Creating Vancouver’s largest building wrap

The east side of the building is the only side with a door cutout. As a result, the graphics had to be produced at a smaller size.

The east side of the building is the only side with a door cutout. As a result, the graphics had to be produced at a smaller size.

The building was wrapped in four phases, one per side, over a period of six months. Multigraphics contracted two crews to assist with the process—one to assemble the scaffolding, and another to install the banners.

For the installation, the company rented a 24.3-m (80-ft) articulating boom lift. Both crews supplied additional equipment for their respective jobs, such as support vehicles, ladders, and harnesses. Overall, the wrap used about 122 panels and eight tree toppers. It was completed in June 2022.

As a result of their comprehensive planning, Multigraphics did not face any significant challenges over the course of the project. They accounted for the printing process and the amount of material they would require, which their purchasing team ordered ahead of time. The installation was also thoroughly discussed in detail with the contractors, to ensure the structure could withstand a variety of weather elements. Lastly, all the logistics involved in getting the materials from the shop to the airport were meticulously laid out. This included additional safety restrictions and protocols, as the installation was done during the peak of the third wave of COVID-19.

Now that it was complete, a project of this size warranted a grand showcase. Multigraphics collaborated with a videography team to capture footage of the wrap using a drone. This required a special permit due to the nature of the project site, along with applicable security concerns. It was also the first time a legal drone flight took place at the airport.

The drone footage of the finished product is currently available on the shop’s website and YouTube channel.

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