The 2010 Vancouver Olympics are right around the corner and much is being made in the city to prepare to host the world; we've clustered some of our favorite Vancouver Olympics innovations below.
Art and architecture have played a prominent role in revamping Vancouver. Special consideration has been paid in these areas to ensure that the Vancouver 2010 Olympics are as eco-friendly as possible; even innovations in Olympic medal making will debut here. However, one innovation that is missing and may be sorely needed is something to ensure that the city cools down and has plenty of snow.
13 Vancouver Olympics Innovations
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Inukshuk Jewelry
Accessories Inspired by Inuit Sculptures & Vancouver 2010 Logo
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Designer Olympic Fashion
Aritizia Stores Heat Up With ParkLife 2010 Olympic Fever
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Vancouver Olympic Architecture
Ecotecture to Offer Strong Foundations for 2010 Olympics
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Docked Cruise Ship Hotels
Vancouver 2010 Olympics Opt For Floating Tourism Solution
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Free Tattoos for Athletes
Vancouver Tat Artist Offers Free Ink for 2010 Olympic Medalists
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Green Olympic Architecture
Vancouver Convention Centre Has Living Roof, Seawater Heating
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Limited Edition Olympic Watches
The RM011 Watch by Richard Mille Celebrates Vancouver 2010
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Inukshuk Ice Sculptures
Jacky Wu's 'Polar Ice Tray' Lets You Channel Inuit Culture
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Credit Crunch On Sports, Tourism
2010 Vancouver Olympics Tickets Sales May Hurt
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Futuristic Olympic Bling
Martin Ruiz De Azua Takes the Gold for His Medal Designs
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Modern Olympic Medals
Vancouver Releases Unique Medal Designs for 2010
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Eco-Friendly Olympic Medals
Awarding Olympians With Reclaimed Gold, Silver, Bronze
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Cruise Ship Housing for Police
2010 Vancouver Olympic Solutions
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Modular Winter-Ready Shoes
The Salomon Snowclog Advanced Has a Boot-Style Overlay
Revitalized Australian Piers
Melbourne's Altona Pier Stretches 300 Meters to the Sea
Couture Bathroom Tissue Fashion
The 2024 Cashmere Collection Merges Fashion and Philanthropy
Chic Olympic Surfer Fashions
The Oakley Offshore Collection is for Team USA for the 2024 Olympics
Olympics-Inspired Running Shoes
lululemon Debuts the Team Canada Beyondfeel Women's Running Shoe
Futuristic Winter Sport Eyewear
The Oakley Flex Scape Goggle-Sunglasses Hybrid Come in Two Colors
Olympics-Inspired QSR Menus
The Mcdonald's France Global Menu Celebrates Paris 2024
Performance-Driven Olympic Athlete Kits
lululemon Unveils the Team Canada Kits for Paris 2024
Modern Houseboat Designs
Jolson's Houseboat Occupies Lake Eildon, Just Outside of Melbourne
Origami-Inspired Sleek Cabins
A.L.P.S. Designs the Infinity Mobile Architecture System
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Chic Ballroom Interiors
The Ballroom Bowl Has Made Its Mark in Toronto's Entertainment Landscape
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Caribbean Influencer Events
Toronto's Carnival Oasis 2023 Was a Celebration of Caribbean Culture
Inflatable Cold Plunge Tubs
The Plunge Evolve Series Makes Cold Water Immersion More Accessible
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
Festive QSR Drinkware
Starbucks Canada Unveiled its 2024 Holiday Drinkware and Beverage Offer
Treehouse-Inspired Norwegian Residences
This House Aesthetically Connects With its Surroundings
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
Accessible Train Fleet Designs
VIA Rail Canada Has Introduced a Cutting-Edge Fleet of Trains
Global Games-Inspired Sneakers
The New Air Jordan 6 Retro Shoes Get an Olympic Makeover
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder Exhibition in Tokyo is Engaging
Luxuriously Immersive Spooky Experiences
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Presents Eerie Events
Limited-Edition Hood Trims
Canada Goose's Hood Trim Collective Accessories Playfully Accent Parkas
Flax Fiber Floating Homes
The Conceptual 'Blue Nomad' Floating Home is Sustainable
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Eiffel Tower-Embedded Medals
Paris 2024 Showcases New Meals with Eiffel Tower Pieces
Olympic Medal-Inspired Watches
The OMEGA BG 859 Bronze Gold Edition Readies for the Olympics
Recyclable Performance Coolers
Oyster Tempo Redefines Portable Cooling with Sustainable Design
Breakfast Bar Makeovers
Quaker Canada Supports Hockey Communities with a Renovation Project
Golden Olympics-Inspired Coffees
Costa Coffee Golden Caramel Drinks Mark the 2024 Olympic Games
Female Empowerment Outerwear Ads
Canada Goose Honors Female Empowerment with New FW23 Campaign
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
Kinetic Waterfront Installations
Tidal Beacon by Ned Kahn is Located at Halifax's Queens Marque
Anniversary Honoring Luxe Pens
Montblanc Unveils the Meisterstück x Olympic Heritage Capsule
Sailing Race-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Barcelona Line is Chic
Environment-First Tourism Festivals
Paradise City Festival in Belgium Won Sustainability Awards
Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions
Foster + Partners and NEON Create Two Pavilions in London
Spherical Athletic Large Ballparks
BIG Designs a Ballpark on the Vegas Strip for the Athletics
Immersive Ice Wine Experiences
Inniskillin's Obsession Wins Dinners Explores Award-winning Wines
Scandinavian-Inspired Yurt Pop-Ups
ABSOLUT will Host NORDIC by BarChef in Toronto
Olympic Nursery Facilities
Procter & Gamble Offers a Nursery Within the Olympic Village
Moon Exploration Fabrics
Columbia's High-Tech Fabric Will Be Used to Help Protect a Lunar Lander
Ethnically Inspired Ceramic Vases
Silk & Snow x Solem Ceramics Vase Capsule Utilizes Organic Forms
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Collaborative Ice Bath Experiences
Kohler and Remedy Place are Debuting a High-End Product
Outdoor-Blended Summer Houses
Erling Berg Studio Designs the I/O Cabin in Risør, Norway
Multi-Functional Event Venues
The Imperial Toronto Boast Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Luxury
Off-Grid Oceanside Homes
Campos Studio Designs a Sculptural Cliffside Home in Mexico
China-Inspired Technical Apparel
Purple Mountain Observatory Launches its New Capsule
Paris Olympics Timepieces
Swatch Introduced its OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 Collection
Comfort-Focused Wellness Experiences
Hotel X Toronto Now Offers Spa Services Inside Guest Rooms
Time-Keeper Olympics Pop-Ups
OMEGA will Present the 'OMEGA Paris 2024 Project' Across Japan
Striking Glass Canopy Designs
Heatherwick Studio is Redeveloping Olympia in London, United Kingdom
Fortress-Like Dynamic Residences
McLeod Bovell Designs the Liminal House in Vancouver
Chocolate Spread Hot Air Balloons
Nutella Hosts an Immersive Hot Air Balloon Experience in Canada
Transformed Historic Bank Buildings
Ivy Studio Overhauls the Interior of a Historic Building
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters
Ugo Gattani Illustrates Paris 2024 Posters Honoring Landmarks
Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses
Fort Treehouse Co. Designs the Baltic Treehouse in Canada
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
Slick Steel Torches
Mathieu Lehanneur Unveils the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Torches
Sail-Shaped Skyscapers
Hill West Architects Completes the Olympia Dumbo Building in Brooklyn
Mass-Timber Office Buildings
Dream Completes the Olympic Games Office Design in Paris
Fiji Ocean-Front Estate Homes
A Tesm of Designers Join Forrces to Create the Reef House
Festive Hotel Pop-Ups
IHG Hotels & Resorts Presents Chalet Programming and Holiday Activations
Tranquil Cozy Canadian Cottages
Omar Gandhi Architects Designs the White Rock Cottage
Hospitality Olympic Partners
Accor Shares Its Plans for Its Partnership with the 2024 Olympics
Caribbean Cultural Celebrations
Carnival Oasis 2024 Transforms Toronto into a Caribbean Haven
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Co-Branded Footwear Designs
Vans Skateboarding Collaborates with Skate Brand Hockey
Fully Recycled Olympic Wear
Ralph Lauren Unveiled Team USA Uniforms Featuring 100% Recycled Polos
Energy-Neutral Media Pavilions
AMDL Circle Designs the Novartis Pavilion in Basel, Switzerland
Physical Activity-Promoting Initiatives
Cadillac Fairview Joins the Canadian Olympic Committee
Olympic-Inspired Dining Experiences
La Petite Maison Features a Uniquely Themed Olympic Ring Menu
Waterproof Vancouver Jewelry Brands
Lover's Tempo Announces Its Innovative Waterproof Collection
Incredibly Rugged Winter Boots
Baffin Has Introduced the Ultra-Durable Strathcona Boot
Hotel Refill Programs
The Tofino Soap Company Features Dispensers for Luxurious Stays
Luxury Winter Chairlifts
Banff Sunshine Village Gears Up to Debut the Super Angel Luxury Chairlift
Natural Light-Centric Timber Homes
Studio Varey Architects Designs the Huron House in London
Mid-Century Renovated Canadian Homes
Olson Kundig and Erica Colpitts Design a New Home
Outdoor Toronto Film Festivals
The Lavazza IncluCity Film Festival is Back from June to July
Free Urban Adventure Games
Adventure City Games Launches a Consumer-Focused Initiative in BC
Local Craft-Shown Bamboo Pavilions
AtArchitecture Designs the Northeast Pavilion for an Art Fair
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Alcohol Sporting Partnerships
AB InBev Will Be the Sponsor of the Olympics Until 2028
Old Montreal Winter Getaways
Experience the Magic with Gray Collection's Special Packages
Modern Artist-Collaborative Cabins
Daniel Arsham and Kohler Present Arsham in Kohler
Award-Winning Toronto Hotels
Forbes Travel Guide Recognizes the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
Ukranian Multi-Sports Venue Concepts
Katia Orli Designs the Kolchyno Ice Center in Ukraine
Crystal-Studded Olympic Leotards
Swarovski and GK Elite Have Announced Their Collaboration
Captivating Winter Travel Initiatives
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Boasts a Series of Winter Festivities
Unique Regional Experiences
Icelandair Boasts Activities that Celebrate Iceland's Fall Offerings
Golf-Themed Hotel Pop-Ups
Hilton Relaunches a Pop-Up Hotel Experience at the RBC Canadian Open
Tranquil Grounded Design Bathhouse
Futurestudio Designs a New Othership Location in New York
Stone-Stacked Dynamic Fountains
Sabine Marcelis and SolidNature Create the Vondel Fountain
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Ice Factory-Transformed Galleries
Malik Architecture Designs the IF.BE Gallery and Event Space
Long Geometric Hawaiian Guesthomes
Hahn Lavsen Creates the Vipp Cold Hawaii Guesthouse
Athlete-Inspired Interactive Experiences
Gatorade Canada's G Arena Was Held from August 22 to 24
Perforated Light-Passing Art Installations
The Volvo Circle Pavilion Uses Tyvek Facades
Poetic Habourfront Nature Centers
3XN Created the Centre for Coastal Nature and Sport Fishing
Carbon-Positive Dynamic Hotels
Studio Gang Completes the Populus Hotel Design in Denver
Orange Marquee Canopy Designs
all(zone) Designs the MPavilion 9 with a Vibrant Orange Hue
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Skate Culture Initiatives
The Bunt Jam Hosted By Vans Celebrates Toronto's Skateboard Community
Women-Focused Art Exhibitions
The 'Curve!' Exhibit Will Feature 14 Active Women Carvers
Nordic-Inspired Alpine Retreats
Perron Designs the Chalet Bertha Project in Quebec
Mountainside-Inspired Bespoke Hotels
Bernard Dubois Renovates the Bouchardon Hotel in Paris
Foldable Olympic Athlete Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition is Yellow-Hued
Snow-Themed Winter Retreats
Le Massif de Charlevoix Invites Guests to Experience Quebec's Winters
Smart Bike Docking Stations
Urban Racks Improves the Cycling Experience in British Columbia
Heritage Timber Rowing Clubs
Henning Larsen Designs the Klaksvik Row Club in Faroe Islands
Central Retro-Exterior Hotels
The Burrand is a Vibrant Boutique Hotel within Vancouver
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Sight-Seeing Hot Tubs
Chicago Electric Boat Company Added 6-Person Floating Hot Tubs to Its Fleet
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Winter Ice Sculpture Festivals
Mongolia's Snow and Ice Festival Runs Until the End of January
Multifunctional Cross-Disciplinary Buildings
The BLOX Building in Represents Joint Thinking
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Paralympic Fundraising Initiatives
CPC & PFC Debut IGNITE the Light Virtual Seats Initiative
Ice Block-Formed Pavilions
BIAD Creates the Ceremonial Falling Hours Pavilion for Visitors
Inclusive Sports Torches
The Paris 2024 Olympics Torch Won’t Be Extinguished After The Games
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Tranquil Old-Charm Boutique Hotels
Somewhere Inn Expands with a 10-Room Location in Collingwood
Nature-Connecting Design Installations
OMCC and Diez Office Unveil the Vert Installation
Cozy Contemporary Hotel Designs
The Woodlark Hotel Features Traditional and Modern Design
Communal Wooden Peninsula Saunas
Oslo Works Designs the Compact Hotspot Sauna in Norway
Sustainable Public Festivals
Ontario's 'Cloud 9 Festival' Promotes Eco-Friendly Futures
Dynamic Canadian Museum Expansions
Diamond Schmitt Architects Expands the New Brunswick Museum
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire
Timber-Clad Canadian Holiday Homes
Naturehumaine Designs La Cime Home in Lanaudière
Toronto Oyster Shop Concepts
Sand and Pearl Will Soon Open Doors to a New Concept in Toronto
Architectural Tranquil Cabin Retreats
Snøhetta Designs the Bolder Lodges in Lysefjord
History-Honoring Vibrant Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint Engages with the History of Making Change