uhhhhhhhhh, yeah. I'm not sure how I feel about that. At least it will be unique I guess. Hope they don't have too much glare. Could start fires in all directions next summer, lol.

As long as none of the building surfaces are the right sort of concave shape I suspect there won't be a repeat of that highrise heat beam of doom issue.

uhhhhhhhhh, yeah. I'm not sure how I feel about that. At least it will be unique I guess. Hope they don't have too much glare. Could start fires in all directions next summer, lol.


https://youtu.be/tUJQigu0_04

I was thinking the same thing. During the heat of the summer it will probably cook the trees and parked cars that are in close proximity.

Can't tell from the photo... Is the finish more matte or shiny. Looks more like brushed and would be less of a glare.

Yeah, it's shiny but not overly so.

I admire the ambition of doing something unique vs. stucco or brick.

Yeah, it's shiny but not overly so.

I admire the ambition of doing something unique vs. stucco or brick.

And for doing it in such a highly visible location. :congrats:

Hmmm.

Hmmm...yes indeed. I always admired the renderings but the real thing seems so much more...metal...more shiny than expected. Full disclosure...I have only seen pictures so far. I am hoping for the best and I always applaud builders who are willing to try new things.

Looks awesome, but rain and hailstorms will be LOUD.

How intense is it going to reflect the sun?

This could be brutal to drive by early in the morning.

I drove by as the sun was setting yesterday evening. The glare was definitely strong, though probably not as strong as it could be and didn't come anywhere near making me uncomfortable driving down 16th. The saving grace is/will be that I have to imagine the length of time there will be any meaningful glare will be minimal due to the trees, houses, etc. providing cover while driving east on 16th. Also can't imagine it will be that distracting going N/S on Classen for similar reasons and that I don't think cars will ever really be driving directly into the glare in the mornings given how the building is situated and the location of the sunrise. Once the sun gets high enough I doubt it'll present any significant issues. If I lived in one of the houses directly across Classen I would probably not be as optimistic, however.

But personally - I think it looks great!

I drive by this often and I am anxious to see if this material looks as good as im hoping it will. This project is almost perfect imo. It activates Classen while being an inviting entrance to the plaza. It is going to add some retail to the area and put a lot more people within walking distance to everything in the plaza.

16th Street between Classen and the plaza is sizzling right now with new development.

It is pretty cool and different. No EFIS or Dry-Vit here. Maybe over time it will develop the soft patina of a vintage Airstream trailer.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16110219a.jpg

^

Now that a bunch of the shingles are up, they aren't that shiny; I can't imagine they will cause any reflection problems.

Beins shingles and not a large solid reflective surface helps as well.. and I love the way it looks!

This building is going to be hot hot hot.

This building is going to be hot hot hot.

Almost exactly what I was going to say. But did you mean it figuratively or literally?

Almost exactly what I was going to say. But did you mean it figuratively or literally?

lol figuratively. this is going to be a really nice project.

This project is so good that it makes me hope for better things for this entire intersection. Would be nice to see better pedestrian access across Classen. I wonder if Braum's or Classen Tire Shop would ever sell for the right price? And above all else, hoping that those God-awful renderings for the parcel south of Homeland never become reality.

This project is so good that it makes me hope for better things for this entire intersection. Would be nice to see better pedestrian access across Classen. I wonder if Braum's or Classen Tire Shop would ever sell for the right price? And above all else, hoping that those God-awful renderings for the parcel south of Homeland never become reality.

My understanding and someone please correct me if I am wrong is that Braum's owns the land behind (west) the current store. That makes me think that they will one day build a new store there.

My understanding and someone please correct me if I am wrong is that Braum's owns the land behind (west) the current store. That makes me think that they will one day build a new store there.

Yes, Braum's owns it but that's been the case for quite a while so I wouldn't get my hopes up.

As much as I like to bag on Braum's, that location would honestly be perfect for them to build a "flagship" store if they ever wanted to put some effort into it.

As much as I like to bag on Braum's, that location would honestly be perfect for them to build a "flagship" store if they ever wanted to put some effort into it.

Extremely Ron Howard narrator voice: "They won't."

Upper floors finally starting to go up along Classen; will be 4 levels when complete (photo cred warreng88 ).

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16111419a.jpg

finally!

Yay! I had not spotted this yet. I am super excited to see this go up.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16111619a.jpg

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16120319a.jpg

the light on this building in the evenings looks amazing. i'd love that material on a home if I build a modern one.

I'm hoping when this is all done it comes together for me, but I'm driving by and I'm not seeing what other people are. I'm definitely not the target audience here.

When the windows are trimmed out it will look great. Love the lines and the metallic finish. Nice to see the diversity of construction material.

I'm hoping when this is all done it comes together for me, but I'm driving by and I'm not seeing what other people are. I'm definitely not the target audience here.

Me neither. It looks like they chopped down a bunch of aluminum Christmas trees and built a row of houses.

So the structure on the corner with the steel for the bottom floor, I think it has two residential units on the top of it. And in the renderings and model, it shows an open ceiling patio that looks E/SE. My question is why, I feel like those should have just been open air decks, or a deck with roof and no walls. But making them walls with windows, but no roof? Very odd.

Attached model here:
http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16052019b.jpg

I'm sure the walls are to get the structure more height and presence along Classen.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16121519a.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/tCEnXpo.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/zuEr5QQ.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/WfOlLiO.jpg

From the AHMM website:

https://www.ahmm.co.uk/newsitem.aspx?newsid=693&news=Classen-16-tops-out

08/01/2020
Classen 16 tops out
Classen 16 in Oklahoma has reached its highest point this week. The timber frame mixed use building in the Plaza district of Oklahoma City will provide 48 residential units of one and two bedrooms, with a 3,800 square foot retail space. Cladding has also begun on site with almost half the building covered in its distinctive aluminium shake, a playful nod to the locally-renowned seafood restaurant that once occupied the site, and to the utilitarian farm buildings common throughout the region.

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http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16012520a.jpg

Are they still planning for a brewery in the retail space?

Are they still planning for a brewery in the retail space?

No, all the commercial space is for lease.

I love how facing south on Classen from this project you can see Devon and the skyline through the trees. I’d love to see the view from that balcony

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Here ya go.

Some new renderings from Skyline Ink:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16020120a.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16020120b.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16020120c.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16020120d.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16020120e.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16020120f.jpg

Awesome!

Those look slick. Really like the bistro on the corner named after extra virgin olive oil.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16022220a.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16022220b.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16022220d.jpg

I don't have anything substantive to add. Just dropping in to say this is a great project that completely changes the feel of that corner and provides as a great front door to the Plaza District.

https://vimeo.com/388564113

(I tried to use the video tool to embed this vimeo above but it doesn't appear to work even though it says it supports vimeo... https://vimeo.com/388564113)

(also, you should just check out that channel in general)

Going to see it tonight on the ULI tour. Pretty excited about it. The pivot guys always do a great job.

Those are pretty cool, I wonder how much it cost to live there?

https://vimeo.com/388564113

(I tried to use the video tool to embed this vimeo above but it doesn't appear to work even though it says it supports vimeo... https://vimeo.com/388564113)

(also, you should just check out that channel in general)

Is that OKC Aquarium an actual backed plan or just something they proposed? https://vimeo.com/292990157
Obviously the COOP site is still dirt and there hasn't been a canal extension but I didn't know if MAPS 4 had funding for an aquarium or something.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16012920a.jpg

thank you very much Pete!

When I look at those aerials it's upsetting to see how much space Braums wastes.

When I look at those aerials it's upsetting to see how much space Braums wastes.

Ditto.

I wish they would sale the excess land to so wine who will develop it. However I go not want them to move away as I do enjoy the services they provide.

You can also see the pricing on the Leasing companies website, Substancia:

https://www.substancia.com/homes-for-rent#properties?sort=date%7Cdesc

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/classen16031420a.jpg