The award jury acknowledged the Pavilion’s architectural environment, material approach and visitor experience
Abu Dhabi / Osaka – February 23, 2026: The United Arab Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka was awarded Gold at the German Design Award 2026 in the category of “Fair and Exhibition – Exhibition Design,” presented by the German Design Council.
Under the theme Earth to Ether, the Pavilion brought together material, craft and storytelling, welcoming visitors into a spatial experience. Where the design centred on ninety palm-inspired rachis columns rising up to sixteen metres, forming a shaded canopy inspired by an oasis. Emirati building traditions were reinterpreted through precise wood craftsmanship developed in dialogue with Japanese expertise. Material innovations including Datecrete and Dateform reflected experimentation with local resources.
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