Discover The Legacy Building
Step into The Legacy—a landmark destination where Western heritage meets modern innovation. This four-story, 115,000-square-foot structure is the permanent home of the Western Stock Show Association, thoughtfully designed to honor the traditions of the National Western while embracing the future.
Highlights of The Legacy Building:
- Architectural Excellence: Featuring a contemporary expression of Western architecture, The Legacy blends natural materials like weathered steel, Colorado Buff Sandstone, glass, and wood to create a warm, inviting atmosphere.
- Community & Culture: The Legacy serves as a vibrant gathering place for nearly 700,000 annual visitors, offering spaces for education, art, hospitality, and community events year-round.
- Signature Spaces: Enjoy elegant gatherings in the National Western Club, relax in the Orr Western Lounge, or experience scenic outdoor events on the Coors Family Western Terrace.
- Art & History: Explore the Wilson Art Gallery, home to the National Western’s Permanent Collection, and visit the Wold Family Heritage Center to discover the rich history of ranching, agriculture, and the Stock Show.
- Modern Amenities: From advanced event technology to panoramic views of downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains, The Legacy is designed for memorable experiences and lasting connections.
Whether you’re attending a grand celebration, exploring Western art, or simply soaking in the spirit of the West, The Legacy Building is where history and community come alive.
- Steel structural system with exposed wood structure at the Club space
- General design intent for the building: a contemporary expression of western architecture, reflecting heritage of the west in a forward-thinking expression. Warm and natural material palette provides a sense of western hospitality.
- The exterior of the building is composed of a simple, honest, and locally-focused material palette, consisting of weathered steel, local stone (Colorado Buff Sandstone), glass, and wood.
- Distinct, elevated outdoor terraces are designed to offer views of the National Western Center grounds, downtown Denver, and the Rocky Mountains.
- Movement and energy in the architectural design directs energy and attention to the Plaza and National Western Campus.
- The Legacy is physically and spatially connected to the Livestock arena, with the National Western Club projecting into the arena.
- Front and center in this building is a grand, open interconnecting stair that connects all floors of the building, fostering connection and serving as a focal point of the design.
- This amazing structure is topping 115,000 Square Feet
