Communication Canada - Government of Canada
National Exhibit Program

Oulton & Devine was awarded the design contract for the Federal Government 2000 and 2001 National Exhibit Program and provided enhancements to the 2001 design in 2002 and 2003. Both pavilions were designed to accommodate a variety of federal departments to showcase their programs to the Canadian public. The pavilion was modular and allowed for the exhibit to be constructed in a variety of site locations.

In 2001, the Canada Pavilion portrayed a new theme of celebration and the idea of bringing the visitor right into the exhibit space and engaging them in a more personal and dynamic way. Demo stages, computer interactive areas, a fun zone for children, a working boutique for Canada Post products and a Government information area were the main elements that comprised the pavilion. An area for departmental exhibitors provided the visitor with interesting and engaging informational areas and was linked to the main area with archways, provincial flags, free form shapes and a carpet design that created a pathway winding through the exhibit. Some venues included over-size inflated characters to add to the festival theme of this pavilion. Many of the design elements from the 2001 concept have been re-used for a number of other federal departments and events around the nation's capital and Canada.

The pavilion for 2000 was designed to suit the GoC theme for that year 'Building a higher quality of life for all Canadians'. The strong linear forms and tower structures gave the feeling of solidity and the idea of building blocks and strong foundations. This pavilion followed the classic tradeshow style with exhibitors on the aisle close to the public, and staff areas in the interior.


Client:
Lucie Tanguay
Program Leader
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Exhibitions Program

Exhibit Fabricator:
Expographiq