海角视频

Expo 2030 Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

海角视频 is collaborating with LAVA and a consortium of specialists to develop the concept masterplan and legacy designs for Expo 2030 Riyadh.

We were appointed to provide specialist expertise in mobility and transportation, people movement, , and smart city strategy, while also taking on an overarching integration role in collaboration with city stakeholders, including RCRC.

Following the recent endorsement of the Registration Dossier by the Bureau International des Expositions and the formation of Expo 2030 Riyadh Company, LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture), the appointed concept master planners, shared their transformative thinking for the Expo 2030 Riyadh and its legacy.

LAVA鈥檚 ambitious design reimagines the World Expo as a catalyst for long-term sustainability, cultural exchange, and innovation.

Strategically located between King Salman International Airport and Riyadh City, the master plan for the Expo 2030 Riyadh site is not only designed to host the global event but to evolve seamlessly into a lasting legacy: a dynamic Global Village centered around retail, dining, and community experiences.

At the heart of this ambitious vision is a deeply collaborative process, shaped by a team of expert advisors, led by LAVA. Together, they have established the core design principles that underpin the master plan, each one developed with specialist insight and careful attention to place and purpose.

Instead of imposing a traditional urban grid, the master plan uses the reactivated wadis as the foundation for an organic and interconnected network of spaces. This approach encourages biodiversity, establishes shaded pedestrian pathways, and fosters natural cooling microclimates鈥攃rucial elements in addressing Riyadh鈥檚 desert climate.

Drawing inspiration from Saudi Arabia鈥檚 distinctive landscape鈥攅specially its seasonal riverbeds and wadis鈥攖he design reinterprets and regenerates these natural formations, breathing life into the site through ecological restoration.

A cutting-edge, site-wide mobility system overlays the site without disrupting the preserved nature corridors. This ensures efficient movement while protecting vital green spaces.

To optimise both spatial and environmental performance, the plan incorporates fractal geometries鈥攁 design approach that enhances airflow, light distribution, and energy efficiency while also enriching the human experience.

These geometries express a powerful design philosophy that bridges the global and the local, aligning perfectly with Expo 2030鈥檚 overarching theme: Foresight for Tomorrow. The result is a new model for urbanism鈥攚here culture, nature, and innovation are not only integrated but celebrated.

Expo 2030 Riyadh is set to be more than a world event. It鈥檚 a blueprint for a sustainable, inclusive future鈥攁nd a new paradigm for how cities can grow, thrive, and endure.