Colcord Hotel

[Pete]

So am I right about the Colcord lighting being new or did I, like others it seems, miss it?

You are right, that lighting is new and I say it went up in just the last few weeks.

[CaptDave]

Can you say LEADERSHIP SQUARE.... the black hole at night.

...could definitely show some leadership on the night skyline.

I think lining each corner or "edge" of Leadership Square with OG&E orange would look great and contrast nicely with the blue on the arena.

The white LED's on the Colcord look very nice and highlight the architectural features of the building very well.

[shawnw]

Thanks Pete

[Teo9969]

I think lining each corner or "edge" of Leadership Square with OG&E orange would look great and contrast nicely with the blue on the arena.

The white LED's on the Colcord look very nice and highlight the architectural features of the building very well.

Oh please no. If they're doing a solid color, Blue, Green, or White. Maybe Red if they can make it blend well with the top lights on the buildings (without being too obnoxious). Or if they could do something that fades really nicely. I could see like Orange on the bottom of the building fading into a dark blue at the top to look like a sunset. But just orange would be pretty obnoxious.

[CaptDave]

I am thinking more of a red-orange, not an obnoxious Univ of TN orange. But the fade idea would be nice to have the colors morph along the edges of the building.

[Spartan]

Ok, I'll throw the match... I think they should light the building up with some big ol, bright OSU orange.

(Watch this thread grow to 40 pages of bickering overnight)

I think we can all agree though that Leadership Square seriously needs night lighting, and that the new night lighting on the Colcord is a fantastic touch.

[CaptDave]

Ha ha ha - I was being a little more subtle with that one!!

[Pete]

Some pics from today from Sid.

Looks like they are getting really close to wrapping this up:

[Pete]

Another photo of the Flint patio... It's coming along:

[onthestrip]

Beautiful patio. And if they make sure there is sufficient shade in the afternoon and evening then it will be one of the nicest in OKC.

[BoulderSooner]

Beautiful patio. And if they make sure there is sufficient shade in the afternoon and evening then it will be one of the nicest in OKC.

there is a good amount of shade from the devon tower

[betts]

I believe the patio floor is heated as well. We were over there one day and looked out at the patio. It looked like they were putting radiant heat down until the floor tiles.

[CaptDave]

I believe the patio floor is heated as well. We were over there one day and looked out at the patio. It looked like they were putting radiant heat down until the floor tiles.

THIS is very cool - warm actually. This is following everything else Devon has done with their development - strive for excellence and not settling for adequate.

[Pete]

I believe the patio floor is heated as well. We were over there one day and looked out at the patio. It looked like they were putting radiant heat down until the floor tiles.

Yes, you could see this going down in some of the construction photos.

Really a nice touch that should make the patio comfortable in the cooler months.

[Praedura]

Short but positive review of the Colcord (and Tulsa's Mayo Hotel) here:

http://perceptivetravel.com/blog/201...lcord-and-mayo

some nice pics too

[Praedura]

also, as a bonus, if you click on the Megabus link inside that article, you get a neat little megabus review...

[Pete]

I cropped one of William's photos to get a good view of the Flint patio, which looks like it's very close to finished:

[Praedura]

Looking good. Just need some people out there maxin' and relaxin'!

[lindsey]

I talked with the bartender on Friday and he said he wasn't sure why it wasn't open. They had been waiting on some glass but it arrived last week...he thought maybe it had to do with the opening of VAST and that FLINT didn't want to steal any thunder since they were owned by the same person. Since it appears they have heating covered on the patio then maybe they aren't is such a rush to open it and are okay waiting until Nov/Dec.

[Pete]

Thanks for the info. Lindsey.

The Flint people told me there was some issue with the large awning that wraps around the building, which is why the outdoor dining area facing Sheridan was closed down as well. This had been open for short while.

Also, it was a big mess there due to all the final construction and planting. You can see in those photos it's still not quite done.


I bet they are very close now.

[Urbanized]

They had to retrofit glass windows on the outside bar itself to pass code. Basically, ordinance in OKC does not allow open air bars that cannot be completely shuttered at night. They also must have air curtains if open at any time during the day. What they really want you to do is completely enclose them, with perhaps some sort of pass-through, like a ticket window. The fruit used for garnish in bars, among other things, is considered food and the screening is to eliminate access for insects. For the life of me, I don't know why, as I have seen open-air bars in major, civilized cities all over the U.S. and elsewhere. I can think of at least a couple each in NYC's Central & Bryant Parks, and another in Battery Park. It is a very stifling rule for establishments who want to have an outdoor presence beyond simply tables, chairs and wait staff running food and drinks through doors to the patio.

Quickly driving by the Flint bar a couple of nights ago I saw where the window enclosure has now been installed. It looks tragic at first glance - sort of like the cashier enclosure in a gas station in a bad part of town - but hopefully it is operational in some way and can be pushed aside during business hours.

The second issue did involve the historic canopy, which required some additional work. I think they tried to use it in a mostly original state, but figured out after opening that it was leakier than anticipated. The late realization was probably a consequence of not having many rainy days during planning and construction.

[Pete]

Great info.!

Thanks so much.



Can't wait until this opens, as it will be a really special and unique spot.

[Mr. Cotter]

The fruit used for garnish in bars, among other things, is considered food and the screening is to eliminate access for insects.

That's crazy, considering the amount of flies that are able to buzz around inside restaurants and grocery store delis around here that are apparently no problem.

[shawnw]

ordinance in OKC does not allow open air bars that cannot be completely shuttered at night

What about Captain Norm's in Bricktown? Isn't that open air/non-shutterable? Didn't pay close enough attention last time I was there...

[Urbanized]

It is shuttered at night. I had a front-row seat for the development of that one, so I'm acutely aware of this issue.

Also, it has air curtains.