Award-winning exhibit design firm D. Jensen & Associates joined forces with 3DS to create a stunning visitor experience. Located in the Yukon Territory, Kluane National Park is Canada’s newest National park. The Centre’s aim was to give visitors a better understanding of the park’s vast and varied flora, fauna, geography, and human history. The …
This ongoing, multi-year project has brought a major world-class cultural centre to the remote Haida Gwaii, formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, off BC’s northern coast. 3DS collaborated with D. Jensen & Associates, to create a place to celebrate the living culture of the Haida people. In the words of the Haida people: …
“If it’s not grown, it must be mined.” This single idea runs consistently through the award-winning Britannia Mine Museum’s expansive new visitors’ complex. Completely revitalized on the eve of its 40th anniversary with a major three-phase, $15M redevelopment, the museum is now a vibrant, internationally-recognized destination. 3DS built all the interpretative displays in the new …
The Vancouver Canucks “Hall of Heroes” is defined by many things, notably its dramatic and innovative use of light. This interactive sports exhibit is aglow from floor to ceiling with lighting-related ingenuity. The project began with content developed by Montréal lighting effects firm, Moment Factory, with exhibit design by Vancouver’s Karo Design. The exhibit itself …
As a central showplace for classic bikes, Trev Deely Motorcycles, Vancouver’s largest Harley-Davidson dealer, had Vancouver’s Karo Design create a specially designated space for this mini-museum adjacent to its retail space. When it came to building the massive ceiling-mounted motorcycle wheel that forms the enormous functional lighting fixture, Karo naturally came to 3DS. Harley-Davidson is …
Hootsuite has grown at a phenomenal pace. About a year after opening their Vancouver office with 300-plus employees, the company found itself in need of a second facility, for just as many new people. Ryan Holmes, Hoot Suite’s founder, decreed their office 2.0 should be not only functional, but also fun and interesting for their …
The reproduction antique wood Marlin that greets visitors to the Palmilla Hotel beach resort sales center is a very special monument. Back in the 1940s, the Palmilla Hotel Resort was built by the son of Mexico’s President on the Baja’s prime piece of beachfront, and immediately became the retreat of choice for Hollywood royalty. Errol …
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After 3DS successfully built the interior for their Visitor’s Centre for the City of Williams Lake. They were so impressed, they asked 3DS to design and build a monument commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Rick Hansen’s “Man In Motion Tour”. The beautifully fabricated copper globe depicts Rick Hansen’s wheelchair journey around the globe in 1985/86 …
People had long gathered at the end of the runway, just watching the planes take off. After years of this, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) recognized this natural gathering place and developed the area, to contribute to both the comfort and enlightenment of visitors. Working with design by Ken Heit Creative, 3DS constructed a unique outdoor …
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As resort villages go, the Town of Banff is Granddaddy of them all. A national treasure, it’s one of the only incorporated municipalities located inside a Canadian national park. At 3 million visitors every year, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most visited destinations in North America. 3DS was commissioned with a …
