This was the plan at one time...no idea if it still is. Click on the pic for a larger version...16980

This is the latest approved design:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bancfirst0531c.jpg

I like that one better :)

Will the letters be illuminated?

Post 13 17 Pete said LED on top, presuming he meant letters, but I guess it could be something else

Post 13 17 Pete said LED on top, presuming he meant letters, but I guess it could be something else

I believe the entire crown will have LED lighting.

There will be LEDs @ the major mullions. I assume the logos will be lit as well.

There will be LEDs @ the major mullions. I assume the logos will be lit as well.

I know you meant the mullions in the crown, but I wanted to clarify that.

And yes, that is what was approved by design review.

The first photo of the west side, the second of the east.

Once they got going, they've been moving fast.

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I'd bet they have those two sides skinned no later than September. Weather should cooperate.

They are also keeping a crew working until dark every day. You can see them up there with headlamps and flashlights as the sun is setting. Gotta take advantage of non-windy days in OKC.

At this rate the full reskin should be done by the end of the year.

They are also keeping a crew working until dark every day. You can see them up there with headlamps and flashlights as the sun is setting. Gotta take advantage of non-windy days in OKC.

Right. And the more you do something the better you get. Their speed is much improved.

One of the renovation projections that will impact our skyline once its fully crowned.

Pete showed the latest version of the BancFirst Crown:


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BancFirst's $70 million renovation.

We'll get to see the full impact this will have (especially at night) on our skyline.

Looks like the crown will add 10-15 feet to the building height, 510-515, starting at Floor 36 extending above the roof a bit. Hopefully bumps it to up in the state skyscraper ranking maybe to #5.

Definitely looking forward to the crown *but I admit to loving the aviation beacons lit up and hope that continues integrated in the crown (like BOK and Devon's do).

Looks like the crown will add 10-15 feet to the building height, 510-515, starting at Floor 36 extending above the roof a bit. Hopefully bumps it to up in the state skyscraper ranking maybe to #5.

Definitely looking forward to the crown *but I admit to loving the aviation beacons lit up and hope that continues integrated in the crown (like BOK and Devon's do).

As you can see in this post.

https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=19447&p=1173846#post1173846

The glass is going up only so far and the new “crown” is above it. It shouldn’t really add any height at all.

Looks like the crown will add 10-15 feet to the building height, 510-515, starting at Floor 36 extending above the roof a bit. Hopefully bumps it to up in the state skyscraper ranking maybe to #5.

Definitely looking forward to the crown *but I admit to loving the aviation beacons lit up and hope that continues integrated in the crown (like BOK and Devon's do).

According to the drawing below, doesn't look like there will be additional height because the tower is 500 ft at the roof of the penthouse. The new cladding appears to go up to the current parapet, which is below the penthouse roof.

https://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bancfirst061219d.jpg

then you're thinking the "crown" would cover the 35th and 36th floors?

1) why have a crown then if it's not a real crown (you know, covering the penthouse making a seamless facade)? Also, I thought the top of the penthouse was like 520 feet, the roof parapet being 500. ...

2) wouldn't this make the Petroleum Club less desirable? The crown would take out views from 2 of the 3 club floors. Taking out just the 36th floor would be ok since it's a "private" meeting room floor anyway. But isn't the ballroom on the 35th floor, in addition to other large rooms?

It's been a while since Ive been in there but I can't imagine a crown blocking the view would be something to add to the club experience. ...

Penthouses are included in building heights. Roof of the penthouse is 500', main roof of the tower is about 490', parapet is about 495' (according to Google Earth, which is very accurate pertaining to building heights).

The crown is labeled as 1" insulating glazing: Solarban 67 low-e coating on Optiblue, which is glass. Don't think any views are being taken out.

From this morning; being able to see two sides of blue glass provides a glimpse into the finished project:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bancfirst080121a.jpg

So nice!

As of today that East side is just about to the top. Some of the news channels show it in their weather intros.

First photo is of the west side; 2nd is the south plaza; 3rd is of the east side:

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Very elegant street level. Looks great. I will admit I was wrong on this one from the beginning, perhaps the renderings were just not doing a good job of rendering the glass (Typical). I still don't like to see the International Architectural style go away, I think that is a mistake that will be regretted down the road. But this is turning out to be a great renewal overall. Some things just aren't saved, and I guess that is okay.

The glass has a much deeper blue than I thought it would, also. It really makes this building feel more massive.

Thanks for all of the photo updates, as always.

Catch, I couldn’t agree more. I was extremely critical as well but the end product looks like it will have hints of international style which I really like and it won’t just be a glass box after all. I really am liking this project a lot now.

So I have always wondered why there are no windows or partial windows on those 3 floors on the east side? Its been like that for a while.

I know before the windows were put over them, they were boarded up. Maybe something on the inside on those floors that they have to repair?

So I have always wondered why there are no windows or partial windows on those 3 floors on the east side? Its been like that for a while.

I know before the windows were put over them, they were boarded up. Maybe something on the inside on those floors that they have to repair?

They are vents of some sort, necessary for building operations.

Yea that is a bummer about the vents on that east side. The new skin makes it really stand out.

Well, I noticed before they installed the new windows, that section was boarded up. So maybe those vents are no longer needed with the renovation and new glass.

They are starting next week on scaffolding work on south side to prepare to start those windows

They are starting next week on scaffolding work on south side to prepare to start those windows

I bet the glass is in before the end of the year. Then starts the crown.

This is turning out to be a great looking renovation! The finished product should do the OKC skyline proud! Also, getting anxious on the FNB renovation and looking at the finished product! Should be classy and modern with a vintage twist!

This is turning out to be a great looking renovation! The finished product should do the OKC skyline proud! Also, getting anxious on the FNB renovation and looking at the finished product! Should bae classy and modern with a vintage twist!

Yes the lighting being added to FNC and then to the top of BF Tower will make a drastic change to the skyline

I bet the glass is in before the end of the year. Then starts the crown.

Actually, we've been told that the crown is going on before the southside glass.

Actually, we've been told that the crown is going on before the southside glass.

Wonderful !

Second photo is of the west facade:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bancfirst081821a.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bancfirst081821b.jpg

Wow what a huge difference it makes with the new facade! Great photos!

i want to see the cap... but i'm almost at the point of admitting i was wrong when first announced, and that this was a very very good and positive change.

On announcement I thought the new glass seemed sort of imitative (same blue glass look as devon), but it turns out the slightly darker blue is absolutely gorgeous. New skyline looking more modern and 'grown up'.

I see it daily from our apartment near OUHSC and it's been looking great going up.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bancfirst082121a.jpg

This is looking really sharp.

I remember the (residential?) AC condenser units on the roof being mentioned years ago... but I couldn't find the post. Do we know if part of this renovation will include removing those? Still surprising how much of a difference this makes so far. Can't wait to see it light up at night!

Almost complete on the east side:

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Platform is being installed so they can start on the south facade:

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http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bancfirst082921a.jpg

Such a beautiful transformation from the dreary days of the Cotter Ranch Tower!

Yes, this is one of my favorite developments. The skyline will look very modern without the black box, lol.

It's just insane how much a set of windows can do for a place. Wow, just wow. I can't wait for this to be finished!

West side finishing up:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bancfirst092321a.jpg

So my question is why are there floors that didn't get new windows? Hope it doesn't stay like this because it looks tacky.

So my question is why are there floors that didn't get new windows? Hope it doesn't stay like this because it looks tacky.

Of course they will get new windows. They just have to work around existing tenants.

Ok, I just didn't know if they had the same "venting" floors like on the east side.

The lifts are being set up on the south side this morning. Expect to see activity happening soon there now!

On the east side of tower, a portion of the windows where the crown will be are currently occupied by what looks like plywood.

I'll get out there with my drone over the weekend and she what's what.

What’s up with the weird shade of windows about half way up on the east side? Is that going to be fixed

What’s up with the weird shade of windows about half way up on the east side? Is that going to be fixed

No.

It's venting for mechanics within the building.

It's always been there... They did change the grills out to a blue color.

On the east side of tower, a portion of the windows where the crown will be are currently occupied by what looks like plywood.

Tornado damage?

I noticed this evening they have started to cover the mullions on the south side of the building.

I noticed this evening they have started to cover the mullions on the south side of the building.

Yup started Tuesday morning