Trivandi has acquired Brisbane-based Cutler Synthesized Projects, a specialist event overlay company with experience across multiple Olympic Games, FIFA World Cups and international sporting events.
This strategic move strengthens Trivandi’s end-to-end services and follows major milestones including the launch of Trivandi Academy, the acquisition of The Bulb and the opening of its APAC office.
Event overlay transforms existing venues into world-class event spaces using temporary infrastructure like seating, broadcast zones and catering facilities—designed for intense use and minimal impact.
Since London 2012, overlay has been central to Trivandi’s sustainable event delivery, enabling experiences like beach volleyball at the Eiffel Tower or Adele’s 80,000-capacity pop-up stadium in Munich.
James Bulley, co-founder and CEO of Trivandi, said: “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.”
He added: “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.”
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.
Mark Cutler is joining Trivandi as global director of overlay. He said: “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.”
Cutler added: “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.”
This acquisition expands Trivandi’s capabilities across the full major event lifecycle, from concept to post-event legacy, integrating capital works with overlay delivery. Mark Cutler’s expertise brings immediate value, streamlining operations, maximising ROI, enhancing guest experiences and securing lasting legacies.
