Pangborn Hall

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Name: Pangborn Hall. Named for Thomas W Pangborn, an engineer who was a principal donor. Originally called the School of Engineering and Architecture.

Date: 1961; renovated in 1991 and 1998.

Architect: Thomas H. Locraft and Associates.

Elevation: 179.69'

Use: The building houses the following:

Style: Modern/utilitarian, mid-20th century.

Composition: T-shaped

Size: Four stories.

Gross square footage—85,208.

Net square footage—72,310.

Materials: Tan brick with yellow brick panels.

Trim: Aluminum fascia, tan brick pilasters between panels.

Roof: Flat

Windows: Aluminum awning

Doors: Central raised entry with paired glass and metal doors.

Note: Pangborn Hall was built in the same period as the nursingbiology complex using the same materials and detailing.

Setting: Building faces south toward street and is on a site considerably lower than the adjacent street. A trellised bridge-like entry goes to the first floor which is above a ground floor and a basement.

Architecture: Pangborn Hall is a mid- 1960s simple modern building devoid of ornament. The facade has tan brick pilasters separating window panels with yellow brick spandrel panels. The main entry is by means of a bridge from the street across a lower level lineal court. The bridge has been modified to include an access ramp in addition to stairs. A free-standing, multifloor, concrete exterior stair on the rear (north) side of the building and the bridge are important character-giving elements. The interior and exterior of the building are simple and utilitarian.

History: Pangborn Hall was built in 1961 for the School of Engineering and Architecture. The School of Architecture and Planning is now located next door in the Crough Center; the architecture library remains in Pangborn Hall. During construction, Pangborn Hall served as a learning laboratory for the School of Architecture.

Significance: Pangborn Hall is a purpose-built academic building that forms a composition with three buildings across the street for nursing and biology. It does not contribute to the architectural or historical qualities of the campus.

Condition: The hall is in operation around the clock with instruction and research activities. To continue to support the academic functions, enhanced mechanical and electrical systems are required. The third floor of the building was never completed when originally built. In 1991, part of the third floor was finished to house administrative offices. Improvements to facilities for Metropolitan College and a new roof were completed in fall 1998.

• Basement Floor Plan
• Ground Floor Plan
• First Floor Plan
• Second Floor Plan
• Third Floor Plan
• Penthouse