temporary pavilion uses cedar, cypress, and reclaimed CLT for japan’s forest festival

Crafted from regional cedar and cypress, the Onodatesho Pavilion was designed as the ceremonial structure for Japan’s annual National Tree-Planting Festival, hosting the Emperor and Empress during the day-long event dedicated to forest appreciation and preservation. Since 1950, Japan has commissioned a temporary piece of state architecture for the festival, with the ceremonial pavilion traditionally dismantled shortly after the event.