Welcome to beautiful British Columbia
Photo by Vision Event Photography
Following three days of heavy programming, this was the first time all 1,600 employees would be in the same room, and it was OneWest's mission to give guests ample opportunities to mingle and gather over the course of the evening. Here, guests gather at one of the rising "earth pods" overlooking the evening's impressive natural stage structure.
Abstract 'forest'
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Room shot from the abstract forest dining area: a creative approach to seating a large guest count in an impactful way. The event created an unforgettable Canadian wilderness experience that equalled British Columbia's natural beauty, integrating the indoor space with the breathtaking views through the venue’s floor-to-ceiling windows. OneWest oversaw design, decor and logistics.
Room shot of 'forest' dining tables
Photo by Vision Event Photography
How to create British Columbia's natural beauty? "We built soaring indoor waterfalls, created indoor 'forests' of custom scenic trees and real pine trees, completely covered a 2,200-square-foot mega-structure in green foliage, and much, much more," the team says. Here, a room shot showcasing the OneWest "forest" dining tables, waterfall lounge, natural stage structure, and "earth pods." Production Canada oversaw scenic construction.
Pick your fun
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The OneWest 4-Studio “choose your own adventure” photo experience, which brought the experience home for guests.
Famous Players Band
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Salute to local lakes
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Custom-designed cocktail table graphics feature various British Columbia lakes etched into wood for a live-edge style image that tells a unique Canadian story.
Tables tell a tale
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Waterfall lounges bring in the water element into for this nature-inspired design.
Big bar
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The evening's mega-bar backing onto the impressive mega-structure in the center of the room.
Another view
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Forest dining setting with the mega-bar featured in the background.
Forest close-up
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A close-up of a forest dining setting, where live-edge style communal tables are framed between custom abstract tree structures.
Living trees
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Real 16-foot-tall pine trees added a fresh and natural essence to the room. Greenscape Designs oversaw florals and greenery.
DJ in the trees
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A double-sided tree fort at the top of the natural stage structure allows the DJ to perform to both sides of the room.
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A forest lounge staged against the custom 170- by-30-foot scenic backdrop.
The big group
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The abstract forest dining area uses graphics and custom scenic trees as a creative way to seat a large guest count in an impactful way.
Overview
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The forest dining area, "earth pods," and the evening's natural stage and mega-bar structure.
Lush food stations
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Rising "earth pods," tall, lush food stations, and various seating areas are all anchored by the room's impressive 170- by-30-foot forest backdrop.
Bistro seating
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Bistro seating between the "earth pod" lounge settings.
Making an impact
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Look up
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Looking up towards the focal point of the room: the natural stage and mega-bar structure using more than 2,200 square feet of eco-friendly foliage.
Another view
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Communal tables
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