PRESS RELEASE: F9 Productions’ Local Architecture project, Johnson’s Corner, Receives Honorable Mention
At a Glance: F9 Productions earns Honorable Mention in Architecture MasterPrize for restoring Johnson’s Corner historic gas station into a modern community hub with EV chargers and public plaza.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
F9 Productions’ Local Architecture project, Johnson’s Corner, Receives Honorable Mention in Architectural Design / Restoration & Renovation at the Architecture MasterPrize.
Colorado Architecture Firm, F9 Productions Inc. is proud to announce that Johnson’s Corner, a restoration and adaptive reuse of a historic gas station relocated to Prospect New Town in Longmont, Colorado, has been recognized with an Honorable Mention in Architectural Design / Restoration & Renovation by the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP). The Architecture MasterPrize is a global architecture awards recognizing design excellence and advancing appreciation for quality architectural excellence. The award is the second of two international awards received by F9 in the past decade.
Once a humble roadside beacon for weary travelers along Colorado’s expanding highway system, Johnson’s Corner Gas Station was more than just a place to fill up, it was a gathering space, a community landmark, and a symbol of hospitality on the open road as memorialized in Jack Kerouac’s book On the Road “I.. washed in the station men’s room, and strode off, fit and slick as a fiddle, and got me a rich thick milkshake at the roadhouse to put some freeze in my hot, tormented stomach.”
Over the decades, however, time took its toll. The once vibrant neon-lit facade faded, the pumps ran dry, and the structure fell into a state of disrepair… until now.
“Johnson’s Corner is exactly why we love restoration work,” said Alex Gore, Principal Architect. “You’re not just renovating a building, you’re rebuilding meaning. We wanted this project to feel unmistakably familiar, while functioning as a modern, welcoming hub for the neighborhood.”
A restoration rooted in storytelling and reuse
Key elements of the renovation include:
- A fully restored neon sign.
- Two vintage gas pumps repurposed as EV charging stations, directly linking past and
- A former pool site transformed into a public plaza, integrating the existing pool wall and shade canopy into indoor-outdoor dining
- Interiors that echo the building’s motorist-era character through industrial steel detailing, warm wood ceilings, and retro-inspired furnishings, alongside custom millwork, lighting, and curated artwork
Today, Johnson’s Corner anchors a mixed-use hub, including food and beverage spaces with residential lofts nearby, and continues its legacy as a place where people gather, connect, and make new memories.
This project not only preserved the bones of a beloved and infamous Northern Colorado landmark, it restored its soul. Johnson’s Corner once brought travelers together, and now today, it brings a community together. Past and present converge in a space that is once again full of light and life with stories waiting to be made.
Contact:
Alex Gore
F9 Productions Inc.
507.358.3124
AKG@F9Productions.com
Project Link:
https://f9productions.com/johnsons-corner/
