Pasona Group Inc. （Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yasuyuki Nambu） will develop a private sector pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Japan (Osaka-Kansai Expo).
A traditional Japanese jichinsai ("groundbreaking ceremony") for the Pasona Group pavilion "PASONA NATUREVERSE" was held at the planned construction site of the pavilion at the Expo venue in Yumeshima, Osaka.
he ceremony was attended by 30 people, including Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary General of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition; Yoshiki Sawa, Professor Emeritus of Osaka University and Executive Producer of the pavilion; Satoshi Itasaka, architect who is involved in the design of the pavilion, and other guests, in addition to Pasona Group CEO Yasuyuki Nambu, Pasona Group executives, and people involved in the pavilion construction. The ceremony was solemnly held under the direction of the chief priest of Izanagi Shrine in Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, to pray for the safety of the construction.
Pasona Group will continue to plan the "PASONA NATUREVERSE" pavilion and collaborate with the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (public interest incorporated association), aiming for the success of the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
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Thoughts on the "PASONA NATUREVERSE" Architectural Design Concept
"The Spiral of Life: From Ammonites to iPS Cells"
The architectural design of the pavilion adopts the spiral shape of ammonites as a “symbol of life”. As organisms which lived approximately 400 million years ago and survived three mass extinction events, ammonites can be regarded as our "predecessors of life". The natural world contains countless spirals of varying scales, as seen in cosmic nebulae and typhoons on the macro scale and in DNA on the micro scale. We posit the spiral as a symbol of a society of true abundance,where people connect with each other toward the pavilion's goal of a "world that reverberates with gratitude".
Through its exhibition, Pasona Group aims for visitors of the pavilion to learn about the history of life, the wisdom of humanity, and the design of the future society, thereby feeling a greater sense of gratitude toward life.
Pasona Group Inc.
Founder and Group CEO Yasuyuki Nambu
"PASONA NATUREVERSE" Architectural Overview
Site area:
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3,514.42㎡ |
Building area:
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2,321.43㎡
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Total floor area:
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2,284.87㎡ |
Maximum height:
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16.755m
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Structure:
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Steel frame
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Floors:
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2
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| Design: |
Satoshi Itasaka |
Construction Schedule:
September 2023 –Construction starts
November 2024 – Building completed
January 2025d – Interior complete
Message from the Architect, Mr. Satoshi Itasaka
The central focus of the pavilion design is "life", based on the Expo theme of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives".
Interpreting the ammonite as a symbol of life, I designed the facility to feature an ammonite shape stretching 43 meters long and 16 meters tall. Mimicking the life and biological makeup of ammonites, the construction will have a low carbon footprint. Instead of demolishing the building after the half-year period of the Expo ends, we are planning to dismantle and reconstruct the facility in Awaji Island, an area which suffered immense damage in the Great Hanshin earthquake. To make relocation efficient, the design incorporates trusses and membranes to keep the parts lightweight, and uses BIM and technology manage the components.
As guests experience the macro and micro spirals, my hope is they recognize anew that we humans are a part of nature, and rekindle their gratitude for life.
After working at Kidosaki Architects Studio, Mr Itasaka established his studio The Design Labo Co., Ltd. in 2012 to engage in creative activities across many fields such as architectural and product design.
http://www.thedesignlabo.co.jp/
"PASONA NATUREVERSE" Concept
Pasona Group's job is to harness the potential of the individual.
We aim to help build a society in which everyone can flourish in good health and vibrance.
“Thank You, Life.”
We want to create a world where life is respected;
a world enveloped in gratitude for life, from children to the elderly, among all people across the world.
Our society is a part of the natural world,
and humanity's continued existence is thanks to nature.
However, at some point, we began to take nature for granted.
Have we forgotten to be grateful?
Giving thanks to each other, to the rich blessings bestowed upon humanity by nature,
and for the fact that we are alive right now.
We want to create a new world in which these expressions of thanks resonate and are passed down to the next generation.
We hope that many people from all over the world will visit our pavilion and become creators of a future in which reverberates with gratitude,
and work together with us to create the "NATUREVERSE" (Nature×Universe).
This is the hope of Pasona Group.
Main Themes of Pasona Group’s Pavilion
(1) Body: Medical / Food
Creating a healthy body through the latest medical care and food.
※As Executive Producer of the pavilion, we welcome Dr. Yoshiki Sawa, Professor Emeritus
of Osaka University and leading expert in regenerative medicine using iPS cells.
(2) Heart: Life Purpose / Compassion
Many things have occurred in our society since the pandemic began. Now is the time to create a spiritually rich society in which everyone can think about their future based on the spirit of "compassion," and which is full of diversity and purpose in life.
(3) Bonds: Work / Mutual Aid
Creating a truly prosperous society in which all people can work vibrantly and live happily, in other words, a "society of mutual assistance" and a "mutual society".
"PASONA NATUREVERSE" Executive Producer
Mr. Yoshiki Sawa
Graduated from Osaka University School of Medicine in 1980
Professor Emeritus of Osaka University
Leading expert in cardiovascular surgery and regenerative medicine (first in the world to commercialize myocardial regenerative medicine; pushed for heart sheets to be covered by insurance; first successful in-human myocardial regeneration therapy using iPS cells.)
Pasona Group Inc. Company Overview
Since its founding in 1976, Pasona Group Inc. has promoted diversity under its corporate philosophy of providing “Solutions to Society's Problems” and has continued to create opportunities for each and every one of us to play an active role with dreams and pride.
In 2008, we began the challenge of regional revitalization by attracting human resources to Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture. We are taking on the challenge of bringing a way of life and work that is enriching both physically and mentally, and to create new industries with dreams, including a health industry that takes advantage of the rich nature, food, and culture of Awaji Island.
| Location： |
PASONA SQUARE Minami-Aoyama 3-1-30 Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Foundation： |
February 16, 1976
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| Paid-in capital： |
5 billion yen |
| Pasona Group Inc： |
Founder and Group CEO Yasuyuki Nambu
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| Business activities： |
Expert Services (temporary staffing), BPO Services (contracting), HR Consulting, Education & Training, Global Sourcing (overseas HR services), Career Solutions (employee placement, career support), Outsourcing, Life Solutions, Regional Revitalization Solutions
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