Not sure if we are thinking about the same area, but it looked like an old school and was then boarded up and used by the DOC.

Here is the OK county assessor page:

Leonard Sullivan Oklahoma County Assessor Real Property Detail Sheet (http://www.oklahomacounty.org/assessor/Searches/AN-R.asp?ACCOUNTNO=R060122600)

It was the old offices for HTB architects / engineers.

Sunbeam is kicking off a fundraising campaign for a new home at 1411 N. Classen Boulevard.

Sunbeam Family Services :: Campaign (http://sunbeamfamilyservices.org/campaign/)
http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/30809672.jpg

What an eyesore. Classen Blvd. deserves MUCH better!

Have you guys seen the other buildings on Classen? I am just glad that this great organization is getting a new home and it is replacing something old and outdated.

Not going to comment on the building design, will allow others to provide the snark, but this organization does some good work for the community.

Sunbeam is kicking off a fundraising campaign for a new home at 1411 N. Classen Boulevard.

Sunbeam Family Services :: Campaign (http://sunbeamfamilyservices.org/campaign/)Sorry, but Fort Worth has a ton of "hipsters". I've seen them, and I've talked with some in my class right here in OKC that told me today that there are quite a bit of cool hang out places in Fort Worth that she and her "hipster" friends go to. So, yeeeeeaaaaah. I'd take that list with a grain of salt. Not saying that OKC is a hipster meca or anything.

Sorry, but Fort Worth has a ton of "hipsters". I've seen them, and I've talked with some in my class right here in OKC that told me today that there are quite a bit of cool hang out places in Fort Worth that she and her "hipster" friends go to. So, yeeeeeaaaaah. I'd take that list with a grain of salt. Not saying that OKC is a hipster meca or anything.

Not a very scientific study... The old "I heard a friend say it was so" methodology. I've seen very little hipster (or local) culture in much of Ft. Worth... But I could be wrong. I haven't really studied the issue.

Good for them. Certainly a worthy service, and I wish them the best of luck with their capital campaign. The building design may not be the most exciting design or embody many of the principles most of us admire in urban design, but it is a vast imporvement over the empty lot that is there now.

For the love of Pete. You would think that an organization with limited funds would maximize their land and exposure opportunities. I guess they saved a lot of money by buying the OIPA back-up plans instead of coming up with all-new plans.

For the love of Pete. You would think that an organization with limited funds would maximize their land and exposure opportunities. I guess they saved a lot of money by buying the OIPA back-up plans instead of coming up with all-new plans.

Speaking of OIPA, their land use turned out to be incredibly ****ty. What a disaster that is. Sunbeam's work here is far better.

Not just land use, I have the same opinion of the end design (vs the original)

Agreed. It was just a disappointing development all around.

In addition to the main building, there will be a small shelter for seniors as shown on this site plan recently submitted to the planning commission:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/sunbeam1.jpg

Well, at least there won't be a sea of parking fronting Classen.

Not a very scientific study... The old "I heard a friend say it was so" methodology. I've seen very little hipster (or local) culture in much of Ft. Worth... But I could be wrong. I haven't really studied the issue.Well, you got me there. I don't go to Fort Worth that often, but when I have gone there, I have personally witnessed them in masses at a few places. Can't really remember the names, as it was awhile ago, but I'm sure the people would fall into the hippy category. You're right though, this isn't a scientific study or anything like that haha. . . just thought I'd throw in my 2 cents on it. Reading it now, I could've worded it better. :p

In addition to the main building, there will be a small shelter for seniors as shown on this site plan recently submitted to the planning commission:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/sunbeam1.jpg

Just curious, what is the story on those street names on 13th and 14th?

Just curious, what is the story on those street names on 13th and 14th?

Those were the original names of the streets when the subdivision was platted. This info can be found on the County Clerk website.

In this case, this is Block 7 of the Shields Heights Subdivision:

http://clerkpi.oklahomacounty.org/plat/SHIELDS%20HEIGHTS%20SUB%20BLK%207.pdf

Construction about to begin:

Sunbeam breaks ground for new building in Oklahoma City | News OK (http://newsok.com/article/3855324)


More info about Sunbeam's relocation and fundraising here (with a rendering):

Sunbeam Family Services relocates campus after 100 years | The City Sentinel (http://city-sentinel.com/2013/04/sunbeam-family-services-relocates-campus-after-100-years)

http://city-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/COM-SunbeamFamilyServices-Photo3.jpg

Sunbeam has its own page with info about the relocation:

Sunbeam Family Services :: Campaign (http://sunbeamfamilyservices.org/campaign)

With the following renderings:

http://sunbeamfamilyservices.org/themes/sunbeamdropdown-theme/images/renderings.png

They're not very large, but I couldn't find any bigger images at the site.

Ok, found some really good, large renderings from REES Associates (who designed the building) at this page:

Sunbeam Family Services | REES (http://www.rees.com/our-work/multi-family/multi-family/sunbeam-family-services)

http://www.rees.com/sites/default/files/styles/large_project_image/public/project-images/sunbeam1.jpg

http://www.rees.com/sites/default/files/styles/large_project_image/public/project-images/sunbeam2.jpg

http://www.rees.com/sites/default/files/styles/large_project_image/public/project-images/sunbeam3.jpg

http://www.rees.com/sites/default/files/styles/large_project_image/public/project-images/sunbeam4.jpg

Somebody has been looking at too many Frank Lloyd Wright books, lol.

Looks really nice just like my grandmas nursing home in Enid.

It doesn't look bad.

It doesn't look good.

The NewsOK rendering is atrocious but the ones that have followed aren't bad. I'm not thrilled enough to embrace the design, as it is extreeeemely suburb-y, but it hugs the street well, I appreciate the logical design (at least the architects weren't smoking crack like usual), and the Frank Lloyd Wright nod will be quite appropriate on Classen.

I think adding more of this elegant flattened dormers would make this a more lovable design. Renovating the original building would have been a lot better.

Sunbeam Family Services | REES (http://www.rees.com/our-work/multi-family/multi-family/sunbeam-family-services)


Sunbeam Family Services is an Oklahoma City based not-for profit organization in need of a new facility that is both technically advanced and operationally efficient. Sunbeam offers services to the community including leadership groups, early childhood education, counseling, foster care, senior companions, respite care, caregiver fundamental training and a senior shelter.

The new 45,000 square foot space REES has designed is intended to address current space needs and Sunbeam’s anticipated staff and services growth. This includes adding spaces that do not exist in their current space.



http://www.rees.com/sites/default/files/styles/large_project_image/public/project-images/sunbeam1.jpg?itok=nZdxzdWs


http://www.rees.com/sites/default/files/styles/large_project_image/public/project-images/sunbeam2.jpg?itok=G0a5NrBA


http://www.rees.com/sites/default/files/styles/large_project_image/public/project-images/sunbeam3.jpg?itok=b0SMhOdC


http://www.rees.com/sites/default/files/styles/large_project_image/public/project-images/sunbeam4.jpg?itok=HMujkYPz

Isn't there a thread for this?

Post a link to the thread, metro.

Major dirt work has started on this site. Just goes to show how much construction is going on in this area when the start of this project goes virtually unnoticed.

So why did they demolish the previous building? Did they out grow it or was it structurally not feasible? Reason I ask is that the building before could have really been a head turner, but I know sometimes that it is not as feasible. based on the demo pics it seems that it was concrete construction so that would or should have allowed for it to be repurposed fairly easily. from the later pictures it looked all boarded up or something, but based on the earlier pictures, Man as soon as I saw it all sorts of cool ideas popped into my head, if they replaced all the glazing and sealed and painted/Stained and sealed the floor slabs that projected (or reclad with a Metal). I pictured a the center grid piece as stained a dark charcoal grey along with the floor slabs on right hand side of the building and then the slabs on the left clad in a deep red with floor to ceiling glass windows with a reflective coating. Anyway, just daydreaming here, just hate to see buildings with great bones demolished and replaced with designs that I would consider retirement home worthy.

It's usually cheaper just to demo and start over.

That old Classen Terrace building was in pretty bad shape... Nothing like the b&w photos shown above. It had been completely vacant for some time.

It's usually cheaper just to demo and start over.

That old Classen Terrace building was in pretty bad shape... Nothing like the b&w photos shown above. It had been completely vacant for some time.

We usually agree and youre obv the man but I agree that that's the perception that is almost always wrong...

It's too bad they couldn't have built a more urban, zero lot line design with parking in the back. I'm glad something is going back in this space, but sad we lost such an architectural gem.

It's too bad they couldn't have built a more urban, zero lot line design with parking in the back. I'm glad something is going back in this space, but sad we lost such an architectural gem.

I think it is built out to Classen with the parking either in the back or on the side.

Didn't get a picture but concrete has been poured on this site...

I think it is built out to Classen with the parking either in the back or on the side.

I don't think it is, I live blocks away from this and drive by it multiple times daily (obviously can't take public transit by it daily). Walls are going up, but sure don't see foundation slab coming up to Classen.

I was going to say the same thing but I got such a quick glance at it that I wanted to drive by one more time...

From the article above:

http://www.okctalk.com/attachments/development-buildings/5891d1389544974-sunbeam-family-services-sunbeam1-2-.jpg

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Some pictures I took on a drive by today. Not sure if they tell you much, but...

I don't think it is, I live blocks away from this and drive by it multiple times daily (obviously can't take public transit by it daily). Walls are going up, but sure don't see foundation slab coming up to Classen.

I live near if as well but haven't driven by recently. From the rendering it appears that most of it will be built out fairly close to classen.

http://www.okctalk.com/attachments/development-buildings/6735d1392737655-sunbeam-family-services-sunbeam021614a.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/attachments/development-buildings/6736d1392737656-sunbeam-family-services-sunbeam021614b.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/attachments/development-buildings/6738d1392737657-sunbeam-family-services-sunbeam021614d.jpg

Thanks to shawnw for the photo:

http://www.okctalk.com/attachments/development-buildings/7125d1395626813-sunbeam-family-services-sunbeam032314.jpg

From Sunbeam's Facebook page:

https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10152642_10152270649823670_1290499977_n.jpg



https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/1601295_10152270650608670_2143878142_n.jpg

This is a lesser structure than what it was replacing :/

Oh well.

I will say it has much more of a street presence on Classen than I expected. I'm cautiously optimistic.

Agreed, cuatro. I just don't like that it looks like a tall ranch house.

Agreed, cuatro. I just don't like that it looks like a tall ranch house.
Unfortunately the "Big House" office buildings are way too popular everywhere, tons of them pretty much everywhere that I have been. I have had to do more than I would like to have done and in locations that I felt a regular commercial looking small structure would have been better suited for the property.

Unfortunately the "Big House" office buildings are way too popular everywhere, tons of them pretty much everywhere that I have been. I have had to do more than I would like to have done and in locations that I felt a regular commercial looking small structure would have been better suited for the property.

No doubt, it's an epidemic. It's unfortunate.

The residential looking building above is the one off of 13th street on the site plan. I believe it's for emergency short-term senior housing. It is well off of Classen. The structure they are building that faces Classen is much more suitable, but a little too suburban for my taste.

The residential looking building above is the one off of 13th street on the site plan. I believe it's for emergency short-term senior housing. It is well off of Classen. The structure they are building that faces Classen is much more suitable, but a little too suburban for my taste.

Agreed.

This is a lesser structure than what it was replacing :/

Oh well.


I will say it has much more of a street presence on Classen than I expected. I'm cautiously optimistic.


Agreed, cuatro. I just don't like that it looks like a tall ranch house.


The residential looking building above is the one off of 13th street on the site plan. I believe it's for emergency short-term senior housing. It is well off of Classen. The structure they are building that faces Classen is much more suitable, but a little too suburban for my taste.

Been meaning to send Pete pics of this project for over a month now. I can answer some general misconceptions. That "house" looking picture above is a smaller structure behind the main structure, but still connects through a hallway. I'm assuming it's some sort of emergency housing like someone said above OR some sort of "training" facility showing people how to do homeowner type things before they transition into a more permanent facility. The steel pictures above is just a fraction of the main structure. I have pictures of the wider development I need to send to Pete, and those should clarify some of the "layout" issues. But overall, I agree, the suburban, pitched roof design of both structures is disappointing.

This is a lesser structure than what it was replacing :/

Oh well.


I will say it has much more of a street presence on Classen than I expected. I'm cautiously optimistic.


Agreed, cuatro. I just don't like that it looks like a tall ranch house.


The residential looking building above is the one off of 13th street on the site plan. I believe it's for emergency short-term senior housing. It is well off of Classen. The structure they are building that faces Classen is much more suitable, but a little too suburban for my taste.

Been meaning to send Pete pics of this project for over a month now. I can answer some general misconceptions. That "house" looking picture above is a smaller structure behind the main structure, but still connects through a hallway. I'm assuming it's some sort of emergency housing like someone said above OR some sort of "training" facility showing people how to do homeowner type things before they transition into a more permanent facility. The steel pictures above is just a fraction of the main structure. I have pictures of the wider development I need to send to Pete, and those should clarify some of the "layout" issues. But overall, I agree, the suburban, pitched roof design of both structures is disappointing.

Pete - also need to update the status in the header section from Proposed to Under Construction.

Big progress on this project (from https://twitter.com/SunbeamOKC):

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsX1QkBCIAA9PiZ.jpg:large

Still showing as 'proposed'. Isn't this u/c?

Thanks to jeepokc for the photo:


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/sunbeam081614.jpg

Looks okay straight on like that. From coming down the street it just seems odd. Wish there wasn't the pitched roof.

Looks like they are starting to move into their new building (from https://twitter.com/CathCharitiesOK):

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3zbaAiCcAAWpGR.png:large

Wish there wasn't the pitched roof.

+1

Looks okay straight on like that. From coming down the street it just seems odd. Wish there wasn't the pitched roof.

I disagree. I think it effectively evokes the Craftsman homes that are abundant in this area, especially the area around it's old home in Mesta.

when I was passing by the other day I commented how I loved that the building captured the craftsman feel. It is a good looking building in my opinion.

Sunbeam will open for business at the new location on Tuesday, Jan. 13th.

Towards the end of this video, you can see some images of the facility:

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