July is National Park and Recreation Month, and with all 63 national parks open this summer, it is the perfect time to venture out to the places that rejuvenate and inspire. BraytonHughes has designed several projects as portals to outdoor exploration, each one with a story around a distinctive locale.
Four Seasons Jackson Hole, Image by John Sutton Photography
Featuring authentic and timeless design, Four Seasons Jackson Hole in Wyoming invites guests to discover the natural beauty of the Teton Mountains. Upon entering the property, guests sense Native American influences in lighting, upholstery, and carpets. Jackson Hole’s old western history is also expressed in materials, with a leather panel at the bar area inspired by cowboy boot stitching patterns.
Montage Big Sky, a forthcoming property where resort guests and residents will have incredible access to outdoor amenities, is designed as a contemporary take on the classic North American national park lodge. Incorporating the region’s history and nature, our design welcomes travelers to Montana and Yellowstone National Park with a fresh expression of modern mountain luxury. Timeless materials such as regional wood and stones ground users in the locale, with subtleties in patterns, textures, and materials delivering an elegant outdoor theme.
In Silverthorne, Colorado, The Pad is a new hostel/boutique hotel lodging concept that puts locals and travelers in touch with Rocky Mountain adventures and flexible, amenity-rich accommodations. Partially constructed from up-cycled shipping containers, The Pad features contemporary-chic design authentic to its surroundings, where guests can bike up to Vail using a bike path from The Pad or relax in the rooftop deck and hot tub. To convey a story true to Colorado’s active mountain community and reflect the surrounding natural beauty, our team built upon the elemental, clean tone established in the architecture and introduced simple patterns and materials with timeless influence.
Encouraging a greater appreciation of nature and the history and culture of each destination, our designs invite people to slow down and notice the small details, and to take a new mindfulness home with them after traveling. We hope you have some exciting outdoor summer adventures in store that leave you feeling refreshed and energized.