2025大阪世博会捷克馆丨日本大阪丨Apropos Architects

由Apropos Architects事务所设计的捷克国家馆，其建筑语言回应了“生命能量与持续发展”的主题理念。建筑以螺旋为核心意象，参观者将沿着长达260米的路径环绕展馆蜿蜒而上，从地面逐层上升至观景屋顶。这一动态的流动路径不仅象征着时间的流逝与个体的成长，更是个人与社会发展的隐喻。

The architecture of the Czech National Pavilion at EXPO 2025 in Osaka reflects the idea of life energy and continuous development. The author of the design is Apropos Architects studio, which works with the motif of a spiral. Visitors to the pavilion walk through a 260-metre-long path that winds around the building and gradually rises up through four floors to emerge on the observation roof. This dynamic movement symbolizes not only the passage of time and the development of the individual, but also personal and social growth.

▼场地鸟瞰，aerial view of the site© BoysPlayNice

▼项目概览，general view© BoysPlayNice

▼展馆外观，exterior view of the pavilion© BoysPlayNice

2025年世博会时隔55年重返大阪，而Apropos Architects以玻璃螺旋打造的通透展馆，则在当代表达中敏感回应了1970年捷克在日本的世博馆。展馆坐落于滨海步道与主干道交汇的重要节点，本身即是一件建筑展品。其轮廓向上张开，似乎违背地心引力，引人注目；透明玻璃幕墙则由平板艺术玻璃制成，既呼应捷克悠久的玻璃制造传统，也营造出独特的展览氛围。随着光线变换，内部空间呈现出动态而独特的视觉体验。

EXPO 2025 returns to Osaka after 55 years and Apropos Architects’ translucent pavilion with a glass spiral sensitively refers to the Czech pavilion in Japan from 1970. The pavilion, located at the prominent intersection of the coastal promenade and the main boulevard, is an architectural showpiece in itself. It attracts attention with its silhouette, which expands upwards and seemingly defies the earth’s gravity, and its transparent glass façade. This façade, made of plate artistic glass, not only refers to the rich tradition of Czech glassmaking, but also creates a unique exhibition space. Thanks to the changing daylight, the atmosphere of the interior is constantly changing, giving the exhibition a dynamic and unique visual experience.

▼建筑以螺旋为核心意象，the building takes the spiral as its core image © BoysPlayNice

游客在环形路径上攀行，身体与艺术内容产生互动，强化内在生命力。建筑鼓励身体的上升运动，展览则激发精神思考，共同营造出一种连接身体与意识的空间体验。

Visitors to the pavilion not only engage physically as they move along the gallery path, but also absorb the artistic content of the exhibition, thus strengthening their inner vitality. The architecture of the pavilion encourages upward movement and physical activity, while the exhibition inspires mental reflection. Together, they create a space that connects the movement of body and mind.

▼建筑与装置，architecture and installation© BoysPlayNice

▼建筑形态螺旋上升，the architectural form spirals upwards© BoysPlayNice

▼入口甲板露台，entrance terrace deck© BoysPlayNice

在最高点——地面上方12米处，坡道通向一个宽阔的观景台，最终抵达建筑顶部皇冠状的VIP贵宾休息区。站在此处，不仅可俯瞰宁静海景，还可透过玻璃天窗俯视展厅内部，视觉上别具震撼。

At the very top, twelve metres above the ground, a ramp leads to a spacious observation deck. This ends in a distinctive rooftop “crown”, where the VIP Lounge is located. From here, not only a panorama of the calm sea opens up, but also a breathtaking view through the glass skylight directly down into the auditorium.

▼顶层露台，top floor terrace© BoysPlayNice

展馆之旅的“最后一章”是从观景平台回到地面的下行楼梯。楼梯嵌入圆柱体双层墙体的空腔内，引导参观者下行至地面层的捷克餐厅。该楼梯旁还有一条独立的楼梯通道蜿蜒穿过内部圆筒结构，服务于展厅，串联起观众席、餐厅及VIP休息室。两组楼梯的巧妙布局实现了展览与多功能厅动线的清晰分离。建筑西侧设有电梯，保障无障碍通行。

The final chapter of the exhibition and the visitor’s imaginary journey through the pavilion is the staircase from the observation deck back down to the ground. It is set into the cavity of the double walls of the cylinder, which lead to the ground floor with a restaurant where people can enjoy Czech gastronomy. Next to the visitor staircase from the observation deck to the ground floor, a second staircase winds through the inner tube and serves as an auditorium. The staircase connects the auditorium stands, the restaurant on the ground floor and the VIP lounge. The ingenious composition of the two staircases ensures a clear separation of the exhibition and multifunctional hall operations. Wheelchair access is provided by a lift in the western part of the building.

▼玻璃天窗，glazing skylight© BoysPlayNice

参观路径围绕中心的多功能厅——展厅的圆柱形结构盘旋而上。这个直径15.5米、内部高度达12米的空间将用于文化演出、讲座等多种活动，设计上采用黑盒子形式。展厅中的坡道座位延续了观展路径的边缘线，并与画廊路径在多处相连，使得两者可根据需要灵活连接或隔离。

The spiral of the visitor path encircles the central tube of the multifunctional hall – the auditorium. This space at the heart of the pavilion, with an internal diameter of 15.5 metres, rises 12 metres above the ground and will be used for cultural performances, lectures and other programmes. It is designed as a black box. A ramp with seats in the auditorium follows the perimeter of the visitor path, with the auditorium and gallery connected in several places. This allows these spaces to be variably separated or seamlessly connected according to current needs.

▼多功能厅，the multifunctional hall© BoysPlayNice

▼餐厅/咖啡厅，restaurant / cafe© BoysPlayNice

室内天花板与结构构件以原木裸露呈现，主结构系统由云杉交叉层压木（CLT）面板构成，形成核心的展厅桁架结构，并嵌入楼梯与电梯。建筑核心通过水平布置的楼板得以完成，这些楼板不仅勾勒出外部的螺旋展览路径，也形塑出内部多功能厅的阳台空间。

The ceilings and exposed structures are left exposed in wood. The load-bearing structure consists of a system of cross-laminated spruce CLT panels that form a central auditorium truss with embedded staircases and an elevator. The core of the house is completed by horizontally laid slabs. They help to shape the exhibition spiral outwards and the balconies of the multifunctional hall inwards.

▼室内天花板与结构构件以原木裸露呈现，the ceilings and exposed structures are left exposed in wood© BoysPlayNice

▼艺术装置，art installation© BoysPlayNice

▼室内夜景，interior night view© BoysPlayNice

▼顶层展厅，top floor exhibition area© BoysPlayNice

整座建筑高16米，由36个结构段组成。下层为标准圆形结构，随着高度的增加，结构逐渐过渡为椭圆形，勾勒出展馆的轮廓与体量。展馆前方设有木质平台与座椅盒体，供参观者与行人休憩与沉思。

The building reaches a height of 16 metres and is divided into 36 segments. The individual segments form a circle on the lower floors, on the higher floors they smoothly transition into an ellipse defining the envelope and mass of the pavilion. The space in front of the pavilion is designed as a wooden deck with boxes where visitors and passers-by can sit and contemplate.

▼夜景，night view© BoysPlayNice

▼夜景细部，detailed night view© BoysPlayNice

艺术装置

Art Installations

沿画廊路径布置的独特多媒体装置出自多位捷克知名视觉艺术家之手。展览伊始，由Rony Plesl创作的巨型水晶雕塑震撼亮相。Jakub Matuška（又名Masker）创作的绘画与素描作品贯穿整个展馆内外，长达200多米，以隐喻人类奋斗的螺旋姿态展开。Lunchmeat Studio的多媒体装置进一步提升了视听体验，串联起整个空间。展览之旅融合历史遗产与当代创新艺术，还包括Alfons Mucha的青铜雕塑与Lasvit创作的迷人玻璃装置《Herbarium》。

The unique multimedia installation inside the gallery path was created by renowned Czech visual artists. The exhibition begins with the monumental crystal sculpture by Rony Plesl. The main visual element is a drawing and painting narrative by Jakub Matuška aka Masker, which stretches around the entire perimeter of the pavilion. His more than 200-metre-long composition metaphorically spirals out as a reflection of human endeavour. The impressive audiovisual experience is enhanced by a multimedia installation by Lunchmeat Studio that connects the entire space. The journey, combining historical heritage with innovative art, also includes a bronze sculpture by Alfons Mucha and a fascinating glass installation, Herbarium, by Lasvit.

▼Jakub Matuška（又名Masker）创作的绘画与素描作品贯穿整个展馆内外，长达200多米，the main visual element is a drawing and painting narrative by Jakub Matuška aka Masker, which stretches around the entire perimeter of the pavilion© BoysPlayNice

▼细部近景，closer view© BoysPlayNice

▼地下层平面图，underground floor plan © Apropos Architects

▼底层平面图，ground floor plan © Apropos Architects

▼二层平面图，first floor plan © Apropos Architects

▼三层平面图，second floor plan © Apropos Architects

▼四层平面图，third floor plan © Apropos Architects

▼顶层平面图，top floor plan © Apropos Architects

▼屋顶平面图，roof plan © Apropos Architects

▼南立面图，south elevation © Apropos Architects

▼西立面图，west elevation © Apropos Architects

▼北立面图，north elevation © Apropos Architects

▼东立面图，east elevation © Apropos Architects

▼AA剖面图，section AA © Apropos Architects

Studio: Apropos Architects

Author: Michal Gabaš, Tomáš Beránek, Nikoleta Slováková [Apropos Architects] + Tereza Šváchová

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Studio address: Sochařská 333/2, 170 00 Prague 7 – Bubeneč, Czech Republic Birmensdorferstrasse 339, 8055 Zürich, Switzerland

Design team: Kryštof Jireš, Magdalena Havlová, Jana Watersová, Laura Lukáčová, Eva Gabaš Rosenová, Miroslav Slezák, Natálie Poláková, Alexandra Mishchenko [Apropos Architects]

Project location: Osaka

Project country: Japan

Project year: 2023-2024

Completion year: 2025

Built-up area: 621m²

Gross floor area: 2121m²

Usable floor area: 1623m²

Plot size: 996m²

Client: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic (MFA CR) Office of the General Commissioner of EXPO

Photographer: BoysPlayNice,

Collaborators and suppliers: Visual communication, competition exhibition concept and visual identity: Lunchmeat Studio [Jakub Pešek, Jan Kistanov, Jiří Kubalík], Structural engineer / general design concept [Czech]: Lukáš Krbec Coordination of professions / MEP: Robert Prix Partner office in Japan: frontoffice tokyo [Koen Klinkers], Frank la Riviere, Structural engineer [Japan]: Haruhide Kusumoto General contractor: Daisue Construction, CLT load-bearing structure contractor: A2 Timber, Facade system contractor: Wieden, Artistic facade glass contractor: Kolektiv Ateliers, Sheet glass contractor: AGC Flat Glass Czech, Art installations: Rony Plesl, Jakub Matuška aka Masker, Lucie Drdová, Lunchmeat Studio [Jakub Pešek, Jan Kistanov, Jiří Kubalík],