Devon Plans Downtown Skyscraper

[Richard at Remax]

I really don't like any of those towers. All seem fat with no real style. Bascially, none seem ICONIC.

[David Pollard]

I welcome a new addition to the skyline. I'd rather Devon spend the money on beautifying our downtown area, than on more profits for their executives. I don't see the issue, jsenter.

Back on topic, I wouldn't be surprised if it was the height of the Nashville tower. Devon seems not to care much for height at this point. I do hope it's taller though.

Well, they did actually state at least 37 floors, so in principle in should be taller than the Nashville tower.

All of the towers shown are smart, but to me they are not "Iconic". I am hoping for something a bit more original.

[sgt. pepper]

Yes, i'm sure you have to know somebody to get in front of the line

[UnFrSaKn]

Here's a quick comparison of various buildings in other cities, including Tulsa.

[metro]

UnFrSkn, that's a cool comparison chart, really puts things in perspective, we could probably go to 800 feet and still not dwarf the other buildings too much.

[architect5311]

Fixed.

EYE CANDY......

[architect5311]

Howw Do I Attach An Image????????

[architect5311]

[architect5311]

more eye candy..............

[jsenter]

Like Patrick said, they're not going for the tallest building. You folks are all dreaming. It will be a large fat building that will barely be 37 stories.

[edcrunk]

actually we don't know for sure exactly how it will turn out.

[architect5311]

jsenter,

no harm in speculating, pondering, wondering about the possiblities

loosen up man............

[BG918]

I would think ICONIC would mean tall, most likely with a defining "crown" at the top that adds height. It will be an interesting day once renderings come out in the next few months...

[Kerry]

I went down to 12th and Midtown in Atlanta tonight and snapped a few pictures of the building the might serve as a model for the Devon building.

[Kerry]

Here is another Hines building in Atlanta. I think this is the 3rd tallest building in Atlanta at around 850 feet.

[centaurian]

ok for a super cool building that i think would make the skyline in OKC super is the John Hancock Building in Boston , its mirrored and had a photogenic life of its own, see the pics that reflect its surroundings.

How coolwould this be in the sky, definately iconic and yet modern, classic, and so futuristic too, looks like the stealth mode of the Predator in one of its pics. see links
Image:John Hancock Tower.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Image:Boston-pru2.png - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Image:Boston-pru.png - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Image:Boston Back Bay.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fna...i/hancock2.jpg


http://www.penceland.com/images/Hancocks.jpg


this building changes looks and colors with the sky and environment , very cool

[architect5311]

Centaurian,

Surely you jest, do you really want to see another mirrored glass 60's era modernist box?

By I.M. Pei no less.................father of the OKC Pei Plan.

Why not somethimg more progressive and green (LEED certified)

[BG918]

Why not somethimg more progressive and green (LEED certified)

That would be a good move for Devon. Any way a big oil company can at least "look" environmentally responsible they should capitalize on it. That would be good for OKC's image too.

[Midtowner]

I'm sure Larry Nichols has someone watching this thread for all of its important commentary.

Keep going guys!

[centaurian]

Centaurian,

Surely you jest, do you really want to see another mirrored glass 60's era modernist box?

By I.M. Pei no less.................father of the OKC Pei Plan.

Why not somethimg more progressive and green (LEED certified)

yeah sure i just jest. its merely interesting architecture that would look cool here.

the New York Times building is Green its another of my favs.
but they could go with the Progressive futuristic style of Dubia>?

[FritterGirl]

1.2 mill square feet. footprint will be approx. 500 feet by 500 feet.

development / design will take approximately 1 year with construction estimated at 3 years.

Edit: First floor entry area will be atrium style with lush foliage, waterfalls, etc. evoking gardens from across the street.

Interesting ideas about tie-ins to Gardens, but nothing concrete at this point.

[BFizzy]

500ft X 500ft = 250,000 sq ft per floor

1.2 Million sq ft / 250,000 sq ft = 4.8 Floors

[soonerfever]

Centaurian,

Surely you jest, do you really want to see another mirrored glass 60's era modernist box?

By I.M. Pei no less.................father of the OKC Pei Plan.

Why not somethimg more progressive and green (LEED certified)

Glass has nothing to do with being LEED certified. World Trade Center 7, Hurst Tower and Bank of America Tower all in NYC are all glass buildings and are LEED certified. I do agree with you about the whole box idea and the 60's and 70's designs. However I personally think a all glass building would look good in OKC. I also think that Nichols will push for a LEED certification to give Devon good PR.

[architect5311]

500 X 500=25,000?

500 X 500=250,000

1,200,000/250,000=4.8 Floors

[architect5311]

Glass has nothing to do with being LEED certified. World Trade Center 7, Hurst Tower and Bank of America Tower all in NYC are all glass buildings and are LEED certified. I do agree with you about the whole box idea and the 60's and 70's designs. However I personally think a all glass building would look good in OKC. I also think that Nichols will push for a LEED certification to give Devon good PR.

Mirrored glass, specifically, with it's reflective properties.