Miller & Johnson Building

[Pete]

Law firm proposes new office building on high ground near downtown

Miller & Johnson law firm has proposed the construction of a new office building on a piece of property with commanding views of downtown.

Through an LLC, the firm bought the vacant lot at the southwest corner of NW 6th and Walker last year and paid $675,000 for just under three quarters of an acre.

The design by Krittenbrink Architecture of Norman features Art Deco elements and is situated to maximize views to the south.

The plans show the firm occupying the 3rd floor and leasing the remaining two; Miller & Johnson is currently located at 1221 N. Francis.

The Downtown Design Review Committee will review the proposal in its November 17th meeting.

[shawnw]

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[Pete]

Walker in particular is really starting to fill in now.

[Zuplar]

See, people do still know how to create something that has a classic design with a modern touch.

Looks great.

[HangryHippo]

See, people do still know how to create something that has a classic design with a modern touch.

Looks great.

Yep. This and 701 Hudson are going to look great.

[Laramie]

See, people do still know how to create something that has a classic design with a modern touch.

Looks great.

+1

[DoctorTaco]

I like that the building faces the street and not the parking lot, and I like that the parking is behind the building. I do wish that they'd do away with the landscaping along the street and push the building directly to the sidewalk. That being said this could be much much worse.

[sgt. pepper]

Oh man, I really like the look of this building! Finally something with character and style.

[Lazio85]

MJ Law Firm by lazio85, on Flickr

[PhiAlpha]

Would like to see some retail but even without, this is looks really nice.

[HangryHippo]

Would like to see some retail but even without, this is looks really nice.

I always thought this lot would make for a good 10 story apartment building with retail on the ground floor just because of the views from that sorta hill it's on.

[Ross MacLochness]

Would like to see some retail but even without, this is looks really nice.

It looks like there is leaseable space on the first and second floors so maybe there will be some kind of retail component. As a nearby resident, It would be a welcome addition to my walk to work and a convenient location for food, beverage or every day goods. As sosa develops there will be many more people in this area who will be within walking distance. Regardless, it'll be great to have this corner filled.

[bombermwc]

Would like to see some retail but even without, this is looks really nice.

There would be absolutely no pull for retail here. And we're not in the central core, butting up to the curb isn't really necessary. Definitely a plus for the area.

[OkiePoke]

From street level looking west, is there just going to be a containment wall along the sidewalk?

[sooner88]

The building looks awesome. The two giant MJ's on the north side seems excessive, but not unusual for a law firm haha.

[UnFrSaKn]

[Jeepnokc]

I guess I am the odd man out here. I think it is a nice enough looking building but it reminds me of a suburban hotel design. The typical 3 story Hampton type hotels. It may be that it isn't pushed to the street and has landscaping instead. Can't quite put my thumb on it.

[dankrutka]

I guess I am the odd man out here. I think it is a nice enough looking building but it reminds me of a suburban hotel design. The typical 3 story Hampton type hotels. It may be that it isn't pushed to the street and has landscaping instead. Can't quite put my thumb on it.

I feel the same way. You are not alone.

[John]

You are not alone.

Quoting MJ lyrics on the MJ building thread...

[HangryHippo]

I guess I am the odd man out here. I think it is a nice enough looking building but it reminds me of a suburban hotel design. The typical 3 story Hampton type hotels. It may be that it isn't pushed to the street and has landscaping instead. Can't quite put my thumb on it.

It does look a lot like a Hampton now that you mention it, lol.

[Spartan]

The corner element is ugly, and those are not art deco details but that's okay, but this looks workable and contextually appropriate.

[Teo9969]

It's a nice building for what it is. I somewhat wish that what it is were different, but realistically it's not in a prime spot for retail activity.

I wish they would address the corner better as it wouldn't provide such a "what's going on?" moment in the future urban fabric, but it's not devastating either.

[Plutonic Panda]

This is a pretty building but it is suburban design and would be really nice in Quail Springs Office Park or Nichols Hills.

[Pete]

It's pushed right to the corner with the parking behind, which is a critical urban principle.

[king183]

Wish it were taller.




Just kidding.