The Future of Community and Mobility Week
Pillars of Arish: Architecture in Transition
United Arab Emirates
Immerse yourself in an exploration of architectural knowledge where visionary design meets cultural heritage and sustainable innovation. Brought to you by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (DCAA) and organised by UAE-based collectives SWALIF and MABNAI. This programme is a two-day symposium unfolding at the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, exploring the evolving intersections of architecture, cultural identity, and material innovation across the UAE and Japan. Through keynote lectures and panel discussions, the program reflects on how traditional knowledge, embodied in the arish, the falaj, and vernacular landscapes, continues to shape contemporary architectural practices. From examining Japanese architectural influence on Gulf aesthetics to uncovering site-sensitive design approaches and the challenges of preserving historical districts, the sessions interrogate architecture not only as built form but as a cultural and ecological agent. With a focus on education, design enterprise, and pioneering pavilion-making, the symposium invites architects, educators, and urbanists to reflect on the shared urgencies of sustainable and contextually grounded development.
Discussion
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Track Programme
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
- Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.05.20[Tue]
2025.05.21[Wed]
10:00 ～ 15:00
(Venue Open 09:00)
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- Venue
- Pavilion
- UAE Pavilion
More Information
The Future of Community and Mobility Week
Pillars of Arish: Architecture in Transition
Immerse yourself in an exploration of architectural knowledge where visionary design meets cultural heritage and sustainable innovation. Brought to you by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (DCAA) and organised by UAE-based collectives SWALIF and MABNAI. This programme is a two-day symposium unfolding at the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, exploring the evolving intersections of architecture, cultural identity, and material innovation across the UAE and Japan. Through keynote lectures and panel discussions, the program reflects on how traditional knowledge, embodied in the arish, the falaj, and vernacular landscapes, continues to shape contemporary architectural practices. From examining Japanese architectural influence on Gulf aesthetics to uncovering site-sensitive design approaches and the challenges of preserving historical districts, the sessions interrogate architecture not only as built form but as a cultural and ecological agent. With a focus on education, design enterprise, and pioneering pavilion-making, the symposium invites architects, educators, and urbanists to reflect on the shared urgencies of sustainable and contextually grounded development.
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2025.05.20[Tue]
10:00～15:00
(Venue Open 09:00)
- Pavilion
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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