The Netherlands Pavilion Ntlo ea Pontšo ka Tellart and RAU Architects

Moralo oa The Netherlands Pavilion Ntlo ea Pontšo ka Tellart and RAU Architects ke mohlodi oa khau e hlomphehang haholo ya 2026 Moputso oa Platinamo oa A' Design Award Mokhahleong oa Tlhodisano oa Moralo wa Diketsahalo le Ditiragalo.

PlatinamoKetsahalo· 2026

The Netherlands Pavilion Ntlo ea Pontšo

ka Tellart and RAU Architects

Moreki: Netherlands Enterprise Agency and AND B.V.

Mohlodi oa Moputso oa Platinamo oa A' Design Award Mokhahleong oa Ketsahalo

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Mohlodi oa Khau ea Netefaditsweng

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Etela Sebaka Sheba ho A' Design Award Tokollo ya Boraditaba Baeche ya Moputso

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Moralo

Mabapi le The Netherlands Pavilion Ntlo ea Pontšo

Ntlo ea Pontšo ea Netherlands ke ntlo ea pontšo e hahiloeng bakeng sa World Expo 2025 e Osaka. Ntlo ena e hlahisa phetoho ea histori ea Netherlands ho tloha ho hanyetseng metsi ho ea ho sebeliseng metsi joalo ka molekane matleng a hloekileng, ho ikamahanyeng le maemo a leholimo le bophelong bo tsitsitseng. Moeti e mong le e mong o fumana Orb, e leng khuboloko e tšoaroang ka letsoho e tataisang tsela le ho kenya tšebetsong lipontšo tse sebelisanang, ho kenyeletsoa filimi ea dome ea degree tse 360 e entsoeng ka bohlale ba maiketsetso bo hlahisang. Sebopeho sena se etselitsoe ho qhaqhoa, e le hore likarolo tsohle li ka sebelisoa hape kamora pontšo.

Kamohelo

Mabapi le Moputso oa Platinamo oa A' Design Award

The Netherlands Pavilion Ntlo ea Pontšo ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Platinamo oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang ka sebele, e ntle le e khanyang. Bahapi ba Platinamo ke limakatso tsa boqapi, bopaki ba meeli ea boqapi ba kelello, mme ba bontša botsebi bo sa lekanngoeng le bohlale ba baqapi ba bona. Meralo ena e lebelletsoe ho ba mesebetsi e tsebahalang haholo e hlalosang botle ba nako, e kenyang letsoho bophelong bo botle ba sechaba mme e sutumelletsang meeli ea bonono, mahlale, moralo le theknoloji. The Netherlands Pavilion Ntlo ea Pontšo e bontša boemo bo phahameng ba bokhabane mme ntle le pelaelo e etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo ka litšobotsi tsa eona tse molemo le tse nang le boleng. The Netherlands Pavilion Ntlo ea Pontšo ke mosebetsi o hapileng Moputso oa Platinamo oa A' Design Award o tsosang litakatso, o susumetsang, o thabisang mme o tsosang thabo e kholo.

Ka Mora Moralo

Sete ya Boraditaba

Litlhaku, ditho tsa sehlopha le lintlha tsa botekgeniki tse fanoeng ke moetsi wa moralo.

Boleng bo Ikhethang: The pavilion's uniqueness lies in its story-driven design. Every element from spatial layout to visitor interaction is crafted to immerse guests in a coherent narrative. Each visitor receives an Orb, a unique storytelling device that powers a range of interactive installations throughout the pavilion including The Main Show, the world’s first AI-generated 360° dome film. The architecture itself is also a part of the narrative and designed for disassembly, allowing all components to be reused after the exposition.
Boholo le Phuthelo: Length 40m x Width 15.5m x Height 9.3 m (together with sphere 13.8m). Area:1.157m2.
Lithegi: Immersive Experience, Interactive Installations, Common Ground, Netherlands Pavilion, Circular Building, Multisensory Storytelling, Experience Design, World Expo 2025
Theknoloji ya Tlhahiso: Notable installations showcasing cutting-edge technology include the 360° dome film created entirely with generative AI. It explores the Netherlands’ deep connection to water, through conceptual visuals that would traditionally rely on CGI and VFX-intensive post-production. Designed with specific focal points to minimise motion sickness, the experience is enhanced by the Orbs, which synchronises via infrared to flash coordinated colours and patterns, adding a tactile layer to the immersion.
Phephetso ya Moralo: The biggest challenge was translating complex technical innovations into clear, engaging narratives for a broad audience. Balancing accuracy with accessibility required careful consideration. Internally, selecting cases that aligned with the Pavilion’s narrative and supported Netherlands-Japan political and economic relations was demanding. Externally, legal constraints, production feasibility, and limited public awareness of emerging technologies posed significant obstacles.
Dipatlisiso: A core focus of the design research for the Netherlands Pavilion was to explore Dutch water-related innovations. The goal was to identify cutting-edge technologies with global significance particularly for Japan. Through extensive research and expert collaboration, data was collected via meetings, workshops and reviews. Using interviews, documentation, and prototyping, the research revealed top innovators and shaped ways to clearly communicate complex technology to a broad audience at Expo 2025.
Kgothaletso: The Netherlands Pavilion is inspired by the nation’s historic shift from resisting water to embracing it as an ally in clean energy, climate adaptation, and sustainable living. This transformation forms the basis of a narrative that shows how innovation and collective action can shape a better future. At its heart is the concept of Common Ground, a mindset forged through centuries of Dutch water management. This spirit drives the design, seamlessly uniting both interior and exterior.
Nako ya Projeke: The project started in May 2023 in the Netherlands and completed in April 2025 in Osaka, and has been exhibited at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka from April 13th to October 13th.
Tsamaiso ya Mosebetsi: The Netherlands Pavilion offers an immersive journey powered by storytelling using interactive technology. Each visitor begins experience by activating the Orb at the Check-In Mirror. As they move through space, the Orb guides and responds to their presence. At the Pledge Station, visitors step into a circle to co-create a generative artwork of synchronised light and sound. This collective moment transforms the pavilion’s message into a shared, memorable call to action.
Diphatente: Copyrights and IP of the Building belong to RAU Architects (2025).
Litho tsa Sehlopha: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
Litlotla tsa Setshwantsho: Copyrights and IP of the Guest Experience and Media belong to Tellart. Main Image #1: Photographer Zhu Yumeng, Optional Image #1: Photographer Tellart, Optional Image #2: Photographer Zhu Yumeng, Optional Image #3: Photographer Tellart, Optional Image #4: Photographer Tellart.

Video Credits: Tellart