Johnson’s Station

  • Design Award Honorable Mention

Architects F9 Productions

Photos Jason Buss

Location Longmont, Colorado

About Johnson’s Station transforms a neglected roadside landmark into a lively gathering place for Longmont’s Prospect New Town. The restored neon sign preserves its familiar identity, while vintage gas pumps reimagined as electric-vehicle chargers connect its automotive past to the future. A former swimming pool becomes a public plaza and outdoor dining area, and carefully selected materials recall the station’s motorist-era character. This thoughtful adaptive reuse celebrates local memory while giving a beloved structure renewed community purpose.

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