World Exhibition Osaka 2025, National Pavilion Republic of Malta
Experience the Malta Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
“Catch the Wave” – A Journey Through Malta’s Soul
Step into a one-of-a-kind immersive experience at the Malta Pavilion, Expo 2025 Osaka. More than just an exhibition, “Catch the Wave” invites you on a transformative journey through Malta’s ancient history, dynamic present, and inspiring future.
From its breathtaking natural beauty to its rich cultural heritage and forward-thinking innovations, the pavilion lets you see, hear, and feel the essence of Malta like never before.
Pavilion Theme: Catch the Wave
Symbolizing Malta’s deep connection with the sea, “Catch the Wave” reflects the nation’s path toward a sustainable future—where green innovation is powered by blue inspiration. As Malta embraces both environmental and digital transformation, the pavilion captures this wave of change and invites the world to ride it together.
Pavilion Highlights
The Facade Portal
A striking 60×20-foot curved LED screen greets you with a mesmerizing visual timeline of Malta:
Prehistoric caves
Ancient temples like Ħaġar Qim
The walled city of Mdina
The capital city, Valletta
Dynamic light, sound, and natural elements welcome you into an atmospheric gateway between past and future.
The Immersion Chamber
Step inside a 180-degree cinematic space featuring a 27×9-foot LED screen and a captivating 10-minute show. The experience unfolds in three acts:
Origins & History: Journey through 8,000 years of civilization, from ancient seafarers to modern EU membership.
Present Day: Discover Malta’s diverse people, culture, and thriving industries.
Future Vision: Explore Malta’s commitment to sustainability through renewables, aquaculture, and innovation—including a futuristic Valletta “Metaverse Hub.”
This multisensory experience is brought to life with surround sound, Mediterranean-inspired lighting, and a powerful female choral soundtrack.
A Living Story
The Malta Pavilion is more than architecture—it’s a living, breathing narrative of a resilient island nation. From the Mediterranean to the world, come connect with Malta in ways that stir emotion and spark imagination.
CREDITS :
Client : Malta Enterprise : Joséphine Farrugia
Design Architect: EM Architects (Malta): Dr. Edwin Mintoff, Piotr Armatys, Michele Pice
Exhibition Design: Wevr
Local Architects: frontoffice tokyo: Koen Klinkers (Design Management), Bill Galloway (BIM management), Frank la Riviere Architects inc: Frank la Rivière (Architect of Record & Site Supervision) + Akihisa Kageyama Architects, Limited: Kageyama Akihisa
Structure design: Nobuyuki Takimoto,
Structural advice and Engineer of record: IIJIMA Structural Design Office; 浅野清隆Asano Kyotaka, Iijima Toshihiko 飯嶋 俊比古(株式会社飯島建築事務所（IIJIMA-SD）)
MEP: Rapo Design KK: Fujimura
Project management: BlueDot MGT L.L.C.-FZ: Rafaella Broft, James Duke, Riaan Herbst, Remy Backx,
Construction : GL Events Japan ; Jorge Gonzales, Radu Stanciu, Charles Gyumont, Otani Akinori + Spacio Tempo (France) Jean-Luc Timmerman + Heiwa Construction + Itec-Kyoto
Photo Credits: Frank la Rivière
