by cmccord | Jan 10, 2020
Yavapai Lodge Renovation Lounge Area
Loven Contracting’s scope of services on the Yavapai Lodge renovation included the restaurant, retail area, and lobby, now featuring a lounge area and coffee grab-and-go service.
Yavapai Lodge Bar
The lodge now combines functional, contemporary spaces with historical imagery and colors evocative of the Grand Canyon and Southwest.
Yavapai Lodge Dining
Yavapai Lodge dining integrates in-line computer based ordering systems for faster customer service.
Yavapai Lodge Retail Gift Shop
Location
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
In partnership with Delaware North, Loven Contracting completed renovations of the Yavapai Lodge at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. The scope of services included a complete interior renovation of the restaurant, servery, and dining areas, new dining and seating, kitchen modifications, new bar seating, the relocation of the registration desk to the front of the retail area, renovating the lobby to include a lounge area and coffee grab-and-go service, and refurbishment to the retail area.
Originally built in the 1970’s, the Yavapai Lodge required updates that would enable the facility to provide quality visitor services and experience. The lodge now features functional, contemporary spaces with historical imagery and colors evocative of the Grand Canyon and Southwest.
by Christina Toledo | Sep 11, 2019
Strategic Facility Upgrades for Improved Visitor Experience
The Meteor Crater Visitor’s Center is a truly unique experience in the desert of Northern Arizona. Through strategic upgrades to their Philip Johnson-designed facility, the project owners have significantly improved both visitor and staff experiences. Key to the success of this project were uninterrupted operations, maintaining the revenue streams for this key employer.
Indoor Ticketing Center for an Upgraded Experience
The original ticketing windows for this attraction were located outdoors – foul weather or high winds had a significant impact. Loven Contracting worked with the design team to enclose the original ticketing area in a new welcome lobby, sheltering guests from sun and snow alike.
New Meteor Crater Gift Shop
The new Meteor Crater Gift Shop provides a bright and airy environment for customer browsing.
METEOR CRATER MULTI-PHASE REMODEL
Loven Contracting completed a 3,000SF addition in conjunction with the Meteor Crater Natural Landmark‘s Visitor Center’s interior and exterior renovations in Winslow, Arizona. Originally designed by renowned architect Phillip Johnson and constructed at the site of a meteor impact berm in 1961, the revitalized visitor center features a contemporary lobby, reception area, gift shop, and a retail and ticketing center. Additional hardscape and landscaping enhancements were included to improve visitor circulation.
Loven Contracting developed management and safety plans that allowed for minimal impact on business functions and visitor experiences. Meteor Crater remained open to the public throughout the entire project, enabling visitors to this Northern Arizona landmark to enjoy the site unimpeded.
Photos: Loven Contracting superintendent and Nick Laessig
