Saudi Arabia’s Pavilion Receives Exclusive WELL Health-Safety Rating at Expo 2025 Osaka
Saudi Arabia’s Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has been awarded the prestigious WELL Health-Safety Rating, making it the only international pavilion to achieve this recognition so far.
The certificate was formally presented during a ceremony at the pavilion, where Saudi Ambassador to Japan and Commissioner General of the Saudi Pavilion, Dr. Ghazi Binzagr, received the honor from Jack Noonan, Senior Vice President of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
Commitment to Sustainability, Excellence
Dr. Binzagr noted that the WELL certification reflects the Kingdom’s dedication to sustainable architecture and operational excellence. He highlighted that implementing WELL Building standards promotes employee well-being and enhances the overall visitor experience.
The WELL Health-Safety Rating is part of the globally respected WELL Building Standard, which focuses on improving health and well-being in built environments. Grounded in scientific research, it evaluates spaces based on design features, operational procedures, and policies that support health, happiness, and productivity. The IWBI oversees this certification to ensure impartial assessment and validation.
Pavilion Built for Future
Designed by Foster + Partners and inspired by traditional Saudi villages, the pavilion integrates a range of sustainable features, such as renewable energy systems, low-carbon materials, and a modular façade with removable stone panels to reduce environmental impact.
Achieving this certification underscores the pavilion’s adherence to global benchmarks for temporary structures, particularly in areas that affect human health—including air and water quality, nutrition, lighting, physical activity, comfort, and mental well-being.
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