Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Center
Whistler, British Columbia
A First Nations Cultural Showcase With Hidden Multifunctional Abilities
A sense of natural balance defines this impressive First Nations Cultural Center. In this complex space, freestanding graphic panels are angled and curved in several opposing directions. While evoking a feeling of natural flow and unity with surrounding elements, this type of component can be challenging to fabricate with a graceful, seamless appearance.
In addition, unlike most conventional museum displays and exhibits, this is a multifunctional space. It is a traveling exhibit, but of a unique kind – it travels upward. Unseen to the everyday visitor, the entire assemblage was fabricated using ultralight materials and can hoist to the ceiling like a theatre backdrop, converting the space into a conference area.
As with all Native Cultural Center Exhibits, sensitivity and respect for all artifacts was essential. In all cases, the greatest care was taken, both in handling and with respect to their cultural importance.
Experts in Exhibit Fabrication And Themed Environments
3DS is an experienced specialty fabricator of high-end exhibit spaces, themed environments and interpretive centres. Our reputation for quality, attention to detail, and seamless delivery has led to a long list of successful projects around the world for government, cultural, corporate and private clients. We are a multi-disciplined team of technicians, designers, and tradespeople with a broad, eclectic range of skills.
We are well–known for our extensive experience with materials & techniques and our adherence to LEED Best Practices. 3DS can meet the strictest fabrication criteria, from museum installations, to outdoor exhibits and more.
“We are extremely impressed with the quality of your work as well as the timely, responsive, tireless service provided by the entire 3DS team. Not only was the project delivered on time and on budget, but your team was able to capture the vision of our organization in every detail of the finely-crafted exhibits.”
- Drew Leathem / Director of Operations
- Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, Whistler, British Columbia