graymccarty Posted January 2, 2010 Report Posted January 2, 2010 Hi folks, I thought I'd start a topic revolving around the transformation of Vancouver for the games, since it's getting close. If anyone has pictures or is able to take pictures of various aspects of the city that have been 'transformed' for the games, post them here! It's really neat to see how the city & the Olympic venues evolve in this exciting time. I'll start us off.
mr.x Posted January 2, 2010 Report Posted January 2, 2010 A flurry of decals will be installed beginning on Monday...it'll finally look like an Olympic city.
graymccarty Posted January 2, 2010 Author Report Posted January 2, 2010 A flurry of decals will be installed beginning on Monday...it'll finally look like an Olympic city. Awesome! Thanks! If you're able to grab some photos after Monday that would be SWELL.
graymccarty Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Posted January 5, 2010 Any new pics? I was reading something that said that most of the venues have Olympic wraps / banners on them now.
memorabilia Posted January 6, 2010 Report Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) Near english bay they changed the flags around this place with Olympic & Paralympics ones (sorry for the lack of wind....) Edited January 6, 2010 by memorabilia
Kenadian Posted January 6, 2010 Report Posted January 6, 2010 They were putting up the 2010 banners along Robson Street today.
GeeCee Posted January 6, 2010 Report Posted January 6, 2010 I wish that RBC would put up the rest of their wrap on the building..
Kenadian Posted January 6, 2010 Report Posted January 6, 2010 I know! What's taking them so long? Maybe tenants complained?
memorabilia Posted January 6, 2010 Report Posted January 6, 2010 Here are some todays' pics.... - The same as yesterday with more wind !!! - Robson street (only banners in the city center, not in the West-End direction)
memorabilia Posted January 6, 2010 Report Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) - Robson square (GE Place) Edited January 7, 2010 by memorabilia
memorabilia Posted January 6, 2010 Report Posted January 6, 2010 I know! What's taking them so long? Maybe tenants complained? - And the RBC building (still in progress...)
olympian Posted January 6, 2010 Report Posted January 6, 2010 the wait is nearly over vancouver. enjoy your moment. here's some pics courtesy of BC-CTV 2010 vancouver olympic banners
mr.x Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 fencing at vancouver olympic centre photo by Susan Gittens on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/susangittins/ photo by Susan Gittens on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/susangittins/ photo by Susan Gittens on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/susangittins/ photo by Susan Gittens on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/susangittins/ LiveCity yaletown photo by Susan Gittens on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/susangittins/
memorabilia Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 A overview of all the possible banners : http://olympichostcity.vancouver.ca/pdf/20...nner_poster.pdf
taichi Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 Thank you for showing me the flags and banners. Is it okay if I see pictograms, too please. I would like to see country flags like Sweden, Germany, and Australia? Is there a sign that says "Olympic Village" on it?
taichi Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 Thank you for showing me the flags and banners. Is it okay if I see pictograms, too please. Is it possible if I see country flags like Sweden, Germany, and Australia? Is there a sign that says "Olympic Village" on it?
taichi Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 Sorry about the double reply, I was correcting my mistake and send the same thing by mistake.
mr.x Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 Olympic Museum in Lausaunne: Olympic Village
mr.x Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/gallery/html/bc_ol...06/photo_7.html
NY20?? Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 It's very busy, but the colors restrain it all. It's very, very nice. Really fits Vancouver.
Athensfan Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 It's definitely a more complex graphic look than we've seen in previous games. Limiting the palette keeps it from becoming too busy. Unfortunately the cool colors don't have a whole lot of energy. It's an attractive, serene look, but very restrained. It doesn't feel exciting or celebratory. (Of course that graphic wouldn't make any sense in orange and magenta...)
NY20?? Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 I suppose they didn't want to be all over the place with the color. Most past Games had lots of color, but when it came to important shots inside venues, the color was kept to cooler blues for telegenic practicality (blue looks best on camera). True for Sydney, Athens, and Beijing. Salt Lake and Torino used more warm tones, but it obviously suited them (Utah desert, Italian passion) Also, keeping it cool has allowed Vancouver to be able to put some much literal detail into that core graphic. All kinds of things are in there. Fish nets, wood grain, condo glass, concrete, clouds, rain, foliage... all very Vancouver to me. In this sense, Vancouver's Look is very straightforward in representation, as opposed to most past Games that have been very abstract
Athensfan Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 I agree that the cool colors make complete sense for Vancouver and for the graphic identity they've chosen. They are very calm and serene, though. Not adrenaline pumping -- something I usually associate with the Games.
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