The pavilion has been designed around the theme Come Build the Future the result of a competition launched in June 2023 to find a 24 million showcase scheme.Similarly to an earlier design iteration revealed last year, the pavilion features a fully dismantlable and relocatable modular system designed for ease of transportation.However, the faade now features perforated aluminium strands to invoke the punched cards used in early calculating machines. AdvertisementThese will be intertwined via a weaving technique, inspired by the textile industries which fuelled the 19th century industrial revolutions in both Manchester and Osaka.WOO architectsis a Kings Cross-based practice, born in 2014 out of the design team for the London 2012 Olympics, while ES Global specialises in semi-permanent, sustainable structures.An earlier design revealed by the design duo in March 2024 featured a colourful modular system with similar massing, while the perforated, woven texture appears to be a product of subsequent design development. Source:wooarchitectsJAN 2025 DESIGN: Woo architects' 2025 World Expo pavilion for the UKMore than 150 countries are participating in the six-month Expo event, which run for six months from 13 April to 13 October on Yumeshima Island, Osaka, showcasing the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and culture from across the planet. More than 28 million people are expected to attend.UK Sponsors, announced today (16 January), include biopharma giantAstraZeneca, car manufacturer Aston Martin, international hotel provider IHG Hotels & Resorts, as well as the Welsh and Scottish governments.AdvertisementUK minister for exports, Gareth Thomas, said: The UK has been a pioneer of innovation for generations by utilising the power of ideas to change the world.Our presence at the Osaka Expo will demonstrate the innovation and opportunities for exporting and growth there are in the United Kingdom and how we are open for business.Emma Owens, director of culture and new business at WOO architects, said: The Pavilions design celebrates Britain at a pivotal moment; our global reputation for innovation and creativity shines through, while the playful faade reflects our innate curiosity and ability to find opportunity in every challenge. This is a space where a rich historic narrative comes alive, and we hope it inspires conversations about British resilience and industriousness for years to come.Tomoko Maekawa, managing director for Japan, ES Global, said the pavilion is a wonderful showcase for our modular innovation, designed by a dynamic Japanese-British team.ES Globals role in the 2025 pavilion follows the successful delivery of six venues for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.The contractor previously said the same kit of parts used at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will, meanwhile, be used in Osaka for the UK pavilion, alongside new parts.Previous UK pavilions for World Expos include those by Heatherwick Studio, Wolfgang Buttress and BDPs UK pavilion at the 2015 Milan Expo, which was awarded the events best in show prize.