3DS: Three Dimensional Services Inc.

3DS Builds The Social Center For Athletes, In The Vancouver 2010 Olympics

Unlike previous years, when “night-club”-style recreational facilities provided for the athletes were met with generally low attendance, organizers opted this time for a very successful “living room” approach. Collaborating with Waddell and Conder, we brought a fun, contemporary space out of an historic building in the heart of the Athletes’ Village complex, in downtown Vancouver. The “Salt Building”, on the South side of False Creek, was a character warehouse, restored and reborn as hub of the visiting athletes’ community life.

In use for duration of Olympics, the space was very loosely divided into “rooms”, with draped rope dividers hanging from huge aluminium discs, high above. Custom light fixtures up to 10’ high were hung over conversational groupings and game tables, with a “virtual campfire” as the space’s centerpiece. Much of the furniture was 3DS-made, including a number of comfortable circular seating areas and ottomans.

Social Center Design & Fabricators

For over thirty years, 3DS has been creating works that breathe life into urban environments and resort communities around the globe. We understand the art, mechanics and business of effective messaging. Our in-house craftspeople are not only immensely talented, they’re also highly versatile, with the ability to work in many different disciplines and materials.

This eclectic mix of professionals allows 3DS to cross-reference our multiple areas of craft expertise, to create truly original and unique works. For this reason, people come to us for those things no one else can figure our how to build. Architects, designers and exhibitry companies find 3DS an indispensable partner. Our “Design Assist” collaborative process is highly evolved and effective – Artists like to consider us their one-stop resource for actualising their ideas. Equally important is that we do that in a way that respects and maintains the integrity of their vision.

We also consider the long-term effects of real-world conditions – environment, longevity and wear-out factor – using materials that are compatible with their surroundings and enhance the overall design. You can be certain that any signage, wayfinding system or themed display we create will make a bold first impression and strongly communicate your message. Whatever your need, 3DS will develop a solution that’s unique and effective.