Kuwait unveiled its pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka during an event in Tokyo, Japan. Designed by LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture) for Osaka 2025, the Kuwait Pavilion will showcase the country’s efforts towards a sustainable future and diversified economy. It will present itself as a Visionary Lighthouse that lights up the Gulf region and is recognized globally.
“We are pleased and honored to unveil the State of Kuwait’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. It will serve to forge bridges of friendship and solidarity between Kuwait and Japan, as well as among all nations around the world,” said Salem Al-Watyan, Commissioner General of the State of Kuwait Expo 2025 Osaka. “Fifty-four years ago, Kuwait was one of only four Arab nations present at Expo 1970 in Osaka. Since then, significant milestones in bilateral cooperation, partnership, and solidarity between Kuwait and Japan have been reached.”
The pavilion incorporates Kuwait’s landscape and tradition, with opening wings representing the country’s hospitality. Inspired by the idea of resting under the starry sky in the desert at night, this main space is designed as a central dome.
“We eagerly anticipate the completion of our preparations to welcome visitors in 2025, with the aim of strengthening the close ties between the people of Kuwait and Japan, as well as fostering connections with people from around the world,” Mr. Al-Watyan said.
NUSSLI, LAVA, and insglück collaborate for the project. “The architectural concept with its unusual shapes and materials and the extraordinary combination of tradition and high-tech in the exhibition are a complex undertaking,” Harald Dosch, Director Business Development of NUSSLI stated, “We are proud to support our client’s ambitious project and, together with our project partners, we will make Kuwait’s appearance at the Expo 2025 Osaka an outstanding success.”
“The pavilion’s architecture seamlessly weaves Kuwait’s natural environment and traditions throughout its design,” said Christian Tschersich, Associate Partner at LAVA. “With the concept of the Visionary Lighthouse, we aim to showcase Kuwait’s timeless vision for the future at Expo 2025 in Osaka.”
