Abstract
This article illustrates the production process, the structural calculations and the assembly phases of the wooden walls of the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2015 in Milan, designed by Atsushi Kitagawara Architects (AKA). The pavilion, one of the most popular construction of this international event, was built almost exclusively with precast interlocking. The production process and the assembly phases were optimized to construct the wooden walls (with a height of 4–12 m) in a short time frame and with a high level of quality. Out-of-plane rocking and other aspects of structural safety were considered, to ensure sufficient stability of the walls.
Highlights
Japan, one of the most seismic areas in the world—since it is located between four different tectonic plates—is periodically exposed to typhoons
A quality investment in the production process led to the reduction of pieces and a quality investment in the production process led to the reduction of pieces and operational time
The hypnotic geometry of the Japan Pavilion captured the attention of many visitors who considered it as a must‐visit at Expo 2015
Summary
One of the most seismic areas in the world—since it is located between four different tectonic plates—is periodically exposed to typhoons. Made with an electric hygrometer, have even shown that the material delivered to Galloppini's warehouse had minor humidity values with respect to other pieces available in stock. This parsimonious conservation of the material permitted the evaluation of tolerances during mounting; in the subsequent months, the material continued to exchange moisture and air with the outside. The spatial wooden grid could trigger the so-called “chimney effect”, amplifying the effects of the burning reactions This was not a separating element, it was BuildingsBuildings. This was not a separating element, established the authors satisfy theto requirements of the III level in Eurocode
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