Ah, still thought it was taller, but looks super nice

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/broadwaypark092218.jpg

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This is one of my favorite developments right now. Such a great building

Really liking this building! Seems like they're not in a big hurry to finish construction though. What's the estimated opening date?

All concrete...you simply can't enjoy that enough.

I'm reasonably sure you won't be able to see much of the concrete when it's completed.

I'm reasonably sure you won't be able to see much of the concrete when it's completed.

It was a compliment vis-a-vis the vast majority of projects that are stick built. :)

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Is it just me or has it taken forever to build this building?

Yeah, seems that way...but looking at the construction, that building could survive an F5!

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/broadwaypark051719a.jpg

Currently one of my favorite buildings going up in OKC.. Several more buildings similar to this would be great for taking up many of Midtown’s open lots

Such great mid-rise infill.

I can't understand how this building can be taking so long to build. That being said it will certainly be one of the coolest buildings in midtown when it's finally complete.

I'd rather more buildings take this long to construct and be of this quality. This building will still be in great shape in 100 years without needing tens of millions of dollars over the decades to do so.

It certainly looks like it's built like a tank, I assume that takes a bit more time.

It is pretty much closed in now, so they should start making progress on the interior.

I'm not aware of any tenants as of yet.

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Drove by tonight and noticed material going up on the sides. Seems like this is taking forever but regardless I’m all for a quality project along Broadway.

Oops, I missed that SagerMichael had posted recently about these, but from Saturday:
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I heard a rumor that the original GC was fired off this and someone else took it on? Anyone able to confirm this?

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/broadwaypark090419a.jpg

I heard a rumor that the original GC was fired off this and someone else took it on? Anyone able to confirm this?

I am pretty sure you are right, this project is taking forever, seems like forever ago when it started construction.

I am pretty sure you are right, this project is taking forever, seems like forever ago when it started construction.
Almost exactly two years ago when construction started.

Almost exactly two years ago when construction started.
That's crazy for a building this size. Although the thing looks like it could withstand an EF5.

We noticed that they're using a thin brick veneer system rather than full bricks for the exterior cladding. Is this a common practice for commercial structures? Do they use it on residential construction as well? I'd never seen this product before, so was curious about it.

We noticed that they're using a thin brick veneer system rather than full bricks for the exterior cladding. Is this a common practice for commercial structures? Do they use it on residential construction as well? I'd never seen this product before, so was curious about it.

I noticed the same thing. I'm also curious. It looks okay, but it's odd having this "fake" brick veneer

The scaffolding is down and this project is moving towards completion.

Have not seen any permits for tenant finish out and they have the building listed for sale at $15 million.

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What a behemoth of a building and not too attractive...at least in that pic...could probably withstand an F5

Seems a lot of these buildings are up for sale right now. Maybe investors are trying to cash out before the economy slows resulting in trouble getting tenants.

Sorry, but that is one ugly building. Can't figure out the style they were going for.

Yeah I’m hoping the end result changes my opinion but if this is pretty close to finished project ewww. I liked the initial renderings though the changes made must have not been reflected because this looks different than how I thought it would be.

The initial design was SO much better. Read page 5 & 6 of this thread if you have default # of posts per page showing. Basically thank you design committee for this result.

So no thanks to good ole Rand?

Keep in mind that no accents or details like railings have been added yet. The brick choice is ugly, but could be an architectural choice to make certain accents pop.

^^^ that’s what i am hoping for.

Keep in mind that no accents or details like railings have been added yet. The brick choice is ugly, but could be an architectural choice to make certain accents pop.

I'm not sure what you mean? There are railings and painted accents in the last picture Pete posted.

I'm not sure what you mean? There are railings and painted accents in the last picture Pete posted.

Looks to me that the railings in the last pic are temporary 2X4 items.

I don't think a pop of color is going to rescue this building.

It may not be pretty but it's a thousand times better than what was there before, and it will add density to an area that needs it.

The developer has burned through a ton of cash on this project with the concrete design and construction delays. No way they make their expected returns at this point.

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at night you can see inside better and as you can see here there's nothing going on...

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That building looks so heavy ...a good place to be in a storm

For the longest time everything was happening upstairs and nothing was going on downstairs. But they've been working the ground floor lately.

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Sign has been installed:

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First of all, this is better than what was there...and second, I had such high hopes for this building but it got derailed by another architect...and third, from the pictures, it looks __________________ I'm not sure...pick a word.

I'd live there.

Reminds me of Bowser's Castle, but I don't mind it.

It's not my taste, but this stuff keeps the city from being monotonous and boring.

It is different and bold and integrates structured parking.

Like it or not, they didn't cheap-out like so many do.

It is different and bold and integrates structured parking.

Like it or not, they didn't cheap-out like so many do.

here here! (hear hear??)

It is different and bold and integrates structured parking.

Like it or not, they didn't cheap-out like so many do.

It may be bold and different, and not cheap, but it sure isn’t aesthetically pleasing. They don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

It would make a world of difference if they would paint the railings a bright color.

I like it just fine though, and knowing that it's actually built to last warms the heart.

It would make a world of difference if they would paint the railings a bright color.

I like it just fine though, and knowing that it's actually built to last warms the heart.

Yeah, needs some kind of accent/highlight, otherwise it's just a huge, dark monolithic block.

It reminds me of the old Russian engineered buildings I've done retrofit work on in Shanghai. Same chunky dark design with foot thick concrete walls. They will last forever, but why?

Looking at it makes me feel lethargic

I like it, just not the color. Should have been brown or maybe even white/beige IMO.

But I do love it as infill and corner anchor building, and I like it's height - appropriate for that far from the CBD.