Nordic Circle, the immersive exhibition inside the Nordic Pavilion at World EXPO 2025 Osaka, Japan, has been awarded the German Design Award 2026 in the category Excellent Architecture: Fair and Exhibition. Designed by Kvorning, Rintala Eggertsson and Gagarin and produced by Exponex, Wintenex AG and Habegger. The Pavilion showcases the Nordic Circle, highlighting circular economy, sustainability, and shared Nordic values. Visitors can explore immersive exhibitions, outdoor spaces, and interactive installations.
A spatially and atmospherically impressive staging: The Nordic Circle fuses Nordic identity with Japanese aesthetics, creating a memorable environment of calm and encounter. The interplay of subtle materials, charismatic design language and interactive elements fascinates, while the elegant blend of community and individuality convinces. The expressive execution sets a trailblazing, gold-worthy benchmark within the field of Fair and Exhibition. The Jury‘s Statement
Coming together, celebrating achievements, sharing learnings, asking questions, and exchanging ideas allows us to build trust and work together to drive meaningful progress and sustainable success worldwide Innovation Norway
German Design Award 2026 show in Frankfurt 2026. This year, there were more than 3,900 entries from 57 countries.