CITY OF MADISON LANDMARKS COMMISSION LANDMARK SITE NOMINATION. Building Nominated: US Bank. Location: 1 South Pinckney St Madison, WI 53703

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1 CITY OF MADISON LANDMARKS COMMISSION LANDMARK SITE NOMINATION Building Nominated: US Bank Location: 1 South Pinckney St Madison, WI Classification: Building Zoning District: Commercial Current Owner: Urban Land Interests 33 E. Main St. Madison, WI Legal Description: ORIGNIAL PLAT, BLK 102, Lots 1,2,3,4,5 and 10, and The NW FT Lot 6, and That PT of Lot 9 DESC as FLWS: COM SLY COR OF SD LOT 9, TH ALG SWLY LN SD BLK 102 N 45 DEG 01 MIN 15 SEC W,. 12 FT TO POB; TH CONT ALG SWLY LN N 45 DEG 0115 SEC W, FT; TH N 44 DEG 49 MIN 16 SEC E, FT; TH S 44 DEG 49 MIN 50 SEC E, 2.52 FT; TH N 44 DEG 58 MON 06 SEC E, FT; TH S 45 DEG 02 MIN 48 SEC E, 47 FT; TH S 45 DEG 03 MIN 50 SECW, FTTO POB Present Use: Office Condition Of Property: Good Altered Of Unaltered: Unaltered Wall Construction: Aluminum + Glass Original Owner: First Wisconsin National Bank Architect: Skidmore, Owings, Merrill Date Of Construction: 1973

2 List Of Bibliographical References: (Help From The Preservation planner on this item would be much appreciated) Form Prepared By: Kenton Peters, Architect 155 E. Wilson St. Madison, WI Organization Represented: None Date Nomination Form Prepared: Description Of Construction And Appearance Of Nominated Building: Please Refer To Photos attached at the end of this application Significance Of Nominated Property: This building is an outstanding example of j!j'i ODERN architecture, an architectural philosophy that has dominated architecture over the last six decades of the 20th century the world over. Its influence is still strongly felt today. This building is the only project designed by Skidmore Owings Merrill (SOM) in Madison. There is one in Sun Prairie. The architectural philosophy expressed in this building is a direct lineage from Mies Van Der Rohe, Walter Gropius and the Bauhaus. But the design of this building goes further. It reflects a sense of t\i umanity with the introduction of the atria and the interior landscaping with daylight flooding into the work and customer areas of the building; a recognition of the growing awareness of and sensitivity to a concern for the perceived mterility attributed to the j!j'i ODERN style in the populist movements of the late 1960m. Throughout the structure loyalty to the j!j'i ODERN philosophy is apparent; very clean lines, unembellished surfaces, absents of applied ornamentation, and uniformity of color. Only the sloped, glazed atria reveal the evidence of a gradual shift to the acceptance of more dynamic external form; a preview of things to come in the om and Om. The introduction of this building into Madison, and the Capitol Square, the center of our City, was truly an historic event. While it received mixed reviews a and qualified acceptance, it did shake up the Madisonian attitude about our architectural character.

3 Of very significant historical significance is the architect. SOM was, for all of the latter half of the 20th century, the major disciple and proponent of "MODERN" architecture. And this firm continues to playa major role in large urban architectural projects. Notable among their work are the John Hancock Tower, the Sears Tower, the U.S. Air force Academy and the nationally landmarked, Lever House in N.Y. Currently they are working on the J1l1 round Zero, World Trade Center building, and the worlds tallest building in Burj Dubai. The presence of one of the works of this world renowned firm is not only and honor for Madison, but an essential element icon in the historical lineage of Madisoni!i architectural history. As an added consideration, in light of the alterations proposed by its new owners, most if not all of the energy savings sought can be achieved without changing the exterior configuration of the building. Specifically a major reduction in energy consumption can be achieved by installing insulated glazing units on all sides of the building where glazing is required. Achieving environmental improvement goals is commendable, but is not justified if they require the defacement of an architecial landmark. Especially when these environmental goals can be achieved through other logical means. I urge you to oppose the plan changes and protect Madison1fl architectural heritage. See following photoi!i cc: Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, All Alder1ff, Mark Olinger Planning Department, Scott Lockard US Bank

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18 Page I of2 Rankin, Katherine From: Griffin Klema [gcklema@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, :02 PM To: Rankin, Katherine Cc: Judge, Eli SUbject: RE: landmark nomination for 1 S. Pinckney Sl. Dear Kitty, I recently heard that the glass bank at I S. Pinckney St. has been nominated for landmark status. I don't believe the building meets the requirements for landmark designation under MGO 33.l9(4)(a)I,2, or 4 and it is unclear to me whether the building meets criterion 33.19(4)(a)3. Personally, from a gut feel the building does not strike me as landmark wolthy and I would oppose the designation. Respectfully, Gtiffin Klema gcklema@gj:lli!i1 Q!!l Forwarded message From: William Patterson <patterson.william@gmail.com> Date: Fd, Oct 3,2008 at 6:10 AM Subject: [cnlec] Architect nominates glass bank for landmark status; energy updates could be delayed To: cni ec@yahoogroups.com THU., OCT 2, :19 PM Architect nominates glass bank for landmark status; energy updates could be delayed Wisconsin State Joumal Plan For Glass Building Gains (SepU6) Madison architect Kenton Peters has nominated the iconic US Bank Plaza building on Capitol Square as a landmark, which could complicate or block the building owner's plans to update the structure. The owner, Urban Land Interests, wants to update the structure, cut its energy consumption, and bring it closer to its initial vision. Peters, who has no financial interest in the building, contends the change would compromise the original vision. Recent Activity New Members Visit Your Group Yahoo! Groups featured healthy living groups on Yahoo! Dog Groups onyllhoo! Groups I 10/812008

19 Page 2 of2 The city's Landmark Commission will have a preliminary discussion about the nomination on Oct. 15. The nine-story building, 1 S. Pinckney St., was designed in 1972 by noted architect Bruce Graham of the firm Skidmore, Owings & Menill. Graham also designed the Sears Tower, John Hancock Building and other famed structures. The bank building, completed before the energy crisis of the 1970s, has glass walls with no solar shading, and sloped atriums sheathed with simple polished plate glass. Until now, ULI's proposal has moved through the approval process. Messages in this toi2ic (1) ReI2ly (via webposoj Start a n~",jqpk Messages IMembers ********************************************************************** If you are having difficulty resolving problems with this list server, you're welcome to send to the list server coordinator at jdspublic@sbcglobal.net for additional help. ********************************************************************** Jl1\.HoOI. G"OUPS Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ill required) Change settings via Switch deliverv to Dill!)! Djg~St IS,,,,ilgn format to Traditional Visit Your Group IYahoo! Groups Terms of Use IUnsubscribe discuss everything related to dogs. Weight Loss Group on Yahoo! Groups Get suppoli and make friends online. -'-'-'- 10/8/2008