NEWS: Osaka Expo ‘Grand Ring’ a symbol of unity: architect

Osaka Expo 'Grand Ring' a symbol of unity: architect

The vast “Grand Ring” built for Expo 2025 in Osaka pays homage to Japan’s architectural history but faces criticism over ballooning costs.
Photo: PAUL MILLER / AFP
Source: AFP

A towering wooden “Grand Ring” built for Expo 2025 in Osaka pays homage to Japan’s architectural history and is a symbol of unity despite criticism over costs, its creator says.

The two-kilometre (1.2-mile) circumference of Sou Fujimoto’s striking structure will surround dozens of national pavilions at the…

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