Science World's Iconic 'The Beautiful Dome' Lives On Through New Upcycling Project
Panels donated to local institutions as well as transformed into
limited-edition goods including patio umbrellas, duffle bags and shopping totes
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 11, 2026 /CNW/ -- After helping to turn Vancouver's skyline into one of the defining images of FIFA World Cup 2026™, The Beautiful Dome is on to its next chapter.
The 131 custom-shaped panels that transformed Science World into a 40-metre-diameter re-creation of the adidas Trionda™ official match ball began coming down on Tuesday. Selected panels will be donated as a legacy initiative to local organizations including Science World, BC Place, the BC Soccer Association, Canada Soccer, the Province of British Columbia, the Museum of Vancouver and Destination Vancouver.
The remaining panels will be transformed through a unique upcycling program into The Beautiful Dome 2026 Collection, a limited collection of consumer goods that includes large patio umbrellas, duffle bags and shopping totes. Made from sections of the original Trionda artwork, each item will carry a distinct part of the design, making every piece a unique limited edition.
The Beautiful Dome 2026 Collection will be available exclusively through Science World's online store starting today at 9am Pacific.
The upcycling project brings together sustainability, preservation and local storytelling. The panels donated to local organizations will recognize the installation's connections to the tournament, the city and the lasting legacy of hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in British Columbia. The consumer collection gives members of the public an opportunity to own a unique piece of the installation through objects that give it a purposeful second life.
100% of net proceeds will support Science World's STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and design, and math) initiatives to build future-ready talent and engage young learners throughout British Columbia.
"The Beautiful Dome changed the way people saw Science World this summer, not only as a landmark, but as a canvas for science, sport and imagination," said Brian Radburn, Interim President & CEO of Science World. "By preserving some of the panels and transforming others into useful new objects, we are extending the story of this extraordinary project."
Unveiled in early June, The Beautiful Dome quickly became an iconic image of the tournament and provided a distinctive backdrop for broadcast coverage, digital storytelling, visitor experiences, as well as endless selfies and social media content, connecting Vancouver and British Columbia to audiences around the world throughout the tournament.
"Our goal was to create an image that would carry Vancouver around the world, and it did just that," said Royce Chwin, President & CEO, Destination Vancouver. "But a meaningful legacy is also about what happens after the spotlight moves on. Preserving key panels and finding imaginative new uses for the material allows this global moment to live on in a way that reflects Vancouver's creativity and environmental values."
"The Beautiful Dome became one of the most recognizable images of British Columbia during the FIFA World Cup 2026," said Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. "Projects like this help extend the value of major event investments beyond the event itself. Finding new ways to preserve and repurpose this iconic installation builds on the global exposure and economic opportunities generated through hosting the tournament."
The Look Company, which oversaw the original installation, has worked on the product concepts to retain the colour, scale and graphic character of the Trionda design.
"Temporary should not have to mean disposable," said Jacob Burke, Global CEO of The Look Company. "The same precision that went into fitting 131 unique panels to the dome is now going into carefully removing, cleaning, sorting, and reimagining the material. Each cut captures a different part of the artwork, giving the panels a new purpose and ensuring every finished piece tells its own version of the story."
The Beautiful Dome was made possible through a collaboration between Destination Vancouver, Science World, the Province of British Columbia, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Vancouver Host Committee and the Vancouver Hotel Destination Association.
Product |
Retail Price (tax and |
9ft patio umbrella |
$799.95 |
50L sports duffle bag |
$349.95 |
Re-usable shopping tote |
$49.95 |
Entire panel – varying sizes and patterns |
$999.95 |
Product concept renderings. Credit: Product concepts provided by The Look Company
Note that these are concepts only, final products will be one-of-a-kind items and each vary in colour and composition. Timeline for delivery will be 6-8 weeks. Shipping is available within Canada only or pre-purchase and pick-up from Science World.
About Destination Vancouver
Destination Vancouver is the non-profit, member-based destination marketing and management organization for the spectacular city of Vancouver, British Columbia. Our purpose is to transform our communities and our visitors through the power of travel and to be thoughtful leaders, advocates and ambassadors for our city. We work with our partners in Vancouver's $9 billion visitor economy to attract major conferences and destination events to the city, develop compelling experiences and offerings for our visitors, and to promote Vancouver in key Canadian, U.S., and international markets. The responsibility to build a sustainable and resilient visitor economy is the foundation of everything we do. Visit www.destinationvancouver.com
About Science World
Science World is a charitable non-profit and science centre based in Vancouver, BC that engages learners across the province in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & design and math). Visitors to our iconic geodesic dome explore interactive, hands-on exhibits and galleries that nurture their process of discovery and inspire connection with their natural, physical and built environments. Participants in our outreach programs--students, teachers and families in every region of BC--access the experience of Science World through both traveling and livestream science shows, as well as weekly afterschool STEAM mentorship. At Science World, we inspire the next generation of problem solvers, world changers and nerds. Visit www.scienceworld.ca
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Media Contacts: Science World, Larissa Dundon, The Tea Communications, C. 604.649.5506, E. [email protected]; Destination Vancouver, Suzanne Walters, Director, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement, T. 604.561.9145, E. [email protected]; Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, Celine BecknerSenior Public Affairs Officer, T. 250.886.4307, E [email protected]
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