Rio Olympics Canada House

A Nation’s Spirit

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Stemming from a modern, distinctly Canadian point of view, Canada Olympic House expresses a vibrant, welcoming energy.  The design team sought to create a dynamic environment that unfolds to reveal distinct branded rooms, each providing a unique function within the house.  

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Tight Timelines, Even Tighter Budgets

The greatest design challenges stemmed from the fact that the entire project is a temporary installation in an existing private aquatic center which was executed on an extremely constrained budget.  This required the assembly and installation to be completed in in less than a two-week timeframe, and to be subsequently broken-down within a similar two-week time frame.  

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These specific parameters informed much of the fixture design and as well as the choice of materials and finishes and also demonstrates creativity does not equate to the amount of money spent.  

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Pure Canadian Energy

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An enforced rigor elevates the mundane, interjected with sculptural installations by a group of talented Canadian artists and artisans with a transformative approach to materiality.

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The overall environment is punchy and graphic. Materials are simple, honest, and not overly processed.  The transformation of simple, readily available objects and materials paired with the repetition of colour gives continuity to the interconnected rooms. Residentially inspired spaces are relaxed, inspiring, and comfortable and clearly Canadian.

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