The Algeria Pavilion at the 2017 World Expo in Astana, Kazakhstan, was themed as “The Land of Light”. The project was undertaken by Hypsos, where Tim Large served as Project Director for Hypsos (Hong Kong), working with Jan Spiers and Dmitriy Plahotnyuk from Hypsos (Moscow). The design for the pavilion was provided by Expo Pavilion Group.
The pavilion was organised into 3 exhibition areas and a VIP suite. The first exhibit area featured an animated timeline of Algerian history using short-throw projectors to liven up the graphics and highlight the development of renewable energy resources. The heart of the pavilion centred on a 4-projector audiovisual presentation developed by MCW, using purpose shot footage from Algeria. The thoroughly engaging presentation integrated a globe projection system to complement the storyline. The exhibit conclusion introduced visitors to Algerian handicrafts, snacks and hospitality.