Italy, Indonesia, and Philippines Pavilions, Constructed with Nishio Rent All, Win BIE Awards at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai

Nishio Rent All Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Osaka, Japan; President & CEO: Nishio Masashi), a subsidiary of Nishio Holdings Co., Ltd., is pleased to announce that the Italy, Indonesia, and Philippines Pavilions, for which the company was involved in the construction, have received multiple awards at the official awards ceremony of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). The ceremony was held on October 12, on the eve of the closing of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.

Awards Received

The pavilions, which embody the culture and themes of each country, were highly acclaimed by the international jury.

Italy Pavilion
　└Gold Award, Theme Development (Self-built pavilions – Type A, larger than 1,500m²)
Indonesia Pavilion
　└Silver Award, Exhibition Design (Self-built pavilions – Type A, larger than 1,500m²)
Philippines Pavilion
　└Silver Award, Exhibition Design (Self-built pavilions – Type A, smaller than 1,500m²)

Our Contribution

Utilizing our expertise in modular wood construction technology, Nishio Rent All contributed to the construction of these three national pavilions. We were committed to creating sustainable architecture with a low environmental impact that also expressed the unique culture and theme of each country.

Italy Pavilion: We participated as a member of the consortium led by Mario Cucinella Architects, with the construction work handled by a joint venture between Kosei Construction Co., Ltd. and Nishio Rent All. Our proprietary wooden modular construction method, the “ATA-CLT-S method,” was adopted for the pavilion’s structure.

Visual by MCA Visual
Courtesy of Commissioner General for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka

Indonesia Pavilion: As the leading company of the “Nishio Rent All-ATA-Fujiya Specific Construction Joint Venture,” we realized an environmentally friendly building utilizing timber.

Architect by Samudra Dyan Praga
Courtesy of Commissioner General for Indonesia at Expo 2025 Osaka

Philippines Pavilion: In a joint venture with Asakawa-gumi Co., Ltd., we were responsible for design support and the procurement of materials, primarily wood.

Awards Received

Our Contribution

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