Creating a pavilion
where visitors will gain
a new perspective
on our future society
Content planner
Takaya Someya
―― As the contents planner, how are you involved in the pavilion? Can you also tell us about some of its special features?
As the contents planner of this pavilion, I provide support for a variety of exhibition planning and production work in collaboration with the Iida Group Expo Promotion Office. I am involved in this project from various aspects, such as artificial photosynthesis, the Wellness Smart House, and the Virtual Expo and the like. There are many features such as the architecture, exhibitions, and pavilion days that are very much worth a visit. I am hoping to welcome visitors with a thorough system of hospitality.
―― What were some of the difficulties you faced in producing the pavilion?
"It is my top priority to proceed with the project safely and without any problems. I am trying to convey the thoughts and feelings of the Iida Group staff and university professors, aiming to attain an exhibition that offers a high degree of satisfaction to visitors, that is suitable for the unique architecture.Because the research is only halfway finished and there is nothing tangible to display, it is difficult to convey some of the future plans and research to visitors with a sense of realism and conviction. While it is not easy to reach answers while getting the opinions from various experts, and to finalize exhibition plans based on the conditions and restrictions of the exhibition, I am trying very hard to provide visitors with a special experience through this pavilion."
―― What do you want visitors to feel?
"We are aiming for a future society where anyone can naturally have a home, live in it, and have less anxiety about health and energy. The concept of ""anyone, naturally"" is what we want visitors to feel. I hope many people feel the potential of such a happy society through the pavilion. If people who visit our pavilion are impressed by any of the unique architecture, giant dioramas, artificial photosynthesis or wellness and remember it, then I think our pavilion has been a success."
