Mesa Laboratory, Boulder

Name: Mesa Laboratory
Address: Boulder, United States
Telephone: +1 303-497-1000

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The Mesa Laboratory of the National Center for Atmospheric Research is a research center located in Boulder, Colorado. The building complex was designed by modernist architect I. M. Pei in 1961 as his first project outside of city building design. It has been noted for its Anasazi-inspired architecture and use of bush-hammered concrete to blend into the surrounding area. The laboratory was named the 1967 Industrial Research Magazine's Laboratory of the Year. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1967 (57 years ago)Architectural style: ModernFloors: 7Coordinates: 39°58'40"N, 105°16'30"W

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South BoulderBoulder United States

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Iconic mountain with 5 unique flat peaks
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Basketball, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
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Museum, History museum, Science
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Concerts and shows, Theater, Park
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Museum, History museum
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Universities and schools
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Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum
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Laboratory, Observatories and planetariums
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