Architecture of Grand Teton National Park by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson was Completed the Grand Teton National Park Discovery and Visitor Center building in the summer of 2007. In terms of appearances, the building brings to mind the phrase “extreme vernacular,” in the sense of “to the extreme!” The Visitor Center recalls traditional wood buildings, mostly in the courtyard and solid east-west ends, but it departs sharply from the vernacular by combining the sloping roofs with a highly irregular plan and large expanses of glass. The Grand Teton Visitor Center has all these qualities, though its view is much less focused than the South Dakota landmark. The main parti of the design is a U-shape that creates an intimate outdoor space and opens up a large perimeter of windows to the mountain views to the north. A spacious interior, a modern/rustic aesthetic, and expansive views of Mount Rushmore. Further, the sloping section means the north-facing glazing is taller than the exterior walls facing the courtyard. This may seem at odds with the particularly cold Wyoming winters, but it serves more of a symbolic than a practical purpose: the slope and expanse of glass open up the building towards the mountains while the serrated plan echoes their rugged topography. photo by Nic Lehoux.
Architecture of Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Grand Teton National Park Roof Design
Grand Teton National Park Interior Design
Grand Teton National Park Sketch
Grand Teton National Park Floor Plan
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