INSIDE HEROES
Behind the exhibition lies a wealth of passion, dedication, and individual stories.
Here, we share the voices of the people who bring the Themed Pavilion to life.
Site Director of the Themed Pavilion Construction Office
Shutaro Nakamura
Carrying the Baton of Life
As Director of the Themed Pavilion Construction Office, I stand at the intersection of precision and possibility, overseeing a site where a new landscape is taking shape.
For twenty-five years, my work has been rooted in the construction of high-rise buildings—structures defined by steel, scale, and vertical ambition.
This project, however, marks a departure into unfamiliar terrain: large-scale wooden architecture that asks us to rethink both material and method.
Site Director of the Themed Pavilion Construction Office
Shutaro Nakamura joined Obayashi Corporation in 2000, where he has primarily been engaged in the construction of high-rise buildings. In 2005, he contributed to the construction of a corporate pavilion at the World Expo 2005 (Aichi, Japan).
He currently oversees the construction of a large-scale wooden structure that will serve as one of the symbolic landmarks of the International Horticultural Expo 2027 (Yokohama).
While pursuing construction precision to within ±1 millimetre, he is equally committed to fostering a work environment in which each individual can take pride and find meaning in their craft.
