Naoshima Pavilion
| Naoshima Pavilion | |
|---|---|
直島パヴィリオン | |
 The Naoshima Pavilion in 2025 | |
Interactive map of the Naoshima Pavilion area | |
General information | |
| Location | Naoshima, Kagawa, Japan |
| Coordinates | 34°27′22″N 133°58′31″E / 34.45597471842972°N 133.97541569619335°E |
| Opened | 2015 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Sou Fujimoto |
The Naoshima Pavilion (直島パヴィリオン) is a 2015 installation on the coast of Naoshima, in Japan, designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto.[1][2] Made of a white metal mesh material in an irregular polyhedron shape, it was constructed for and unveiled ahead of the 2016 Setouchi Triennale.[3][4] The installation stands at seven meters tall and is located near Miyanoura's port.[5]
History
Fujimoto created the space as a public accommodation where residents and tourists alike can relax and come together.[6] In anticipation of the Setouchi Triennale for 2016, it was installed near Miyanoura's port, intended as a landmark to welcome those arriving to the island via ferry.[7] Its opening, in 2015, was filmed by French architect and filmmaker Vincent Hecht.[8][9]
In 2016, Akris' creative director Albert Kriemler designed an SS16 womenswear collection based on the architecture of Fujimoto, which included an inspiring visit to the Naoshima Pavilion that then spurred Kriemler to meet with him.[10]
References
- ↑ Castro, Fernanda (2017-09-10). "Sou Fujimoto's Polyhedral Pavilion Shapes The Art Island of Japan". ArchDaily. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ↑ "夜の直島パヴィリオン（直島町）暗闇に白く光る"２８番目"の島 もう一つの島の象徴 冬の特別感を演出 | ニュース". COOL KAGAWA | 四国新聞社が提供する香川の観光情報サイト (in Japanese). 2019-12-10. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ↑ Team, AD Editorial (2017-10-18). "Sou Fujimoto's Naoshima Pavilion Photographed by Laurian Ghinitoiu". ArchDaily. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ↑ "Naoshima Pavilion | Sou Fujimoto Architects". Archello. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ↑ designboom, philip stevens I. (2015-04-03). "sou fujimoto's geometric naoshima pavilion opens in kagawa, japan". designboom | architecture & design magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ↑ Cooper, Kindra (2015-04-23). "Sou Fujimoto debuts a white stainless steel pavilion for the 2016 Setouchi International Art Festival in Japan". The Architect’s Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ↑ "Discover the Iconic "Naoshima Pavilion" – A Gateway to Art and Architecture". Finding Naoshima (in Japanese). 2025-08-02. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ↑ "Sou Fujimoto's Naoshima Pavilion explores different spatial experiences with its irregular topography". worldarchitecture.org. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ↑ Rosenfield, Karissa (2015-04-03). "Video: Sou Fujimoto's Polyhedral Naoshima Pavilion Opens in Japan". ArchDaily. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ↑ "Design Awards 2016: best of the rest". Wallpaper*. 2016-01-14. Retrieved 2025-08-16.