LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture), a global network practice with bases in Germany and Australia, has been appointed Custodian of the Expo 2030 Riyadh Master plan, thus marking a significant new phase as the project transitions into detailed design and implementation stage.

This appointment follows the Better Future World Design Awards 2026 – Gold recognition, reinforcing the strength and global relevance of its visionary concept, said LAVA in a statement.

Running from October 1, 2030 to March 31, 2031, the Expo 2030 Riyadh will be among the most ambitious World Expos ever conceived with a 6 million sq m site that will bring together 197 nations, 29 organizations, and more than 42 million visits across 5 distinct districts.

Held under the theme 'Foresight for Tomorrow' and hosted in Riyadh - a city of action and ambition - Expo 2030 Riyadh will provide a platform for participants to exchange ideas, shape solutions, and build partnerships that drive real impact, address global challenges, and unlock new opportunities.

The World Expo will feature immersive cultural zones, daily activations, and AI-powered interactions, blending traditional Saudi hospitality with cutting-edge technology, said the statement.

Following the six-month event, the site will evolve into a dynamic multicultural hub, leaving a lasting legacy for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the world, it added.-TradeArabia News Service