The new Snow Lodge at the Old Faithful area of Yellowstone National Park is located in the Old Faithful Historic District. One of the buildings in the district, Old Faithful Inn, is also a National Landmark.

The space requirements are similar to some of the notable lodges in Yellowstone National Park with dining, bar/lounge, fast food restaurant, gift shop, ski shop, maintenance and administrative offices, as well as 100 lodge guestrooms and supporting housekeeping areas.

The design of the new Snow Lodge has taken into consideration the design and "rustic" style of architecture of the historic park buildings in its massing, site orientation, and materials selection but also reflects a modern structure in its use of materials and detailing. The building is an "accessory" to nature employing native materials that blend best with the environment.

There are three primary entries to the building that tie into a two-story lobby space with public restrooms and coat storage for heavy clothing. The entry to the south addresses visitors arriving from bus and snowcoach vehicles. The porte-cochere entry from the west picks up visitor's arriving in private automobiles and snowmobiles while the entry to the north ties visitor foot traffic to the foot path network which leads to the Old Faithful Geyser and Park Service Visitor's Center.

A&E Architects and our consultants provided a complete range of design services including site development, architectural design, interior design, food service design, furniture and furnishings, signage and graphics and full-time, on-site project administration during construction.

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