Five different zones. Immerse yourself in the story of Poland.
The Poland Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai presents the story of Poland in five different chapters — each represented in one of the five zones of the building. You can explore these zones as a series of experiences, each one leading to the next.
Concept
A unique vision combining nature, art and technology
The Poland Pavilion is a tree-like wooden structure, featuring a kinetic sculpture that references the large-scale migration of birds from Poland to the Arab world. It evokes the nation's diverse global connections, as well as its role as a leading producer of goods. The pavilion covers an area of more than 2,000 square meters. The WXCA workshop and with the Swiss studio Bellprat Partner were responsible for the design, as well as the architectural and thematic concept of the pavilion and its exhibition. They have created a unique, immersive and permeating space that invites visitors to experience Poland's nature, culture and innovative technologies. It aims to inspire and share with the world multiple solutions for a conscious, sustainable future.
The five chapters of the Poland Pavilion
The narrative of the Poland Pavilion is built around the guiding concept of Poland’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai: "Poland. Creativity inspired by nature." It presents the story of Poland in five different parts, each presented in one of the five zones of the building — which can be explored as a series of experiences. The final exhibition narrative, detailed concept, and key experiences were created through a collaboration between the design studios Science Now, Stellar Fireworks, and Tellart, which enriched the exhibition with its distinctive, interactive experiences (like the Polish Table art installation), immersive spaces (such as the Landscapes of Creativity room), and rich, overall multimedia storytelling.
Design by nature
While waiting to enter the Poland Pavilion, visitors can learn about the richness and complexity of Poland’s natural environment, as well as its many tourist offerings. Plant life from different regions of the country is interspersed with artistic representations of its landscapes, as interpreted by Polish illustrators, graphic designers, typographers and poets.
Wooden sculpture and cultural artifacts
At the Poland Pavilion, visitors can witness various creative Polish achievements as part of a striking wooden sculpture, which is embedded with multimedia elements and cultural artifacts. Grouped into five thematic clusters, the interdisciplinary content, combined with the sculpture’s aesthetic form, emphasizes the innovation, entrepreneurship and imagination of Poles.
Large-format multimedia installations
The final zone of the Poland Pavilion offers a spectacular finale. Here, music and large-format multimedia installations combine in an original interpretation of Expo 2020 Dubai’s main slogan: “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.”
The Poland Pavilion has been designed to suit the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors may explore the exhibition with little to no contact with its components. The building is equipped with 20 UV-C devices to disinfect surfaces, as well as 12 stations with disinfectant liquid. All employees of the Poland Pavilion are required to be fully vaccinated.
THE PLAYGROUND
Kids’ Zone
A special area designed just for kids can be found right in front of the Poland Pavilion’s main entrance. Our bespoke playground makes reference to the theme of bird migration and offers a world of fun for our youngest visitors. Don’t miss the Antigravity Mirror, where they can witness the illusion of floating in the air!
The Polish Table
Experience Poland through a multimedia art installation
Ceramics
This unique module was created by artists from the renowned Bolesławiec Factory, which is known worldwide for its distinctive pottery.
Copper and silver
The module reflects that Poland is ranked among the countries holding the largest anticipated economic resources of silver and copper, respectively. Moreover, Poland is a leading producer of electrolytic copper and the leader of silver production.
The shape of Poland
The Polish Table installation is built from more than 120 milled blocks of Polish ashwood. Each one displays the shape of a unique aspect of Poland — its landscape, topography, or urban space. The elements were combined through a generative design algorithm, while the source data came from the Copernicus Earth observation program.
Glass
The soft-edged transparent cubes recall melting blocks of ice, in an illustration of the limited, non-renewable sand deposits used in glass production.
Wood
This inlaid sculptural triptych is decorated with fragments of tree trunks, slices and veneers gathered from various areas in Poland. Maple, bird cherry, black walnut, rosewood and 18 other tree species carry individual and political histories — from range migrations, to illegal logging in nature reserves, or endangered crafting techniques.
Steel
This module is inspired by the practice and techniques of yacht production. This involves steel, aluminum, wood, stone and thousands of other components from around the world — not to mention welding. A palette of the primary materials used in this process can be seen here.
Aluminum
Polish module made in the 3D printing technique in the lattice structure made of aluminum alloy by PIAP Space. Aluminum alloys are widely used in the space industry.
The Polish Table is a reflection of the Poland Pavilion’s motto: "Poland. Creativity inspired by nature."
Concept
The Polish Table installation is a reflection of the Poland Pavilion’s motto: “Poland. Creativity inspired by nature" and a starting point for the story of Poland, told in every visit. The Polish Table was imagined by the consortium of Science Now, Stellar Fireworks, and Tellart. The design of the installation was prepared by RAZ, while Ejsak Group made its structure, wooden elements and the interactive layer of the installation. Video by ASF Studio
Glass
“The glass module is located in the topography of the table and surrounded closely by wooden modules. It's similar to the manual production of blown glass, where the wood provides a cover during the blowing process. That's why I decided to show the traces of the wooden structure of the surroundings on the surface of the glass blocks. The transparent cuboids with soft edges additionally bring to mind melting ice blocks, what illustrate limited and non-renewable sources of the sands used in the production of glass.”– Agnieszka Bar. Video by ASF Studio
Ceramics
“The topic, ideas, designs in my head, conversations, some drawings. Modelling, casting, forming in clay. The same that is used in the Bolesławiec Factory to produce dishes. Preparation for firing, arrangements with technologists and regular manufacturing personnel. When the clay is dry, you start glazing, then put it in the oven and prepare it for transportation. The entire process involved a number of people. Only the designing actually took place in the comfort of my workshop.” – Marta Małoszyc.
Video by ASF Studio
Steel and materials used in yachts production
“The special module is a collage inspired by the nature and specificity of our production. The yacht has to face the element of water, and its production is like taming the other elements. Steel, aluminum, wood, stone and thousands of components from around the world. Welding, grinding, building, painting and finishing works is a long and complicated process. Our special module presents a palette of the main materials we use, but also shows them in various stages of their processing, from their raw form to the final luxury product.” – Mikołaj Król, Chairman & CEO of Conrad Shipyard.
Video by ASF Studio
Wood
“The project is a box story about trees. The sculptural triptych, made with the technique of intarsia, is decorated with fragments of tree trunks, slices, and veneers brought from various places in Poland. Maple, bird cherry, black walnut, rosewood and other 18 species used in these modules are telling individual and political stories: about the species migration of trees, about unjustified logging in Polish nature reserves, or the disappearing craft techniques.” – Maciej Siuda.
Video by ASF Studio
Aluminium used in space industry
“The Polish Table module created by PIAP Space is made using the 3D printing technique in the lattice structure of the aluminium alloy. Aluminium alloys are widely used in the space industry. PIAP Space uses them, inter alia, for the production of satellite integration and testing devices (MGSE). 3D printing technology is getting more and more popular in terrestrial solutions. Metal 3D printing is only just beginning to be used in space solutions. The attractiveness of this technology is due to the possibility of creating structures that combine lightness and durability, which cannot be overestimated in space.” – Monika Świech-Szczepańska.
Video by ASF Studio
Copper and silver
“Zieta Studio modules are sculptures referring to the mountain ranges’ cross-sections. In the process of their preparation, we used the FiDU technology based on giving the two-dimensional metal forms the third dimension using internal pressure. It is a process of controlled loss of control in which metal is exerted by a physical force. It can be compared to the geological processes, which lead to the formation of mountain peaks. The concept of Zieta Studio modules refers also to the KGHM company, a Polish multinational corporation located in Lower Silesia, which is the largest silver mine in the world. In the project, we allude to the raw materials mined in it: copper and its by-product, silver.” – Oskar Zięta.
Video by ASF Studio
Final experience
The Polish Table installation is a reflection of the Poland Pavilion’s motto: “Poland. Creativity inspired by nature" and a starting point for the story of Poland, told in every visit. The Polish Table was imagined by the consortium of Science Now, Stellar Fireworks, and Tellart. The design of the installation was prepared by RAZ, while Ejsak Group made its structure, wooden elements and the interactive layer of the installation. Video by ASF Studio
Hosts and creators
The Commissioner General of the Polish Section Expo 2020 Dubai
Adrian Malinowski
“Welcome to a new narrative about Poland on an international arena. The Poland Pavilion will offer visitors a chance to explore Poland’s economic success, our culture and technology, amazing nature, and first of all — our creativity and business acumen. It culminates 4 years of preparation and efforts by hundreds of people — extraordinary teams of project managers, creators, architects, engineers, artists and all our institutional and commercial partners.”
The hosts of the Poland Pavilion are Polish students. They will show you around the building and answer all your questions. Here, you can get to know them better before your visit.
Attractions and events
There’s more to explore
Countless events to explore
Guests to the Poland Pavilion can experience a wide array of diverse events — including coding workshops for kids, business seminars, and daily concerts as part of the International Chopin Piano Competition. Poland’s participation at Expo 2020 Dubai will culminate with the celebration of Poland Day on December 7, 2021.
Get to know the work of the great Polish composer Fryderyk Chopin! Every day, outstandingly talented young pianists will be performing his work. You can catch these concerts three times a day at 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM in the Poland Pavilion.
