AlCircle explores the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025, wrapped in a pixelated skin of folded, perforated aluminium that “transforms after dark to reveal a glowing Union Jack.” Designed by WOO, the pavilion blends “heritage with innovation” through a modular, angular form inspired by everything from punch cards to digital systems.
The piece also highlights the “seamless journey through exhibition galleries, lush courtyards, tea rooms, and a rooftop terrace bar. WOO architects have crafted an intuitive, free-flowing spatial layout without a prescribed path while maintaining a clear sense of order and progression.”
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