Trivandi, a UK-based events specialist formed in 2013 by the leadership team that planned, delivered and operated the 120+ venues of the London 2012 Olypic Games. has announced the acquisition of Brisbane-based Cutler Synthesized Projects, a specialist event overlay company with experience across multiple Olympic Games, FIFA World Cups and international sporting events.
The acquisition marks a milestone in Trivandi’s growth trajectory, following the launch of Trivandi Academy in May 2024, the acquisition of sustainability leader The Bulb in November 2024, and the opening of its APAC office in March 2025.
With offices now in London, Dubai, Riyadh, and Brisbane, and 260 professionals currently engaged on projects worldwide, Trivandi continues to grow its capabilities and impact across sport, events and live entertainment.
Cutler Synthesized Projects brings world-class overlay and temporary structure expertise in creating innovative, temporary venue solutions and transforming existing venues to be event-ready.
James Bulley, co-founder and CEO of Trivandi, said: “Cutler Synthesized Projects are global leaders in event overlay and temporary structures and we are thrilled to welcome them into the Trivandi Group. This is a pivotal moment for Trivandi as we continue to evolve with the changing needs of our industry, which requires more sustainable, creative and impactful ways to deliver major events. This acquisition strengthens our ability to meet that challenge – combining overlay capabilities with our operational and architectural teams, we can deliver more creative and efficient solutions to achieve our mission to create unforgettable experiences that deliver sustainable legacies.”
Mark Cutler (pictured), who has delivered successful overlay solutions for global sporting events including Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, Paris 2024 Olympics, and Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, joins Trivandi as global director of overlay and said: “I’m excited to join forces with Trivandi, whose vision to drive improvements across our industry closely aligns with my own. Our combined expertise will unlock new potential in creating more innovative and sustainable temporary infrastructure solutions that deliver meaningful impact, and help clients navigate the evolving challenges of major event delivery.”
Event overlay transforms existing venues into world-class event spaces through temporary infrastructure solutions – including seating, broadcast, catering facilities, operational zones and more – designed to meet bespoke event requirements. Overlay enables experiences like beach volleyball at the foot of the Eiffel Tower or entire temporary stadiums, such as the 80,000 capacity pop-up arena in Munich for Adele’s concerts last year.
Cutler Synthesized Projects is already contributing significant value to both the Brisbane 2032 and LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. These major projects highlight how organisers are embracing more sustainable delivery models – in line with the International Olympic Committee’s Agenda 2020+5, which calls for host cities to optimise existing venues and minimise unnecessary construction.
Cutler explained: “Rather than building permanent venues that may sit empty post event, we have the capability to innovate and develop temporary solutions that prioritise long-term value for host cities from the outset. Paris 2024 used 95% existing or temporary venues, and LA28 has pledged that 100% of its venues will follow this model – this is the future of major event delivery. But to make existing venues work, we need efficient bespoke overlay solutions to deliver the specific event requirements.”
Source: www.exhibitionworld.co.uk
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