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As the beginning of a new “skier’s village,” Whitetail’s base facility has the character of a small village center reflecting the architectural style of the region. The site design welcomes skiers with a clear view of the ski runs. The layout in several buildings connected by a bridge creates a sense of place while respecting the mountain and surrounding environment.
Starting with nothing but raw land located two hours from Washington, DC, Banwell Architects designed the base buildings for the first new major ski area to be built in the eastern United States in the past twenty years. The project included the “skier village” center with essential skier services: base lodge, ski rental, and children center.
The design team, led by Stuart White and Roy Banwell, integrated the building design with the mountain. The site design incorporates a sensitivity to the environment, including wildlife and energy efficiency, and insures the buildings will not obscure the view of the runs from arriving skiers.
“Their design sense speaks for itself, and is evidenced by the awards they receive,” stated Charles Carroll, former President. “First of all, they know the requirements of a ski resort. We found them flexible, they listened, and they learned our needs. They keep their egos out of the way to a refreshing degree, and that makes the entire team work better.”
Whitetail Ski and Summer Resort was recognized with the 1993 Honor Award from the Vermont Chapter of American Institute of Architects and the 1992 Best Overall Resort Design in Snow Country’s National Ski Area Design Awards.
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30,000 Square feet for base lodge, ski rental, and children's center
Construction Cost: $3,400,000
Completion: 1991
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