Lodgepole Visitor Center Rehabilitation — Lodgepole Visitor Center
A rehabilitation of the Lodgepole Visitor Center, a Mission 66-era building at 6,700 feet elevation in Sequoia National Park, California, reopened August 4, 2023 with interpretive exhibits designed by HealyKohler walking visitors through the park's foothill, montane, subalpine, and alpine ecosystems; the historic redwood exterior was preserved.
| Venue | Lodgepole Visitor Center |
|---|---|
| Project type | Major Renovation |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2023 |
| Technologies | scenic recreations, soundscapes, tactile elements |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HealyKohler Design | Interpretive Planning | |
| HealyKohler Design | Exhibit Design | |
| HealyKohler Design | Environmental Graphics & Wayfinding | |
| HealyKohler Design | Media Design & Software |
Description
The project, a collaboration between the National Park Service and Sequoia Parks Conservancy, combines scenic recreations, soundscapes, and tactile elements across the park's four ecosystems, with a photo opportunity featuring Mt. Whitney as a backdrop.