Canyon Lodge, Yellowstone National Park
RETROFIT TEAM
ARCHITECT, ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, GRAPHIC DESIGN, HISTORIC PRESERVATIONIST AND MECHANICAL ENGINEER: Cushing Terrell
OWNER: National Park Service
MATERIALS
The following is a sampling of materials used in the project:
CARPET: Durkan Hospitality
WALLCOVERING: Koroseal
CUSTOM WALLCOVERING: TRI-KES
WINDOWS: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
SCULPTED WALL PANEL: Innovative Accents
ACCENT WALL TILE (FOOD LINE): Modwalls
PAINT: Sherwin-Williams
LARGE STAR PENDANTS: Original to the Building and Painted to Match the Historic Colors
LINOLEUM: Forbo
ACRYLIC PANELS (BAR AND RESTAURANT): 3form
FURNITURE: HF Collection
CUSTOM MID-CENTURY-MODERN-PATTERNED LAMINATE TABLETOPS: Wilsonart
THE RETROFIT
Balancing a rich history, delicate environment and modern needs, Cushing Terrell renovated the Canyon Lodge at Yellowstone National Park to restore the structure’s original vibrancy and character. Cushing Terrell executed a holistic renovation of the lodge, removing cluttered layers and restoring the building’s original openness.
Opaque walls between retail spaces were made semi-transparent to provide separation without intruding on the airiness of the 27-foot-tall space. The eating areas were redesigned and distributed throughout the building for fluency and definition. The design team worked directly with food and beverage management to ensure their specifications were met.
Cushing Terrell’s architectural, electrical, and mechanical designers worked together to ensure the building was properly and sustainably heated, ventilated and illuminated. In addition, exterior signage and interior wayfinding were thoughtfully designed and integrated to emulate the retro spirit of the building and to bolster function and lifespan. This building is a contributing feature
of the Canyon Village Historic District, which is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
PHOTOS: Rex Connell