1st October 2021 to 31st March 2022
Pavilion
The Kazakhstan Pavilion at EXPO 2020 presented the country’s identity through a journey inspired by its nomadic heritage, natural landscapes and cultural evolution. Designed around the idea of connection and belonging, the pavilion guided visitors through a sequence of immersive environments reflecting the past, present and future of the Great Steppe.
Kazakhstan, known for its vast landscapes, from endless steppes and mountains to lakes and forests, was represented through a combination of physical space and multimedia environments. The pavilion was divided into five main zones, each forming part of a continuous narrative supported by audio, video and lighting installations.
Visitors moved through experiences such as “Land of the Great Steppe”, “Sacred Map”, “Wealth of the Earth” and “Cultural Heritage”, leading to “Nur-Sultan City” and “Future Now”, where interactive technologies and digital content introduced the country’s development and innovation.
The journey concluded in “Unlimited Space”, a performance environment combining large-scale projection and live interaction, forming the central highlight of the pavilion experience.
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Nüssli Satal Project Management LLC
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Nüssli Satal Project Management LLC
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BeWunder delivered the technical systems across the pavilion, supporting the full visitor journey through multiple immersive zones.
The scope included the integration of audio, video and lighting systems throughout the different spaces, enabling each environment to function as part of a continuous experience. Interactive elements such as projection-based installations, LED displays and multimedia content were coordinated to support the narrative across all zones.
A key element of the project was the final zone, “Unlimited Space”, where a 270-degree projection environment was combined with the performance of a dancer and a large robotic arm. The interaction between projection, lighting, video, audio and the robotic arm required precise synchronisation to create the impression of a seamless, real-time interaction.
Delivering this sequence required extensive pre-programming and rehearsal, including two weeks of programming and four weeks of on-site rehearsals to align all systems and performance elements.
The project also required careful planning of lighting systems across varied mounting conditions throughout the pavilion, addressing the complexity of different spatial and technical requirements across zones.
To meet the technical demands and programme requirements, BeWunder deployed a dedicated team of specialists, ensuring that the systems were delivered and operated in line with the design intent and within the project timeline.
