You can see they have finished about one-third of the mullions on the south facade.

In the second photo, it looks like they have installed some anchors at the top of the east facade to attach the crown.

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This is the east facade...

Those orangish brackets must be to hold the crown section.

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The noise drilling those things into the fascia was pretty intense, even 6 floors below them.

There's some new signage on the north side of the building just below the crown.

There's some new signage on the north side of the building just below the crown.

Does anyone have footage or pictures?

I didn't see anything this morning.

First new window on south side just went in moments ago. Excited to see this final side take shape and continue towards completion of entire project.

They seem to be getting close to starting the crown on the east facade.

The cross is back. At least on the east side.

https://twitter.com/stevelackmeyer/status/1463333479513477122

Steve captured the cross in a pic tonight

^^^And not just the cross, a beautiful test of the lights on First National!

The cross is back. At least on the east side.

outstanding

Tonight:

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Couldn’t grab a good pic but they’re getting busy on the crown on the east side. Many of the support beams/brackets are now up. At this rate one could assume that they’ll be installing glass within the next few weeks.

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Thanks.

I'll get down there with my drone this weekend.

Just took these this (Saturday) morning of the east crown:

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Wow ! They are all over it.

This is the part that has always scared me the most on them changing it and it not looking right.... here is hoping i am wrong,

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That bucket makes me nervous.

Huge upgrade from the past.

That bucket makes me nervous.
I thought it was a bucket too but I think it's a trash can.

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This along with the FNC is going to look great. Do you know when both of them are expected to be completed? Will this crown top out a little bit taller than the current 500 feet? As for the FNC, I am so excited about that as well and look forward to some awesome lighting. My only complaint with the FNC is that it is just a little too short to stand out except for certain angles. I truly wish they could have added even a little bit to the top with a new spire that is wider and taller than the current one. That would stand out and then some, but this is still going to be a great project. It could have been a game changer for our skyline however with a bit more height to make it more visible. I wonder how they will light up the BancFirst Tower and if Devon will ever up their game like we all had hoped it would be. There is no reason the Devon should not be doing what the Bank Of America in Dallas does.

This along with the FNC is going to look great. Do you know when both of them are expected to be completed? Will this crown top out a little bit taller than the current 500 feet? As for the FNC, I am so excited about that as well and look forward to some awesome lighting. My only complaint with the FNC is that it is just a little too short to stand out except for certain angles. I truly wish they could have added even a little bit to the top with a new spire that is wider and taller than the current one. That would stand out and then some, but this is still going to be a great project. It could have been a game changer for our skyline however with a bit more height to make it more visible. I wonder how they will light up the BancFirst Tower and if Devon will ever up their game like we all had hoped it would be. There is no reason the Devon should not be doing what the Bank Of America in Dallas does.

Good post. We'll see how BancFirst Tower, First National Center and Strata Tower (former Sandridge & Kerr-McGee Tower) are affected. Hope it will force Devon Energy to up their lighting scheme.

Want to say that I have seen Strata Tower glow lighted on several occasions coming from I-35 to I 235; it really made an impact on the skyline.

There is no such thing as "forcing" someone to "up their lighting game". If anything, the elaborate spending in the energy sector will decrease. While their profits are just fine, shareholders are putting pressure on these firms to back off on that extra spend in the "full" times to help pad the pockets for the cyclical lean times. And as the world starts moving more and more to renewables, they're going to need it to help re-invent themselves in the long term.

Devon stands out regardless of what lighting is put on it. How could it not. So I think it's safe to say that they have made their statement and don't need to produce a light show to help make a name for themselves.

Hearing the crown may be more than just a name. Has LED capabilities can do video.

There is no such thing as "forcing" someone to "up their lighting game". If anything, the elaborate spending in the energy sector will decrease. While their profits are just fine, shareholders are putting pressure on these firms to back off on that extra spend in the "full" times to help pad the pockets for the cyclical lean times. And as the world starts moving more and more to renewables, they're going to need it to help re-invent themselves in the long term.

Devon stands out regardless of what lighting is put on it. How could it not. So I think it's safe to say that they have made their statement and don't need to produce a light show to help make a name for themselves.

Agree on the use of the word 'force', Devon fixed the window debacle and brought in another company (WPX - Tulsa) that could have left the state for Dallas or Houston.

Many posters on this forum think OKC's Skyline has tremendous potential, face it, our skyline at night sometimes look dark and dismal. If more towers mirror what we see upon entering our neighbors DFW would dictate who we are as a city, it's our best image much like the impressive Skydance Bridge over I-40.

I'm guessing that the mullions (every other one) at the top will be have led lighting. I'm excited to see that. 17237

Regarding skyline lighting, all these things are in progress:

1. The BancFirst crown with new LED lighting
2. First National with new LED lighting
3. Arvest Tower just added red LED lighting
4. The OG&E building will add a color-shifting LED lighting strip as part of its remodel
5. Regency Tower has also submitted plans for a new LED lighting strip around the top

Nothing makes a skyline light up more than lights in the offices at night. This shows that the city is vibrant, busy, & "on". You all can keep you LED lighting.

Whats the point of having LED lighting lit up, when the offices are dark...lol

I'll believe the Regency bit when I see it. New management is VERY slow...

I'll believe the Regency bit when I see it. New management is VERY slow...

Yeah, they filed those plans months ago.

Regarding skyline lighting, all these things are in progress:


1. The BancFirst crown with new LED lighting
2. First National with new LED lighting
3. Arvest Tower just added red LED lighting
4. The OG&E building will add a color-shifting LED lighting strip as part of its remodel
5. Regency Tower has also submitted plans for a new LED lighting strip around the top



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So we can check off 3. Arvest Bank on that list...

Thanks Pete for the updates. Can't wait to see how this impacts our skyline.

Arvest Tower’s LED also changes color to green

Arvest Tower’s LED also changes color to green

I noticed that tonight!

Was shifting between red and green... I suspect it can do other colors as well, like the strip atop Oklahoma Tower.

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Great shot of old and new! Such a drastic difference!

So why does the crown sit a foot further away from the building than the rest of the curtain? Is it just space for signage wiring or something? Since it's just covering up the old rather than ripping it out, was it just necessary as part of anchoring?

So why does the crown sit a foot further away from the building than the rest of the curtain? Is it just space for signage wiring or something? Since it's just covering up the old rather than ripping it out, was it just necessary as part of anchoring?

If I can make an assumption, it's probably to give more space for wiring for the LED crown as well as the signage. Remember, the crown also has the bank logo on it in the renders.

So why does the crown sit a foot further away from the building than the rest of the curtain? Is it just space for signage wiring or something? Since it's just covering up the old rather than ripping it out, was it just necessary as part of anchoring?

It doesn't look like it does very much if any on either on the rendering or the photo. There are what looks to be temporary tools/ledge to mount the glass under the bottom of the panes that separate it visually, but if you look at the edge, the glass itself doesn't seem to protrude away from the building.

If anything, it has to be mounted on top of the solid pieces on top instead of in the window frames as in the rest of the building. It doesn't appear as if they are removing anything. There may be a few inches different from the glass surface level and the solid building elements on the top that the glass must go over.

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How is the southside window installation coming?

How is the southside window installation coming?

They have completed a few floors with new glass and all the mullions.

Answers the question on did the crown add height to BancFirst Tower, it may have added an inch.

Answers the question on did the crown add height to BancFirst Tower, it may have added an inch.
I shouldn't complain because they've done fabulous job with this project, but I wish they would've added enough crown to hide all the HVAC equipment on the top.

I had to scroll back four pages in this thread before I could see any HVAC in any of the pictures. I think it'll be okay.

https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=19447&p=1178168#post1178168

I shouldn't complain because they've done fabulous job with this project, but I wish they would've added enough crown to hide all the HVAC equipment on the top.

was my point, instead of hiding the 36th floor, why not crown it at the parapette which would cover the elevator building on the roof and add at least 15 feet to the tower; bringing it to 515. 15 feet goes a long way and we could/should have required it - see BOK Tower. But OH well it is otherwise great so far.

was my point, instead of hiding the 36th floor, why not crown it at the parapette which would cover the elevator building on the roof and add at least 15 feet to the tower; bringing it to 515. 15 feet goes a long way and we could/should have required it - see BOK Tower. But OH well it is otherwise great so far.

Hate to say it but no one is going to make BankFirst, the owner of the building, add 15 feet to their tower if they do not see a need to. It doesn't work that way.

was my point, instead of hiding the 36th floor, why not crown it at the parapette which would cover the elevator building on the roof and add at least 15 feet to the tower; bringing it to 515. 15 feet goes a long way and we could/should have required it - see BOK Tower. But OH well it is otherwise great so far.

Not trying to be argumentative, but how and why would they be required to add stories to a already large skyscraper?

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The east side crown is fully windowed now. Looks like they will likely finish the trim today or (if they are working) tomorrow.

In watching this crown installation, I wonder if they are leaving the old glass behind?

I ask because there is a decent gap from the building to the crown.

I saw one window on that top-level taken out, but it may have been just to aid in installation as I didn't see any of the others removed.

^^^^^
Looks to me like they are only using that glass at the crown to obscure the historic cornice by covering it over as a veneer. If they were removing the glass behind they'd need to find some way to transition a couple of feet out to meet the veneer. That would require a whole other level of construction effort, materials and expense.

From today:

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I think they will replace it from the inside. I work in this building. There would be zero chance they leave the old glass as it is like looking through a black and white SD television compared to the blue sides.
I can’t imagine the Petroleum Club would stand for it either. Part of the goal was to improve heat and air efficiency as well as aesthetics.


In watching this crown installation, I wonder if they are leaving the old glass behind?

I ask because there is a decent gap from the building to the crown.

I saw one window on that top-level taken out, but it may have been just to aid in installation as I didn't see any of the others removed.

I think they will replace it from the inside. I work in this building. There would be zero chance they leave the old glass as it is like looking through a black and white SD television compared to the blue sides.
I can’t imagine the Petroleum Club would stand for it either. Part of the goal was to improve heat and air efficiency as well as aesthetics.

the very top (where the crown is being installed ) is above the Petroleum club and would have no impact on it ..

the very top (where the crown is being installed ) is above the Petroleum club and would have no impact on it ..

Kind of true and kind of not. The P-Club proper is 34 and 35. The windows there are installed and done (except for the south). The Crown only affects floor 36, which is also P-Club and accessible by an internal stair and private elevator. It's all private dining rooms up there, I believe. AFAIK, they haven't used 36 for years, but it is part of their space.

Keep in mind that on at least 2 exposures there will be a large BancFirst sign on the crown.

So, whatever the views out may be, they will be largely obstructed.

Kind of true and kind of not. The P-Club proper is 34 and 35. The windows there are installed and done (except for the south). The Crown only affects floor 36, which is also P-Club and accessible by an internal stair and private elevator. It's all private dining rooms up there, I believe. AFAIK, they haven't used 36 for years, but it is part of their space.

P club has half of that floor for storage ... the other half was a condo