Mesa Laboratory, Research structure in Boulder, US.
The Mesa Laboratory extends across seven floors, featuring large concrete surfaces and glass walls that maximize natural light throughout the building.
I. M. Pei designed the Mesa Laboratory in 1961, marking his first significant project beyond traditional urban construction projects.
The building's design incorporates elements of Anasazi cliff dwellings while maintaining modern architectural principles in research facility construction.
Visitors need advance reservations to access specific areas of the facility, which operates regular guided tours during weekday business hours.
The laboratory's concrete exterior received special bush-hammer treatment to match the color and texture of the surrounding mountain landscape.
Location: Boulder
Inception: 1961
Architects: I. M. Pei
Architectural style: modern architecture
Floors above the ground: 7
GPS coordinates: 39.97780,-105.27500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:28
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