5A 1300 Canyon Blvd Landmark Designation Applicant PresentationArchitect’s rendering circa 1966
The Spirit of Boulder builds on the legacy of our past
Modern Architecture Has Shaped the
Progressive Spirit of Boulder
Progressive Spirit of Boulder: Education
Progressive Spirit of Boulder: Civic
Progressive Spirit of Boulder: Residences
Progressive Spirit of Boulder: Culture
Progressive Spirit of Boulder: Technology
Progressive Spirit of Boulder: Religion
Progressive Spirit of Boulder: Commerce
Pioneers of Modernism in Boulder
Hobart Wagener
(Midland Savings Bank)
Glen Huntington
James Hunter
1st generation Modernist: Glen Huntington (1890 –1959)
2nd generation Modernist: James Hunter (1908 –1983)
3rd generation Modernist: Hobart Wagener (1921-2005)
Architecture contributions of the firm of Hobart Wagener:
Schools
Architecture contributions of the firm of Hobart Wagener:
Corporate headquarters -Ball Aerospace
Architecture contributions of the firm of Hobart Wagener:
Churches
Architecture contributions of the firm of Hobart Wagener:
University of Colorado buildings
Historic design precedents: ancient Egypt and Mexico
Historic design precedents: ancient Rome –the Pantheon
Design Symbolism –Banks and currency
Impact of Savings & Loans in Boulder: “It’s a Wonderful Life”.
These banks made it possible for working class people to afford to own homes.
Completed in 1969, the Midland Savings bank contributed to the rapid
population growth in Boulder in the 1970’s.
Government Annex : A K A the Atrium Building
Potential adaptive re-use
Add doors on the south wall to open to the Community plaza.
Potential adaptive re-use
Remodel the interior to create a large, multi-use space.
Re-use development options-#1 save the building.
The ‘greenest’ building is one that is already built.
Reuse development options –#2 build housing on the parking lots
Re-use development options: #3 tear it down and build the
‘great wall’ of Canyon, blocking visual access
Let’s work together to preserve the legacy qualities of the
Midland Savings / Atrium building, by landmarking it.
It has architectural, historical, environmental and urban planning attributes that illustrate
the values of Boulder. Plus, it can have a useful new life for the community.