Looks great! I agree with Kerry, throw in some bold red or orange accessories and it will look great!

Love it. Love. it. How much are these unit going to cost? Estimates?

Looks great! I agree with Kerry, throw in some bold red or orange accessories and it will look great!

agree

Subscribed to see what other info may come out of this... Looking to move into downtown area early next year when my current lease is up.

Wow, if you all are impressed with that kitchen, maybe I have overestimated where the bar is set.

I think most looking to live in "reasonably priced" downtown living do not expect nor want the same type of kitchen that is in a 5,000 sf house in the burbs. The ones with expectations like that should be looking at penthouses. That is a nice kitchen for the size/rates that most are looking for.

I think most looking to live in "reasonably priced" downtown living do not expect nor want the same type of kitchen that is in a 5,000 sf house in the burbs. The ones with expectations like that should be looking at penthouses. That is a nice kitchen for the size/rates that most are looking for.

So true, one of the reasons for living in/near Downtown or Bricktown is the proximity of resturants and clubs, so having a huge, gourmet kitchen is not a priority.

So true, one of the reasons for living in/near Downtown or Bricktown is the proximity of resturants and clubs, so having a huge, gourmet kitchen is not a priority.

Didn't say a kitchen has to be huge, or even equipped for gourmet kooking. However, clever and good design doesn't have to cost more. This layout is extremely basic and non imaginative...even for minimalism.

Didn't say a kitchen has to be huge, or even equipped for gourmet kooking. However, clever and good design doesn't have to cost more. This layout is extremely basic and non imaginative...even for minimalism.

Say what you want - I like it.

Say what you want - I like it.

I am really glad. I hope it means the apartments will be highly desirable and rent out quickly. I just think sometimes this market sells itself short and isn't as demanding of quality as it should be.

A new interior rendering from the architect's website:

http://www.ahmm.co.uk/resources/res.aspx?p=/FCF175F18A83EC9F832D303E3393C083C234259939195E305C 7FF29A89201C2E/007_view_kitchen_101203_lowercabinets.jpg

I agree with Sooner. Better "bones" than the stuff down there now. Particularly for apartments. After living in Deep Deuce and Legacy, you can tell the finish is a higher grade.

At the Deuce we had vinyl "squares" for flooring, and questionable carpet. Legacy was slightly a step up with better carpet and better laminate "wood looking" floors.

Both apartments had nearly identical cabinets and cheap hollow core doors. The trim and doors are in nearly every current apartment and cheap suburban house. It seems that it is the current "non-affronting" design for everyone.

I like that they are providing the "loft" lifestyle aesthetics for rent.

The city is using incentive funding to encourage development of diverse downtown housing options

http://www.okgazette.com/oklahoma/article-11543-living-arrangement.html

Looks like they've updated their website with more info... info I hadn't seen yet anyway.

Anybody with new construction pics?

They have some pictures from about a week ago on their Facebook page.

You may need to 'like' them to see. Looks like they are making good progress. I'm impressed at how quickly they've moved forward since their initial announcement.

They are already working on 2nd level of parking garage.

June construction pics recently uploaded...

Just drove by, the first two floors of parking garage are done, and they are wrapping up level 3 deck. It also appears on the NE corner of the garage, they have a stairwell mostly done 4 or so floors up.

Photos from today via Level's Facebook page:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level62911c.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level62911a.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level62911b.jpg

Those are some nice update photos, thanks for posting them! This project is moving right along! Great to see! They are builsing on the site of one of my final projects in Architecture School back at OU. Funny enough my project was a parking structure that was wrapped with ground level retail and topped with housing. The only difference was that along the north facing street I had a row of high end brownstones for single family occupants.

Steel is starting to go up on the east side of the building. They are moving right along.

Photo from today:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level7711.jpg

Many thanks to Pete and others for posting photos for the benefit of those of us not in OKC who like to keep track of progress. Looking good...

I have a few time lapse shots with Level in the foreground from yesterday and today.

Nice shot Pete. I can't wait to check out the finished product... hopefully with checkbook in hand ready to make my deposit.

I personally think this project has a chance to be outstanding and a real catalyst for the area.

Goodness, that entire area looks sooooo different then it used to back in mid 80's to 90's. Just wow.

Goodness, that entire area looks sooooo different then it used to back in mid 80's to 90's. Just wow.

And just imagine what it will look like the the apartments and the Aloft filled in.

In post #383 I see a parking lot with 11 cars in it that looks like a great location for something other than a parking lot.

In post #383 I see a parking lot with 11 cars in it that looks like a great location for something other than a parking lot.

That space and the old house adjacent to it are owned by a family whom I'm told will not sell. I believe they've had several offers but are holding out for more money than has been offered.

That space and the old house adjacent to it are owned by a family whom I'm told will not sell. I believe they've had several offers but are holding out for more money than has been offered.

That is too bad. However, maybe instead of trying to buy the property out-right from them, the owner needs to brought in as a partner on the project and let them earn their money from the development. There has to be a way to get these vacant lots developed.

This sucker is going up quick!

I drive by every day and think the same. That couple of blocks is going to have an incredible feel.

From today:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level71511.jpg

Wish we knew what was holding up the Aloft site.

The inebriate alternative is still in operation for some reason. I'm quite sure that's what is holding it up.

The inebriate alternative is still in operation for some reason. I'm quite sure that's what is holding it up.

Well I read in an article a few weeks ago, that they will gradually be moving to new location, and the facility should be empty by the end of this month. I think we won't see dirt movement until Sept.

The new facility is at the corner of Virginia & Linwood. I saw pics of it somewhere and heard that they were practically moved in. I thought it was interesting that the current facility used to be the fire department for the Deep Duece area.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/noeltykay/4281285527/

What is the alternative to "inebriate?" Personally, I think I prefer inebriate.

Reality?

From today:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level71511.jpg

WOW, that's smokin'!!!!

Progress as of July 28, 2011

https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo17/2d/ce/46529b9fb67a__1311874969000.jpg
https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo32/a7/49/0674fe35f82d__1311874940000.jpg
https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo18/54/41/66195c67ab6c__1311875007000.jpg

From today (note there are now vehicles on the Aloft site):

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level8311.jpg

Curious, is there anything planned for the NE and SW corners of 2nd & Oklahoma?

Now if someway, somehow they could extend Oklahoma Ave south through the parking lot to connect to Bricktown at Main..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/bg918/level8311.jpg

Would there be an issue with railroad right of way there?

Yes. The planned HSR connection to Tulsa would use the Rock Island ROW. I think it will probably be raised, however.

BG918--the parking for the Aloft will go right up to Oklahoma I think, and there is nothing planned between Oklahoma and the Clark Bldg, also currently under renovation as you can see in the pic. OH the NE corner, yes, Level will be built-out to complete the entire block.

OH the NE corner, yes, Level will be built-out to complete the entire block.

Yeah, I was gonna say, isn't there suppose to be park/pool area to the east of the parking garage and then that is to be surrounded by more apts.?

Precisely. There is a site plan somewhere around here I think..

edit:
http://www.levelokc.com/project

Curious, is there anything planned for the NE and SW corners of 2nd & Oklahoma?

Now if someway, somehow they could extend Oklahoma Ave south through the parking lot to connect to Bricktown at Main..

You've got the rail line there that would connect to the Adventure District. We have been hoping that Aloft will construct some stairs, but I don't know if they'll be allowed to. We call it the "Cliff Route" but most of us who live in the area use it as our access to Bricktown.

http://www.ahmm.co.uk/resources/res.aspx?p=/FCF175F18A83EC9F832D303E3393C083C234259939195E3017 0175C88C5F5EDA/000_Site%20Plan_WS.jpg

Oh, thanks! Yes, outdoor area on the westside & pool/outdoor area on the eastside.

From today... They are kicking butt!

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level81611.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/level81611a.jpg

I'm sure this has been answered so I apologize, but what part of the building is the grocery store going to be on? And is the area of dirt to the west of the parking structure also part of Level's development, and if so, are they building anything on top of it, or is just going to be street parking or landscaped open area?

The grocery store will be in the SE corner. If you look at post 412 you will see the west side will be similar to the east. They just poured the footings on the north side last week.

[QUOTE=BG918;455350]Curious, is there anything planned for the NE and SW corners of 2nd & Oklahoma?

Now if someway, somehow they could extend Oklahoma Ave south through the parking lot to connect to Bricktown at Main..

I agree. These neighborhoods should be better linked.

Businesses flourish when they are easy to get to.

Is there any movement to eventually have Oklahoma extended south from NE 2 to Main? It likely would have to be a bridge like Walnut so the abandoned tracks could be used again someday (possibly HSR to Tulsa). Oklahoma is already a main corridor through Bricktown and could be the same in Deep Deuce, especially since it connects to NE 10.

No movement that I know of. Might not be a bad idea, but man, activism only goes so far, and there are sooo many issues to take up right now that it's daunting if you think about it.

It's funny how these little issues, that are small in the greater context, become magnified once success becomes the expectation--with Deep Deuce really rolling and filling in right now, an issue like connecting Oklahoma comes up because you have to get around to dotting the i's and so forth. Small details make all the difference, too.

Obviously right now the residents can just walk through the wild savannah that separates Deep Deuce and Bricktown, even though it is unsightly to have between our two best districts, but in the future this WILL be the HSR corridor if it is going to happen at all. There is no other way to connect downtown to Tulsa unless you drop the hub down to the river or connect Edmond instead, and then require people to take commuter rail to get downtown.

Is there any movement to eventually have Oklahoma extended south from NE 2 to Main? It likely would have to be a bridge like Walnut so the abandoned tracks could be used again someday (possibly HSR to Tulsa). Oklahoma is already a main corridor through Bricktown and could be the same in Deep Deuce, especially since it connects to NE 10.

Didn't the proposal have HSR going through Edmond, so at most it could be used by the regional rail system, in which case a bridge may not be necessary depending on number of routes and frequency to NE OKC and areas east of OKC.

I would think you would build the bridge so you don't limit your options in the future. As more things get built in Deep Deuce I think there will be more momentum to have another connection, in this case a bridge similar to the Walnut bridge, into Bricktown. Especially if Oklahoma ends up being the first at-grade intersection of the new boulevard from the east.