Acadia National Park Gateway Center

Trenton, ME

The cathedral-like Welcome Center space will operate similarly to a transit hub for the Island Explorer, with public bathrooms, extensive bench seating, and visitor resources.

The center incorporates several sustainability features, including a geothermal heating and cooling system, a rooftop solar panel array, and electric vehicle charging stations.

Separate from the large main building, there are 250 parking spaces, two small additional timber features, a bus stop shelter area, and an information kiosk space.

Many photos by Julia Walker Thomas/Friends of Acadia

Version History
  • Project uploaded by Deanna Varble on 05-15-2025
  • Project last updated by Deanna Varble on 05-15-2025
Project Details
  • Year Built

    2025

  • Number Of Stories

    2

  • Bldg system

    Mass Timber

  • Square footage

    11,000

  • Building Type:

    Transportation (Airports, Train or Subway Stations)

  • Material Types:

    Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
    Timber-Frame / Post and Beam

Project Team
Version History
  • Project uploaded by Deanna Varble on 05-15-2025
  • Project last updated by Deanna Varble on 05-15-2025
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