Concept Validation
The Czech Pavilion for Expo 2025 in Osaka, designed by Apropos Architects, is a striking example of architectural innovation under the theme „Sculpting Vitality.“ This pavilion’s dynamic design features an upward-spiraling structure, symbolizing the path to a better and healthier life, with an emphasis on the importance of movement. The construction integrates sustainable materials, including cross-laminated timber (CLT)—a renewable and eco-friendly choice—highlighting the Czech Republic’s commitment to sustainability.
Set within the broader Expo 2025 theme of „Designing Future Society for Our Lives,“ the Czech Pavilion will showcase the nation’s rich tradition of innovation, craftsmanship, and forward-thinking design. The immersive space is designed to captivate visitors, offering a unique experience that merges technology, interactivity, and cultural storytelling.
Virtuplex played a crucial role in the early design validation of the pavilion by providing an immersive VR environment where architects, designers, and stakeholders could refine their vision at a 1:1 scale. This virtual experience allowed the team to evaluate spatial composition, visitor flow, and exhibition layouts long before physical construction began. Through Virtuplex’s platform, designers explored how natural materials, dynamic lighting, and interactive installations would function in the space. The ability to walk through the pavilion virtually enabled decision-makers to optimize both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the exhibition, ensuring an engaging visitor journey that aligns with the pavilion’s core message of movement and vitality.
Virtuplex’s immersive VR technology streamlined collaboration between architects, Expo organizers, and Czech government representatives, allowing real-time feedback and iterative improvements. By visualizing the pavilion in a hyper-realistic digital environment, the project team could make informed decisions on materials, visitor experience, and logistical planning with greater efficiency. This pioneering use of VR ensured that the Czech Pavilion would not only meet high aesthetic and experiential standards but also serve as a bold statement of the country’s technological and creative leadership. With Virtuplex, the vision for the Czech Republic’s presence at Expo 2025 was brought to life long before the first brick was laid, ensuring a seamless transition from concept to reality.
