# Art Expo Village-Esque Pavilions Foster + Partners Create a Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Osaka 2025 By Amy Duong | Published 2025-04-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saudi-arabia-pavilion References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2025/04/15/saudi-arabia-pavilion-expo-2025-osaka/) & [fosterandpartners](https://www.fosterandpartners.com/)  British design firm [Foster + Partners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners5) has created the dynamic Saudi Arabia Pavilion defined by angular buildings linked together with street-like pathways. It is at the Osaka Expo and made in collaboration with design agency [Journey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champagne-glasses1) -- the idea was to imitate traditional villages. It is at the Grand Ring on Yumeshima island as it sections into a range of immersive experiences reflecting Saudi Arabia. Miki explained to [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bahrain-pavilion), "The overarching ambition for the project is to create meaningful connections between people from across the globe and the Saudi Arabian people. We carefully studied the organisation and proportions of Saudi Arabian streets and reinterpreted them for the project. From the moment visitors enter the pavilion, they are invited to explore a 'village' of meandering streets, with a dynamic courtyard at its heart." Image Credit: Nigel Young ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 38% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Immersive Experience Pavilions:** Art expo pavilions are evolving into immersive villages, transforming traditional viewing methods into interactive cultural journeys. - **Culturally-inspired Architecture:** Design firms are incorporating local cultural elements into architecture, creating spaces that resonate with heritage while offering new global engagement. - **Collaborative Design Partnerships:** Collaborations between architectural firms and design agencies are pioneering new approaches to creating structures that embody cultural storytelling. ### Where This Applies - **Exhibition and Event Design:** The industry is pushing traditional boundaries by creating pavilion spaces that weave cultural narratives into the architectural experience. - **Cultural Tourism:** Cultural tourism sees innovation through architectural designs that offer authentic storytelling experiences, attracting a diverse international audience. - **Architectural Services:** Emerging trends in architectural services highlight the integration of cultural identity into design, offering unique and meaningful visitor experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vast Wooden Structural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ring.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md) - [Traditional Sailing-Inspired Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-coastline-we-progress.md) - [Voyage Boat-Like Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bahrain-pavilion.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Village-Inspired Tapered Stone Airport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners5.md) - [Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-pavilions.md) - [Star-Shaped Structural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelagic-void.md) - [Time Capsule Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/america-250-time-capsule.md)