Press Release

On Monday, May 22, 2023, the Federal Republic of Germany held a presentation in Osaka City to announce the theme and concept of the pavilion to be exhibited at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
The German Pavilion is called “Wa! Germany” and will focus on the circular economy as its main theme in terms of architecture and exhibition content. Among the topics of sustainability, the circular economy is a theme of particular interest to Germany, and the German Pavilion aims to convey this to visitors in an easy-to-understand manner.

Overview of the pavilion

The German Pavilion is based on the basic concept of circulation and the co-creation of a recycling-oriented society. The circle shape representing circularity, which is at the core of the exhibition concept, is incorporated into the design of the pavilion itself, the visitor experience, the design, and the display of technology and visions of the future.

1. Pavilion name
   “Wa! Germany”
2. Main theme to be developed in the pavilion
   Circular economy
3. Meaning of pavilion name
   Wa – wa for circulation
   Wa – wa for harmony
   Wa – wa for wonder
4. Subtheme
   Connecting Lives
   Wa – wa for circulation
   Wa – wa for harmony
   Wa – wa for wonder
5. Architectural Composition
   The pavilion consists of seven circle-shaped wooden structures, with tubular units joined to each other. It is a two-building ensemble: a themed exhibition area and a restaurant area.
6. Organizer and Management Team
   ・Entity in charge
   BMWK (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action)
   　・Organizational management
   　　Koelnmesse GmbH
   　・Construction Project Consultant
   　　Laumann /Scheßl / Weismüller
   　・Planning, design, construction and production
   German Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
   【Consortium members】Facts and fiction (Concept, exhibition, media design) GL events (Building construction)
   　・Architecture and concept of space
   LAVA – Laboratory for Visionary Architecture

(For reference)
Press release
13.04.23 CENTRAL THEME OF THE GERMAN PAVILION AT EXPO2025 – THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
https://expo2025germany.de/2023/05/19/13-04-2023-central-theme-of-the-german-pavilion-at-expo-2025-the-circular-economy/

Inquiries

Public Relations Department, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition
e-mail: media@expo2025.or.jp