My question is what are we going to do with this new extra space that is going to be in the market once they leave the old building. I think we're fresh out of companies to come in and take up the space like we had with Devon/Continental.

Once who leaves what old building?

Once who leaves what old building?

Probably BOK once they consolidate most of their operations throughout OKC to this tower.

Edit: but, according to Laramie's last post, BOK will be occupying two buildings?

The original question is valid, BOK will be moving out of Kerr.

Dave

Glass is pretty much finished. 13703

13705

Nice pick Kyle,

They should be ready for the crown to begin the top off. It appears as though they are finished with glass work.

The original question is valid, BOK will be moving out of Kerr.

Dave

Yes, this is true.

But, I don't think they occupy much space there. Most their workers are coming from outside downtown and will be consolidated in this building.

Has anything noticeable happened with the construction of the crown in the last week Pete?

The top of this thing is taking a long time to build.

The top of this thing is taking a long time to build.

Of course, this isn't just a matter of duplicating the previous floors. It's not surprising.

Yes, this is true.

But, I don't think they occupy much space there. Most their workers are coming from outside downtown and will be consolidated in this building.

BOK will have a branch in the lobby and some offices there, and will take the top 4 floors, consolidating the Commerce Center (Britton/May) employees and some other folks (possibly the mortgage group in Midwest/Del City).

Duplicate post, sorry.

Is that the crown I see in the front?http://www.okctalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13718&stc=1

As a Oklahoman living out of state, that picture is the first time I've seen the boulevard. Crazy how much of a difference that has created and will create.

Is that the crown I see in the front?http://www.okctalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13718&stc=1

Which part are you saying is the crown?

Which part are you saying is the crown?

The part sticking up next to the crane.

The part sticking up next to the crane.

I think what you're seeing is part of the mechanical boxes and machinery that are on top. I don't think they've done anything with the crown yet.

I think what you're seeing is part of the mechanical boxes and machinery that are on top. I don't think they've done anything with the crown yet.
yea probably just me getting excited to see the building top out.

Steel _IS_ supposed to start going up for the crown starting this week so maybe some of that is going on?

Steel _IS_ supposed to start going up for the crown starting this week so maybe some of that is going on?

I've spoken to someone I know at Hines. She told me that the mechanical equipment/elevators are going in now.
There is 3 stories of steel that has to be built up before they can even start on the crown.

They were originally hoping for an April completion date on that, but it's looking more likely that it will be towards the end of May.

Closer look at the crown:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bok033017a.jpg

Are you sure that's not part of the crown on the far right? http://www.okctalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13726&stc=1

Are you sure that's not part of the crown on the far right? http://www.okctalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13726&stc=1

It is... I saw it today.

Great I'm excited to see the crown lit up

Great I'm excited to see the crown lit up

Me too. Does anyone know exactly how the crown will be lighted?

Pretty sure they were testing the LED lights this morning around 8:00. The were pretty much from top to bottom on all sides going off and on.

Pretty sure they were testing the LED lights this morning around 8:00. The were pretty much from top to bottom on all sides going off and on.

wow I thought it would just be the crown that lit up.

That will be cool.

OKC needs more lighting downtown. It has improved quite a bit recently, with the LEDs on Oklahoma Tower and First National lit up again. This new building should also really help. Now, if only they would light up the Sandridge Tower again. I really liked the way it looked when it was lit up.

13729 Another view of the metalwork for the crown.

13729 Another view of the metalwork for the crown.

The parking garage doesn't look that bad with the lights on inside. Great picture

http://i.imgur.com/cACXreh.jpg?1

Noticed the crown's skeletal structure being braced in place around noon on my way to the downtown YMCA today. Looks as though it will occupy about 2 1/2 stories.

Looking from I-40 traveling east near Western Avenue the BOK Park Plaza Tower (433 ft.,) looks very impressive as it appears a little over half the size of the Devon Energy Tower (844 ft.,). Great addition to the skyline.

Noticed the crown's skeletal structure being braced in place around noon on my way to the downtown YMCA today. Looks as though it will occupy about 2 1/2 stories.

Looking from I-40 traveling east near Western Avenue the BOK Park Plaza Tower (433 ft.,) looks very impressive as it appears a little over half the size of the Devon Energy Tower (844 ft.,). Great addition to the skyline.

Yes I agree but now we need a few inbetweens.

I took a closer look at the plans for each garage and the one at Sheridan and Walker will have the same type of panel system as the garage at Main & Hudson.

The panels are made of glass fiber reinforced concrete (GRFC), a light-weight cladding material.

Yes I agree but now we need a few inbetweens.

Yep.

That will be cool.

OKC needs more lighting downtown. It has improved quite a bit recently, with the LEDs on Oklahoma Tower and First National lit up again. This new building should also really help. Now, if only they would light up the Sandridge Tower again. I really liked the way it looked when it was lit up.
Yeah, lights give the feeling of life in downtown. With lights on in buildings it feels like there are things going on. I've said it before in another thread that downtown and the surrounding areas are too dark in the evening.

That will be cool.

OKC needs more lighting downtown. It has improved quite a bit recently, with the LEDs on Oklahoma Tower and First National lit up again. This new building should also really help. Now, if only they would light up the Sandridge Tower again. I really liked the way it looked when it was lit up.

How did the Sandridge Tower light up? Is the building empty or something for them to not light it up?

Yes, too bad the Sandridge is not lit up like when it was the Ker McGee building. It was the only building that 'glowed' and really added to the visibility of downtown. Being the second tallest building downtown you would think the Cotter Ranch tower would stand out better. You can barely make it out at night! This building would look great decked out with LED strips like the buildings in downtown Fort Worth.

We should all pull together and start a "Light It Up!" campaign for downtown! Isn't lighting a lot cheaper with LEDs than what it used to be?

For something like this it would be better for Downtown OKC, Inc to spearhead because they are a 503c and so could take tax deductible donations. Similar to how funds were raised for the deep deuce sign.

How did the Sandridge Tower light up? Is the building empty or something for them to not light it up?

They have huge flood lights (white) from the ground pointing up on all 4 sides. I imagine it's all about the cost of electricity.

I'm sure there are past pictures on the net of the building being lit up.

http://bestoklahomahomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/oklahoma-city-oklahoma.jpg

quick, somebody photoshop the new OK Tower LED and FNC lit up... oh, well, I guess if you did that you'd have to also photoshop OUT the Chase lights...

quick, somebody photoshop the new OK Tower LED and FNC lit up... oh, well, I guess if you did that you'd have to also photoshop OUT the Chase lights...

and add patchy lights not working on Devon

http://bestoklahomahomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/oklahoma-city-oklahoma.jpg

Wow that is a great picture :cool:

It's amazing how well that little parking lot next to Tapwerks has survived over the years. I imagine the owner could get a pretty good chunk of change if that was bought and converted into some housing or such.

It's amazing how well that little parking lot next to Tapwerks has survived over the years. I imagine the owner could get a pretty good chunk of change if that was bought and converted into some housing or such.

Parking lots on both sides...

It's amazing how well that little parking lot next to Tapwerks has survived over the years. I imagine the owner could get a pretty good chunk of change if that was bought and converted into some housing or such.

With Bricktown experiencing a revived growth, and with both lots being directly on the streetcar route I doubt they will be vacant still in 5 years.

I know they are small but google maps has been updated.

From today:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bok041017.jpg

I've been very curious to see how the crown would take shape in reality vs concept art. That is adding some serious height to the building. 2-3 floor equivalent as Pete's been suggesting for some time.

From today:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bok041017.jpg

Great picture Pete!

I made a short trip and back to Independence, Kansas yesterday via HWY 75 through Tulsa. I hadn't been to our sister city in a while and was looking forward to viewing Tulsa's skyline. On the way back late last night while approaching downtown Tulsa I was in awe of the way almost all of the buildings were lit up. While driving around that crazy I-244 that takes you around downtown there are several great vantage points that let you take in the panorama of buildings. It was stunning if not beautiful the way downtown Tulsa looks at night. It just seemed more alive, vibrant, a feeling of 'this place is happening!' The 320 South Boston Building was the one that stood out the most. Although it is old and not the tallest, the way it was lighted was spectacular. There is not city in the US with a metro population of under 2 million that can match the look of downtown Tulsa. Nah, I'm not jealous......just a little envious maybe!

I noticed the same thing a few months ago when I to went by downtown Tulsa at night on I-244. Very impressive skyline at night!

I've posted this before, but, this seems like a good place to hit it again. My wife is a flight attendant and occasionally if she can't get out of or into OKC for work, she will do Tulsa. Numerous times I've picked her up from late flights into Tulsa. Like 10-11 p.m. times. I am always impressed by how incredible the lighting on many of the buildings in downtown Tulsa looks. Very impressive. Then when we get back to OKC, downtown is darn near dark. A sharp contrast in the 2 cities. I'm hoping the crown on the BOK Park Plaza will help.

If we want OKC to feel alive, we need more lighting at night. I've noticed that the buildings and streets seem really dark in downtown at night.

I recently emailed the Downtown Design committee chair, and she said that there are currently no project in the works for any lighting of some sort.

Reasons for optimism:

1. BOK Park Plaza will have an illuminated crown
2. First National is much better lit now and has plans to do full color-shifting lights
3. SandRidge already has great illumination, just has it turned off right now
4. The proposed Omni will likely be well lit
5. Oklahoma Tower recently added color-changing LED lights to its crown

Really, Chase / Cotter Tower is the only real culprit and the owners just don't seem to care about much of anything.

Oklahoma City, The City of (Burned out street) Lights.

Oklahoma City, The City of (Burned out street) Lights.

Not all burned out, a lot are just short of the necessary copper wire to keep them functional.