At the end of last year, TUMO received an invitation it couldn’t turn down: to design Armenia’s national pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka, the world’s largest and most prestigious international exhibition.

The World Expo has been held every five years since 1851, rotating among global cities and showcasing humanity’s latest achievements in technology, healthcare, economy, and more. Many game-changing inventions—such as the telephone, television, and CD—were first introduced at past expos. Landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Crystal Palace in London, and the Atomium in Brussels were built for these events.

With hundreds of countries represented and millions of visitors expected, Armenia’s participation was a major responsibility—especially on a tight timeline. TUMO accepted the Ministry of Economy’s request and, with deep commitment, created a bold, forward-looking pavilion that presents Armenia’s innovation potential on the world stage.

Opened on April 13, the Armenian Pavilion is titled “Pillars of Today and Tomorrow”. Designed by TUMO, it features Armenia’s leading innovation programs, cultural heritage, investment opportunities, and forward-thinking educational initiatives, including TUMO, COAF, and Armath.

At the heart of the pavilion stand eight pillars. Each one features a 3D-printed structure animated with light projections. Four pillars represent Armenia today—its history, culture, innovation, and regional opportunities. The other four look to the future, exploring what’s ahead for education in Armenia and globally.

“TUMO was responsible for the pavilion’s architectural and technical design, 3D models, and video projections, as well as providing support throughout the construction and installation process,” said Pegor Papazian, TUMO’s Chief Development Officer. “Over the next six months, we expect close to half a million visitors to step into Armenia’s pavilion. Through the lens of tradition and innovation, they’ll see the originality and quality of Armenian design, where technology and art intersect seamlessly.”

The forward-facing pillars also highlight Armenia’s educational philosophy and the impact of technology-based learning. This includes the upcoming TUMO Gunma, set to open in Japan on June 1. As TUMO’s first international center in Asia, it will serve up to 1,000 students each week. Its launch marks a major step in introducing Armenia’s educational and tech model to new regions.

“It is important for us to provide new learning opportunities to Japanese youth, as well as to learn from international partners.” This approach not only enriches the educational landscape in Japan but also positions TUMO as a global leader in creative education,” Papazian added.

TUMO Gunma expands the international network of TUMO Centers, which already operate in France, Portugal, Lebanon, and Albania. New centers are also in development in Argentina, the United States, Germany, and beyond.

Expo 2025 Osaka is a key global platform where nations collaborate on shared challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and inequality. Through the pavilion designed by TUMO, Armenia joins this global conversation and presents a vision rooted in creativity, technology, and collective progress.