George P. Johnson scouted many facilities to house Casa Cisco before selecting a beachfront community center owned by the Brazilian military. Facility renovations began more than two years ago, with a focus on incorporating authentic Brazilian styles such extensive use of natural wood.
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Organizers commissioned a Brazilian mural artist to create a ribbon of artwork on walls throughout the venue. Known as Ficore, he painted on site for 40 days.
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The “Backstage Heroes” display includes photos of some of the Cisco employees who have been instrumental in the company’s work in Brazil.
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As part of the building renovations, Cisco created a new balcony at the venue, which provided a beautiful setting for guests to snap photos while holding one of the official Olympic torches that had been carried by one of Cisco’s Brazilian executives.
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Organizers decorated the venue’s existing steps to look like Rio’s famous Selaron Steps, using life-size panels in parallax view to simulate the real setting. In addition to providing access to the upper level, the steps were used as stage for announcements and performances as well as serving as a popular photo spot.
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A large timeline on the wall displayed key moments in Cisco’s history in Brazil for more than two decades, with lines visually connecting some of those moments to their locations on a map on the floor. Interactive screens around the room displayed data from Cisco’s network around the city, such as social media activity of the athletes and connectivity related to NBC’s broadcasts.
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Comfortable seating areas provided space for Cisco executives to meet with guests in an informal setting.
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In Casa Cisco’s cafe, guests dined on high-end Brazilian cuisine prepared by a local restaurant on site.
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Designers incorporated Cisco's brand color of turquoise blue into the decor.
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