BOK Park Plaza

[Pete]

My question is what are we going to do with this new extra space that is going to be in the market once they leave the old building. I think we're fresh out of companies to come in and take up the space like we had with Devon/Continental.

Once who leaves what old building?

[TU 'cane]

Once who leaves what old building?

Probably BOK once they consolidate most of their operations throughout OKC to this tower.

Edit: but, according to Laramie's last post, BOK will be occupying two buildings?

[chamber32]

The original question is valid, BOK will be moving out of Kerr.

Dave

[_Kyle]

Glass is pretty much finished.

[_Kyle]

[Laramie]

Nice pick Kyle,

They should be ready for the crown to begin the top off. It appears as though they are finished with glass work.

[Pete]

The original question is valid, BOK will be moving out of Kerr.

Dave

Yes, this is true.

But, I don't think they occupy much space there. Most their workers are coming from outside downtown and will be consolidated in this building.

[_Kyle]

Has anything noticeable happened with the construction of the crown in the last week Pete?

[OKCislife]

The top of this thing is taking a long time to build.

[ljbab728]

The top of this thing is taking a long time to build.

Of course, this isn't just a matter of duplicating the previous floors. It's not surprising.

[TheTravellers]

Yes, this is true.

But, I don't think they occupy much space there. Most their workers are coming from outside downtown and will be consolidated in this building.

BOK will have a branch in the lobby and some offices there, and will take the top 4 floors, consolidating the Commerce Center (Britton/May) employees and some other folks (possibly the mortgage group in Midwest/Del City).

[TheTravellers]

Duplicate post, sorry.

[_Kyle]

Is that the crown I see in the front?

[KingOfTheNorth]

As a Oklahoman living out of state, that picture is the first time I've seen the boulevard. Crazy how much of a difference that has created and will create.

[traxx]

Is that the crown I see in the front?

Which part are you saying is the crown?

[_Kyle]

Which part are you saying is the crown?

The part sticking up next to the crane.

[HangryHippo]

The part sticking up next to the crane.

I think what you're seeing is part of the mechanical boxes and machinery that are on top. I don't think they've done anything with the crown yet.

[_Kyle]

I think what you're seeing is part of the mechanical boxes and machinery that are on top. I don't think they've done anything with the crown yet.

yea probably just me getting excited to see the building top out.

[shawnw]

Steel _IS_ supposed to start going up for the crown starting this week so maybe some of that is going on?

[StuckInTheCapitol825]

Steel _IS_ supposed to start going up for the crown starting this week so maybe some of that is going on?

I've spoken to someone I know at Hines. She told me that the mechanical equipment/elevators are going in now.
There is 3 stories of steel that has to be built up before they can even start on the crown.

They were originally hoping for an April completion date on that, but it's looking more likely that it will be towards the end of May.

[Pete]

Closer look at the crown:

[_Kyle]

Are you sure that's not part of the crown on the far right?

[edcrunk]

Are you sure that's not part of the crown on the far right?

It is... I saw it today.

[_Kyle]

Great I'm excited to see the crown lit up

[SOONER8693]

Great I'm excited to see the crown lit up

Me too. Does anyone know exactly how the crown will be lighted?