The architectural design is based on the use of wood, with an organic form thanks to arches and curves.
The form resembles a spreading wave of creativity and innovation of Poles.
Poland will be presented as a country, the main resource of which are its people – creative, open-minded, educated, imaginative and brave in their thought and effort.
Get to know Poland Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.
Architectural concept
Saving Lives
The arena for the presentation of Poland during World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai will be a national pavilion with an area of around 1,000 m² located in the thematic zone “Saving Lives”.
A wave of innovation
An architectural concept is based on the application of wood, and the form of a block is intended to evoke association with the spreading wave of creativity and innovation of Poles.
Respect for tradition
Designing an expressive wooden facade built using the traditional “Kigumi Koho” wood joining technique is a favour on Polish and Japanese traditional architecture.
Architects
The architectural concept of the Poland Pavilion was developed by Alicja Kubicka and Borja Martínez from Interplay Architects.
Alicja Kubicka
Alicja Kubicka graduated from the Poznań University of Technology, and is a member of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Regional Chamber of Architects. She also pursued an education at Spanish higher education institutions: Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura in Madrid and La Coruña. Thanks to her fluency in three foreign languages, she spent most of her professional career in France and Spain, working for renowned offices, including Kengo Kuma & Associates, Mesura, as well as Wilmotte et Associés. She played a key role in developing and supervising the construction of big-scale projects, including 1 Hotel Paris and the Exhibition Center in Strasbourg, which was inaugurated in 2022. Currently, she is co-founder of Interplay Architects.
Borja Martinez
Borja Martínez received a diploma of architecture at Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura in San Sebastián after completing an exchange programme at Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura in Madrid. During his professional career at the renowned Japanese design firm Kengo Kuma & Associates, he took part in such international projects as the New Hans Christian Andersen Museum in Odense, the Docteur Leila Mezian Museum in Casablanca, and the Luxury Hotel of La Pointe du Bout in Martinique, where he coordinated the works of multidisciplinary teams. Later, through his cooperation with the French Archi5, Borja also gained rich experience in designing educational and sports facilities. Currently, he is co-founder of Interplay Architects.
“We plan to do everything to create high-quality architecture respecting the environment. After beginning cooperation with Japan, we can see that good design has no limits”
Poland Pavilion at the World Expo in Osaka was honored with one of the most prestigious awards granted by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). During the ceremonial BIE Day, held on October 12, 2025, on the Shining Hat stage on Yumeshima Island in Osaka, Poland received the BIE Gold Award for its exhibition design in the category “Self-Built Pavilions, Type A.”
The award recognizes the efforts of many individuals who worked to create a space where art, technology, science, and emotions converge. The BIE jury appreciated not only the cohesive and engaging visitor journey but also the originality of the exhibition and the significance of the message conveyed by the Poland Pavilion’s motto: “Poland. Heritage that drives the future.”
As the creators of the concept explain: “The installations, developed in collaboration with artists, create a unique space where heritage blends with the future, and tradition intersects with innovation. Our concept is based on an authentic and living part of Polish heritage –herbs. Through the subtle integration of contemporary technology, traditions and craftsmanship gain a ‘magical’ dimension, while the driving force of the exhibition becomes the visitors themselves, who not only observe but actively co-create the Pavilion’s space. Guests can genuinely experience our message without feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated.”
The visitor journey captivated Expo guests every day for six months, unfolding a beautiful story about Poland.
Poland was also honored with two prestigious awards: a Bronze in the category “Best Medium Pavilion” and a Silver in the category “Best Exhibition / Display” for the installation “Plantation of Ideas.”
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