RBC Borealis

Environmental Branding

RBC Borealis office lounge with an orange sofa, ski display and Whistler-inspired wall mural.
RBC Borealis office lounge with an orange sofa, ski display and Whistler-inspired wall mural.

RBC Borealis is Royal Bank of Canada's innovation hub located in Vancouver, designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and forward-thinking ideas. eurOptimum was commissioned to develop and produce a custom environmental graphics program inspired by the landscapes and cultural identity of British Columbia.

Client:

RBC Borealis

Role:

Designer, Brand & Environmental Graphics

Year:

2024

RBC Borealis café featuring a botanical fern-patterned wall graphic and branded signage.
RBC Borealis café featuring a botanical fern-patterned wall graphic and branded signage.
Large blue mountain landscape mural installed in a meeting room at RBC Borealis in Vancouver.
Large blue mountain landscape mural installed in a meeting room at RBC Borealis in Vancouver.
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Challenge

The challenge was to create a workplace environment that felt both inspiring and regionally connected while complementing the contemporary architectural space. The graphics needed to balance subtlety with impact, transforming functional office interiors into immersive visual experiences without overwhelming the workspace.

Objective

The objective was to design a cohesive environmental graphics system that reflected the spirit of British Columbia through stylized mountain ranges, alpine scenery, and locally inspired visual elements. The goal was to strengthen the identity of RBC Borealis while creating a warm, engaging atmosphere that encourages innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

Results

The final graphics program successfully transformed the workspace into a visually connected and experience-driven environment. Inspired by locations such as Whistler, Haida Gwaii, and the Okanagan, the installations introduced a strong regional narrative throughout the office while enhancing the spatial experience. The project reinforced the innovative culture of RBC Borealis and created a memorable workplace identity rooted in the natural beauty of British Columbia.

RBC Borealis lounge with a panoramic Whistler mural, brown armchairs and contemporary furnishings.
RBC Borealis lounge with a panoramic Whistler mural, brown armchairs and contemporary furnishings.
RBC Borealis corridor featuring branded signage and an abstract network-inspired environmental graphic.
RBC Borealis corridor featuring branded signage and an abstract network-inspired environmental graphic.
Wide view of an interconnected network graphic extending along a corridor wall at RBC Borealis.
Wide view of an interconnected network graphic extending along a corridor wall at RBC Borealis.
Close-up of raised circular elements and connecting lines in the RBC Borealis environmental graphic.
Close-up of raised circular elements and connecting lines in the RBC Borealis environmental graphic.