In the center of Coquitlam’s town square, an immense 16 foot stainless steel sculpture of an indigenous salmon hangs on public display, undulating gently in the wind. Cast glass “salmon eggs” cascade down the concrete pillars, with water spilling down through them at the push of a button. 3DS developed the design in collaboration with …
The University of British Columbia’s new (2013) $133M Pharmaceutical Sciences Building is the result of a brilliant, pan-Canadian architectural alliance, and has been described as “a remarkable achievement.” 3DS worked with Smart Design Group and NGX Interactive to create “The Story of Medicines,” an immersive environment including a gallery exhibit, a constantly moving video …
While some of our Olympic work enjoyed the spotlight only for the duration of the games, this 3DS-built Olympic Truce Monument was created from the beginning to be a permanent installation. The ancient tradition of the Olympic Truce dates back to 776 BC and the philosophy is a basic principle of Olympic values: Sport …
3DS is proud and honoured to have been selected for fabrication of two prominent artifacts for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. Both projects masterfully blend the highest in current fabrication technology with traditional old-world aesthetics. Throughout the games, the official Olympic Medal Trays were used to present medals to winning athletes. Each tray was sculpted …
For the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, 3DS was lead contractor on this most ambitious project – to replicate no less than a full Northwest rainforest and green energy exhibit on the inside top floor of the Vancouver Art Gallery, amid the gallery’s classic architecture of polished columns and winding marble staircases. We worked as …
