Armory Hotel Bozeman
How do you pay homage to history with a modern hotel?
Carrying The Legacy Forward
Kimpton approached us with a comprehensive brand building exercise for the new Armory Hotel in Bozeman, Montana. Located in the landmark Armory Building, the new hotel needed to leverage the unique history and inspired vision of its architect, Fred Willson, and update this story for a modern audience. Crucially, our work needed to deliver a distinct sense of place not only for the property, but also for the three food, beverage and entertainment outlets that it housed. Collaborating closely with Kimpton’s creative team, we built a complete strategy and identity system for all outlets. Our work extended from brand positioning to naming, logo and collateral designs.
Services
- Strategy & Positioning
- Creative Direction
- Brand Identity
- Collateral Design
- Naming
Hotel
Can’t start a fire without a spark.
With many of the region’s most celebrated natural landmarks just miles away, The Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman is the ultimate home base for every Western outdoor adventure. We created a brand identity that honors the surrounding Rocky Mountains, Yellowstone Park, and the spirit of the West with a refined, refreshed identity that marries an adventurous inflection with masculine good taste; a balance of rugged appeal and artful elegance.
Fielding’s Restaurant
Eat at the Armory Hotel
With the Armory Hotel's three-meal restaurant, Kimpton sought to create a welcoming, highly personal space that put an individual twist on local character. We began with the name: Fielding's, after the middle name of the building's architect, Fred Fielding Willson. Building off of our logo mark, the identity and collateral system blended modern simplicity with handcrafted expression.
Tune Up Bar
Late Night at the Armory Hotel
For the Armory Hotel's basement bar and live music venue, they wanted to design a space that felt fun, exciting and even a little rowdy—in an unexpected way. We began with the name, "Tune Up," that set the tone with musical reference and a rock-and-roll feel. From there, we built an identity and collateral system that blended musical queues with characterful hand-worked touches.
