expo-2025-osaka-with-groundbreaking-ceremony?ad_campaign=special-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> the UAE Pavilion titled &#8220;Earth to Ether&#8221; offers an immersive, multisensory journey that narrates the country&#8217;s cultural heritage, core values, and forward-looking innovations.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1018349\/dp-architects-unveil-the-dream-sphere-singapores-national-pavilion-at-expo-osaka-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Singapore Pavilion revolves around the theme &#8220;Where Dreams Take Shape,&#8221; providing visitors with insight into the nation&#8217;s culture and impactful technological advancements<\/a>. Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1022814\/indonesia-pavilion-reveals-boat-inspired-design-at-expo-2025-osaka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Indonesia Pavilion embodies the philosophy of &#8220;Diversity in Unity.&#8221;<\/a> Inspired by Indonesia&#8217;s rich maritime history, its structure takes the form of a stylized boat hull, symbolizing progress and resilience.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. 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