Traditional Building Magazine | Product Report: Steel Casement Windows: Restore or Replace? (http://www.traditional-building.com/Previous-Product-Reports/3-metwin.htm)

December 2 2013

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Some interior renderings from the Butzer Gardner website:

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Looks nice. And who doesn't pick out their suit for the day while watching a little Andy Griffith.

From today:

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Progress (from the MidtownR FB page):

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Windows are going in, I was by there today and it looks like they are making some headway.

This project is getting close to completion.

Some photos from the MidtownR Facebook page:



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Looks fantastic, although I have not seen a bad MidtownR project.

Whoever is doing their interior design really gets it. Amazing interiors. Nicest apartments in OKC by far -- and nicer than most if not all of the for-sale units downtown.

That's funny. They have the same flooring I have in my guest bedroom, as well as same wall color. I almost bought the picture they have on the floor there (from Plenty) but decided it was a bit too flowery and bought some pictures by Suzanne Peck. Looks like I was wrong, as I think it looks good in there.

Went running by here the other night, looks like a couple units are occupied.

Yes, they had their first tenants in July.

Great, great project and they may still have some units available.

They will be building a carport soon as well.

Great photo of this project:

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Love how much of a difference just the windows made! Great to see life back in this building.

I'd like to see some interior shots.

I like the old Native American expression that someone's eyes are the windows to their soul...

However that relates to buildings (not sure there), really does make you realize the importance of good fenestration.

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Be careful. Defending good fenestration is a great way to be shouted down around here. But yeah, the windows are a huge improvement over what was there.

^^^^^^^^
Be careful. Defending good fenestration is a great way to be shouted down around here. But yeah, the windows are a huge improvement over what was there.

It's stunning what a difference this makes. The old, dark aluminum framing and the tinted glass made this building look bombed-out.

Fun fact: Several years ago Studio Architecture looked into buying this building and moving into the top two floors. That didn't pencil out. Later, they were approached by Midtown R about renovating the building. It was then we discovered the original window configuration and recommended Midtown R restore them. I'm glad to see they heed that advice.