Blackcomb

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Client: Intrawest

In 1978, Design Workshop prepared a master plan for the development of the mountain and base-area facilities of the Blackcomb Ski Area. In 1985,  Intrawest Development Corporation purchased Blackcomb and hired Design Workshop to develop the surrounding Benchlands property. The master plan provided for the development of the 450-room Chateau Whistler, the reorganization of skier access and services, and specific site planning and designs for the tourist lodging of 7,500 visitors. The first phase of the plan was completed in 1986 and the next two phases were planned, designed, constructed and occupied within a four-year period. Now that the overall master plan is nearly 80 percent realized, Blackcomb consistently ranks as one of North America’s top three destination ski resorts.