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Building belief

Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, Seattle Center Arena—like the city itself—has always looked to the future. Success depended on figuring out how to build a sales experience for a city that cares more deeply about what the arena means rather than what’s in it for them.

We focused on building belief rather than on the selling aspect, with the goal of inspiring local audiences by immersing them not only in the arena’s dramatic transformation, but also by establishing a compelling vision for the city of Seattle.

Seattle’s story like you’ve never heard it before

We were inspired not only by Seattle’s forward-thinking spirit, but also by the arena’s iconic slanted roofline. The result is an interactive journey that invites visitors to contribute towards the legacy of a city—and arena—where possibility is real.

Our storytelling installation celebrates sports, music, and community milestones while giving the NHL’s Seattle sales team an opportunity to learn about guests’ interests. Unexpected uses of technology are embedded throughout, with dichroic film amplifying light from cloudy skies, and layers of wood and glass adding dimension. Open and expansive, the preview center reflects the boundless vision of the Pacific Northwest.