Just taken by Urban Pioneer:



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Are there any plans to do something with the corner building just east of this structure? Looks like it may have been an old gas station?

Are there any plans to do something with the corner building just east of this structure? Looks like it may have been an old gas station?

Nope.

Just leased it out to Prototek .

Nope.

Just leased it out to Prototek .

Do you know if Prototek has any plans to improve the building or grounds at all?

Either Fassler/Dust Bowl is paying really high rents or Midtown Renaissance folks arent making a whole lot because construction costs on this have to be quite high. Either way, Im glad to see it but just thinking of the economics of it and how you have to get some really good rents to pay for this type of new construction.

^^Huh?

If they're building a new building for themselves, I highly doubt they're going to rent it month to month.

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^^Huh?

If they're building a new building for themselves, I highly doubt they're going to rent it month to month.

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MidtownR is building it for them.

There is other leasable space in the building. I'm sure the numbers work for MidtownR or they wouldn't be building it. That said, they also obviously have a strategy of first building amenities in the area to unlock residential development potential. It's big-picture and long-term; something we haven't seen a lot of in downtown in the past.

Those two establishments are going to rake in a massive amount of cash.

They are both quite big and given the established track record of the concepts and the jam-packed McNellie's right across the street, I'm sure this whole thing will be an absolute homerun.


Wouldn't be surprised if MidtownR didn't work a deal whereby they get a percentage of revenues to supplement the base rent; common practice in retail/restaurant leases.

MidtownR is building it for them.

Oh wow, that I was not aware of. Thanks for pointing that out! ;-)

Cheap beer there will not be...

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There is other leasable space in the building. I'm sure the numbers work for MidtownR or they wouldn't be building it. That said, they also obviously have a strategy of first building amenities in the area to unlock residential development potential. It's big-picture and long-term; something we haven't seen a lot of in downtown in the past.

I agree. Midtown is doing right where Lower Bricktown failed in my opinion. They have vision and a long term strategy.

Do you know if Prototek has any plans to improve the building or grounds at all?


As a member of Prototek, I can say that it's been improved quite a bit on the inside already.

Oh wow, that I was not aware of. Thanks for pointing that out! ;-)

Cheap beer there will not be...

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Oh I don't know. Fassler in Tulsa has some cheaper options but obviously the better the beer, the more you'll pay.


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Those two establishments are going to rake in a massive amount of cash.

They are both quite big and given the established track record of the concepts and the jam-packed McNellie's right across the street, I'm sure this whole thing will be an absolute homerun.


Wouldn't be surprised if MidtownR didn't work a deal whereby they get a percentage of revenues to supplement the base rent; common practice in retail/restaurant leases.

The edge, the ambassador, and ocu law coming online around the same time with Lift in the pipeline for next year should definitely help them as well. I know Packard and the other restaurants in the area have to be fired up about the future. Dropping 500-1000 more people downtown in the immediate area can't do anything but help.


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Thanks to catch22 for all these.

Note the steel frame on the facade facing 10th, the will support the yellow, wavy mesh that will be the most prominent architectural feature:



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That steel has been going up for about a week now. Already softening the appearance.

From the second level (Fassler Hall) looking south towards downtown, There is going to be a nice view (can also see it in the last photo above):



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Thanks to catch22 for all these.

Note the steel frame on the facade facing 10th, the will support the yellow, wavy mesh that will be the most prominent architectural feature:

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Same yellow mesh they used on the 1212 Walker Building

From the second level (Fassler Hall) looking south towards downtown, There is going to be a nice view (can also see it in the last photo above):



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


Will have nice views of future tower(s) construction as well!

This place is going to be so cool!

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It's starting to make a lot more sense visually. Never doubted for an instant!

Thanks 5Alive!

That outdoor area on the 2nd level for Fassler Hall -- with a large covered patio -- is going to offer some nice skyline views and be quite the happening place. Will bring all kinds of energy to the street.

Between this and Bleu Garten (both should open this fall) we will have a great pull and link between Auto Alley and Midtown; one of those key links between districts Sid mentioned in another thread.

The area between is likely fill pretty rapidly and with lots of continued in fill.

Really, all the bigger pieces are in place or in case of the streetcar, will soon be.

All from the Fitzsimmons Architecture Facebook page:



These are the overhead doors that will open from Fassler Hall onto the 2nd level covered patio:
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Looking out the front of Dust Bowl on the ground level:
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Brick is going up:
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That patio is going to be so awesome.

As this is starting to come together, let's take a closer look at Fassler Hall.

First of all, it will be *huge* with about 2/3rd of the seating outdoors and the indoor space opening to it with six big overhead doors. There will also be an outdoor fireplace and a movable band stand which will me moved out into the outdoor beer garden on nice days.

You can see a line of higher counters on the south exposure which should offer great skyline views. There are stairs that connect Fassler with the Dust Bowl Lounge directly below.


(Yellow = indoors; pink = covered outdoors; blue = uncovered outdoors):
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This is supposed to be open late this year right? Do we know if they will have outdoor heaters?

Edit: Never mind, I see the fireplace.

WOW !

FH/DB will certainly be the place to be once it opens.

This is supposed to be open late this year right? Do we know if they will have outdoor heaters?

Edit: Never mind, I see the fireplace.

I bet they have outdoor heaters as well, especially since a good percentage of the seating will be outdoors.

This place is pretty darn massive; one of the biggest bars in OKC.

I bet they have outdoor heaters as well, especially since a good percentage of the seating will be outdoors.

This place is pretty darn massive; one of the biggest bars in OKC.

It's huge, and I bet it'll be tough to get a table most nights.

Yep, it really is huge. I briefly wandered by tonight and was really surprised at the scale of it.

Yep, it really is huge. I briefly wandered by tonight and was really surprised at the scale of it.

I think it's going to have some real impact on future development on 10th, just due to the scale and presence.

Have been told to expect these to open closer to jan

That floor chart looks much much better than what I saw in Tulsa. I had just come from Europe last September and traveled up to Tulsa to run an errand and was super disappointed with it. If they can figure out the beer and food and do it better than they've got in Tulsa, this could definitely make the cut for a semi-authentic Biergarten experience.

Drove by last night and it looks like they have glass going up on the southside. By the way, any idea what is going on south of this? There is a large fence set up. I assume it is just storage for the equipment for the Fassler Hall/Dust Bowl, but wanted to be sure.

Drove by last night and it looks like they have glass going up on the southside. By the way, any idea what is going on south of this? There is a large fence set up. I assume it is just storage for the equipment for the Fassler Hall/Dust Bowl, but wanted to be sure.

Staging for St Anthony's expansion I believe.

From cath22 -- moving fast now:



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When this is done it is going to be very cool! Currently it looks like a parking garage..
This is another situation where Tulsa is going to get even more upset at upset because the OKC location of a Tulsa original bar is cooler..

I completely agree, Nick! I can't to see people glaring over the second floor. I constantly tell all of my Tulsa buddies what it happening in OKC, and they don't understand yet. Soon they will understand :)

Also, what is Elliot Nelson's next venture in OKC, Pete? I hope (know) that it's just beginnging...

I completely agree, Nick! I can't to see people glaring over the second floor. I constantly tell all of my Tulsa buddies what it happening in OKC, and they don't understand yet. Soon they will understand :)

Also, what is Elliot Nelson's next venture in OKC, Pete? I hope (know) that it's just beginnging...

I would think something like El Guapo. That's pretty much the only current venture in Tulsa that he hasn't brought here yet (he has several new concepts planned in Tulsa as well).

He has Dilly Deli too, and I think one or two more now (I can't keep up).

Phi Alpha Brother.

He has Dilly Deli too, and I think one or two more now (I can't keep up).

Phi Alpha Brother.

He's definitely making waves up the turnpike and now here.

Same to you sir.

He has Dilly Deli too, and I think one or two more now (I can't keep up).

Phi Alpha Brother.


He's definitely making waves up the turnpike and now here.

Same to you sir.

I'm pretty sure you guys just had a moment.

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From the Fitzsimmons Architecture Facebook page :

This is inside Fassler Hall showing the long bar and the overhead doors that open to the huge outdoor beer garden:
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Beer Garden looking back towards the other side of the overhead doors:
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This is going to be a first class deal.

This is going to be a first class deal.

Definitely. It'll easily be one of the more popular places in the city.

Awesome.

This is starting to get real... Print ad (from https://twitter.com/babycrane88):

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I hope the waitresses dress in those german girl clothes.

That doesn't sound sexist at all.

How would it be sexist? It wouldn't be all that different from Twin Peaks..

How would it be sexist? It wouldn't be all that different from Twin Peaks..

Which is extremely sexist...

I would say tacky more than sexist. They do know what they are getting into when they apply.

Ok

Which is extremely sexist...
I don't see them getting sued for sexism...it's themed and a standard these days, but hey, to each their own ;)

I hope the waitresses dress in those german girl clothes.

I'll second this.

That doesn't sound sexist at all.

If it makes you feel any better, I only want them to wear those outfits if they're attractive.

If it makes you feel any better, I only want them to wear those outfits if they're attractive.

I'll have to second this one as well. :D

They don't wear clothes like that in Tulsa. Would seem a little bit hokey if you ask me. Bartenders at McNellie's don't dress like leprechauns.