Ontario House Pavillion, Vancouver 2010 Olympics

The Story

Set in False Creek, Vancouver, the Ontario Pavilion for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games offered a dynamic gateway to Ontario. The 10,000 sq. ft. exhibition space featured a shimmering facade inspired by Niagara Falls, with 40 km of up-lit fabric panels and LED walls displaying panoramic visuals. Inside, a raised modular floor concealed all building systems and extended outdoors with a gentle slope for full accessibility. Designed for flexibility, the space hosted exhibitions, concerts, and corporate events. Lightweight, recyclable materials were used throughout, with components donated or repurposed after dismantling to minimize environmental impact.

Achievements

• 2010 Gold Award for the Interior Design/Portable Category by the Design Exchange
• 2011 Design Excellence by Ontario Association of Architect
• 2011 Azure People’s Choice Award for “Architecture – Temporary and Demonstration” by Azure Magazine
• 2013 Gold - National Awards for Innovation & Excellence by The Canadian Council for Public-Private-Partnerships (CCPPP)