
Qiddiya Performing Arts Center
Advisory Services, Fire & Life Safety, Accessibility, Acoustics, Crowd Dynamics Engineering
Design Confidence’s fire safety and accessibility expertise played a key role in ensuring the Germany Pavilion was not only innovative in design but also safe, inclusive, and compliant with the highest standards.
The Germany Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai stood out as a bold expression of innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. Showcasing Germany’s advancements in technology, mobility, and energy, the pavilion offered a highly interactive experience through its immersive exhibits and striking architectural form.
Design Confidence was entrusted with delivering critical fire and life safety strategies, ensuring that all systems—from detection and suppression to smoke control and evacuation—met international safety codes and Expo-specific requirements. The team conducted risk assessments and developed emergency response strategies tailored to the pavilion’s unique layout and interactive nature.
Accessibility was a fundamental element of the design. Design Confidence ensured that the pavilion was fully navigable and inclusive, with features such as accessible ramps, restrooms, clear signage, and thoughtful spatial planning that catered to visitors of all abilities.
Collaborating closely with the architects, engineers, and Expo 2020 safety teams, Design Confidence ensured seamless integration of all safety and accessibility elements—enhancing visitor experience without compromising architectural vision.
The result was a pavilion that not only celebrated Germany’s commitment to global challenges and sustainability but also upheld the highest levels of visitor safety, comfort, and inclusivity.