Devon Energy Center

[BG918]

I remember it discussed many pages back, but was it ever confirmed that there will be a public restaurant on one of the top floors? I hope that is true.

[Thunder]

I was terrified yesterday about that El Reno tornado/storm turned a hard right and head toward downtown. Some people mentioned about this growing tower, but I can't remember the exact comments. Lucky it turned back toward the north/northeast. Terrifying day it was!

[Kerry]

I remember it discussed many pages back, but was it ever confirmed that there will be a public restaurant on one of the top floors? I hope that is true.

Yes there will be a restaurant on the top floor (or two), but you better bring a Gold Card because it won't be cheap. The addition of the restaurant makes me hope that there is final adjustment to the height.

[HOT ROD]

^ interesting point, and I agree.

Remember guys, the original plan was 54 floors, with 4 being for the data center and 50 still needed for office. NOW, the plan is for 50 office floors but they also announced there will be 2 floors for restaurant. Shouldn't that mean there will be 52 total floors and hence, appx the 908 feet that was announced as the
'initial' reduced height?

I am hopeful and I still say, shoot for at least 300 metre supertall status (if you really can't do/beat the 1,000 footer status)!!

Hopeful!!!!

[Thundercitizen]

I am hopeful and I still say, shoot for at least 300 metre supertall status (if you really can't do/beat the 1,000 footer status)!!

Hopeful!!!!

After tonight's/last night's game with the Mavs, I'd be happy with a 922' Devon Tower just to top Dallas.

[mrktguy29]

Photo from today; 36 levels with glass, 44 levels complete and 45 about half-way:

My favorite part of this photo is the glimpse of the reflection on the top of the rotunda. The Sky was gorgeous yesterday and it shows. I also like the illusion of the building being translucent (see the horizon line on the building).

I caught a glimpse of the top today from Memorial and County Line - It barely pokes up above the trees but will be a sight once complete. Same from my daily vantage point at 140th/Penn - On a clear day you can catch a shimmer on the glass.

[BG918]

Yes there will be a restaurant on the top floor (or two), but you better bring a Gold Card because it won't be cheap. The addition of the restaurant makes me hope that there is final adjustment to the height.

I wouldn't expect to be. I was worried it would just be for Devon employees.

[Kerry]

nm

[Pete]

I just learned today from an inside source that the tower will in fact be 52 floors with the addition of the restaurant and banquet space to the top.

That means rather than 850 feet, the tower will now be closer to 900 feet.

[soonerwilliam]

That's GREAT news!!! Thanks Pete. You've made my day.

[earlywinegareth]

DT was originally planned at 925', slightly taller than Dallas' tallest, BofA plaza. Heck, might as well put an ugly 100' spire on top and call it a supertall!

[BoulderSooner]

great news and another scoop for OkcTalk.com

[metro]

great news and another scoop for OkcTalk.com

Awesome! Yeah, I'm sure JR and D.O. will be on it next week.

[Thunder]

I just learned today from an inside source that the tower will in fact be 52 floors with the addition of the restaurant and banquet space to the top.

That means rather than 850 feet, the tower will now be closer to 900 feet.

It was 54 then down to 50, then up to 52? Are you sure they increased to 52 for the restaurants, or it is actually 48 for business and the top two to 50 for restaurants? Just making sure you understood the inside scoop. Make sure you and OKCTalk get the credit, not the bloggers for the local media.

[Pete]

I was specifically told 52 floors total from someone that has a high-level position on the project.

Since the top floors will be 20 feet each, this should add at least 40 feet to total height. They may even make those top two floors taller than 20 feet since they will be used for restaurant and banquet space. So, at least 890 feet total and maybe slightly over 900.

If you recall, when the building was originally announced, it was to be 54 floors and 925 feet. Then it was adjusted down to 50 / 850. Now it looks like 52 / 890.

[maestro6]

If this ends up being accurate, that's a huge "wow" announcement. Thanks for sharing it with us.

I was specifically told 52 floors total from someone that has a high-level position on the project.

Since the top floors will be 20 feet each, this should add at least 40 feet to total height. They may even make those top two floors taller than 20 feet since they will be used for restaurant and banquet space. So, at least 890 feet total and maybe slightly over 900.

If you recall, when the building was originally announced, it was to be 54 floors and 925 feet. Then it was adjusted down to 50 / 850. Now it looks like 52 / 890.

[SkyWestOKC]

Not doubting Pete in any way, but I am not holding my breath until a formal announcement is made.

Great news though if it happens!

[Dustin]

KEWL! Thanks for the update Pete!

[Mike63]

They could also keep it at 850 feet and 52 stories by keeping the final floors at 15 feet. Shouldn't they have already started the taller floors?

[OKCisOK4me]

Not if its 52 now, since the top four floors were the taller ones. Sounds to me like 48 will be where the forms for the columns will change, as the three facades triangle out...

[Pete]

I'm told levels 47 through 52 (the top six) will be of the taller variety; about 20 feet each.

Very similar to the first six floors of the building.


My sources on this project are solid. Several times I've revealed information before there was an official announcement and it's all proven out.

[KayneMo]

This is very exciting news!!! Made my day. Thanks, Pete.

[UnFrSaKn]

I've got some new stuff coming that you guys are going to like. I'm heading in a different direction with the videos. It's my first time trying it and it's getting better already...
At the end of the month, I'm putting it all together.

[Pete]

Hold the phone... I think there was some confusion.

While there may be 52 levels, two of those may be part of the crown and thus not represent additional height.

I've got someone double-checking the construction drawings and will have a definitive answer soon.

[OKC@heart]

Hold the phone... I think there was some confusion.

While there may be 52 levels, two of those may be part of the crown and thus not represent additional height.

I've got someone double-checking the construction drawings and will have a definitive answer soon.

You answered this right as I was reading all of the new posts and was wondering that very thing, with the additional space of the crown of the building it would seem to be the most economical approach to simply make the top structure smaller and incorporate the space into the already designed and fabricated exterior glazing system. Rather than have to change wind loading parameters...that said I would love it if it did somehow increase the height and they kept the crown or even increased it slightly to achieve the goal! Here is to wishful thinking and the unconquerable Oklahoma can do spirit!