Devon Energy Center

[Russian Sam]

Here you go - Chase (Liberty) Tower:


Looking south along Broadway, from the area today known as Kerr Park.


Looking northeast - probably from the vantage point of the Biltmore (note the roof of the Colcord in the left foreground of photo).

Thank you!!!

[MadMonk]

Construct-O-Cam is down...only it's own reflection from yesterday is showing...thread is dying a slow and painful death...

The cam is up when looking at the picture via the thread. You may need to update your link if you are accessing it directly.

[jmarkross]

The cam is up. Check the thread and update your link.

Thanks MM...

[OKCisOK4me]

While the cam was down, I see they've started windowing "story" 12. Also, it appears as if Crane #2 will have to make a jump in the next couple of weeks. Last time I made the same observation about Crane #1, I said three weeks and they raised it a week after I mentioned it!

[Platemaker]

So I was talking to a guy that is working on the Myriad Gardens project and he tells me there is a certain time of day that the sun reflects a ray off the Devon Tower onto part of the park that is, according to him, very hot. Maybe we have our very own Death Ray... like Vegas... http://www.lvrj.com/news/vdara-visit...103777559.html

[Thundercitizen]

So I was talking to a guy that is working on the Myriad Gardens project and he tells me there is a certain time of day that the sun reflects a ray off the Devon Tower onto part of the park that is, according to him, very hot. Maybe we have our very own Death Ray... like Vegas... http://www.lvrj.com/news/vdara-visit...103777559.html

Ants and a magnifying glass.

[installer]

Judging by your screenname, you're working your way around the floors 'installing' the windows, huh?

Raised acces floor

[OKCisOK4me]

Raised acces floor

I don't really know what that is. I'd appreciate it, if you could explain it for those of us that don't know construction terms. Thanks!

[jmarkross]

I don't really know what that is. I'd appreciate it, if you could explain it for those of us that don't know construction terms. Thanks!

Just a guess...those floors with tiles that lift up (like computer rooms) where the wiring and other things can run under the floor and be easily accessed...especially useful in high-rises...

[HOT ROD]

so it appears I and Jmark were right, they ARE putting in at least a small computer center in the tower. ......

Hmmmm

[OKC@heart]

I don't know how you got that from the last couple of posts but it is no secret that they are using raised distribution floors in the building. They are used in data centers, yes, however even more commonly in highrises where the HVAC distribution will be run sub floor allowing for each cubicle or user to control his own velocity and temperature of the space, it also allows for ease in configurtation, reconfigureation and upgrading that would other wise require significant interruption to the workspaces (if the traditional drop ceiling were used exclusively). Those are the prime advantages to a raised floor system, which has been fairly well publicised as the reason for the slightly higher floor to floor heights than a standard office tower might otherwise have.

[OKCisOK4me]

Just a guess...those floors with tiles that lift up (like computer rooms) where the wiring and other things can run under the floor and be easily accessed...especially useful in high-rises...

Thanks Jmark. I always enjoy your timely replies. Now that a definition has been given, "aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh, I know what that is now!!"

[jmarkross]

Thanks Jmark. I always enjoy your timely replies. Now that a definition has been given, "aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh, I know what that is now!!"

No ulterior motives here...I have been sufficiently spooked with death threats and other recriminations regarding excess speculation...but, it is quite commonplace to put things under the floor now, for all sorts of utilities...I mean...one would not want to jack-hammer a leaky toilet pipe in the future out of the concrete floor...

[HOT ROD]

well excuse freaking me ... okc@

I am NOT in the construction business and am NOT an architect. And the information you just disclosed was NOT made available despite numerous times I have suggested a raised computer floor. I object to your accusation and ask that YOU be more considerate of the various levels of people on this forum. I could take your attitude and spin you around the block in my areas of expertise also - there's no need for you to be a huffy.

since you don't know how I got that speculation of a computer center, let me explain it to you. Obviously they are putting HVAC on the 6th floor. Now most skycrapers I know of put it in mechanical floors usually on the top of the building (you see steam coming off the top). If there was a computer center, then HVAC would be nearby. .. Follow the logic?..

By the way, I work in a major office tower in Seattle and our HVac comes through is in the ceiling and/or window vents, as are what I thought all towers were. Also I am somewhat familiar with raised floors, I used to work in IT before you were in grade school and before Internet really took off - and I thought even today raised floors were part of computing or cool rooms. Obviously I have moved on and higher - so while things may have changed, I appreciate insight or correction without the arrogant posture just like I have extended to everyone in my conversations. Thank you.

If you or anyone else can produce facts that reflect what you stated, then I and others can believe what you say. It shouldn't be too difficult for experts like you, and would certainly be much better than assuming the entire forum knows what you know. Otherwise, I might have to draw on my own experience in running companies and my past in working in office space. I do, however, realize that things may have changed - and am open to learn without someone barking like I should have known already. ....

Even if the raised floors will be for wiring, it doesn't explain your HVAC theory.

[mburlison]

In our company, all the network cabling pretty much takes advantage of the raised floor that we have carpeted (each square it's own carpet ) throughout the facility... along w/ other phone cables and such as that.

[HOT ROD]

does Hvac run in your raised floor?

[installer]

Good guess jmark

[installer]

Hot rod "a small raised computer floor" lol

[OKC@heart]

well excuse freaking me ... okc@

I am NOT in the construction business and am NOT an architect. And the information you just disclosed was NOT made available despite numerous times I have suggested a raised computer floor. I object to your accusation and ask that YOU be more considerate of the various levels of people on this forum. I could take your attitude and spin you around the block in my areas of expertise also - there's no need for you to be a huffy.

since you don't know how I got that speculation of a computer center, let me explain it to you. Obviously they are putting HVAC on the 6th floor. Now most skycrapers I know of put it in mechanical floors usually on the top of the building (you see steam coming off the top). If there was a computer center, then HVAC would be nearby. .. Follow the logic?..

By the way, I work in a major office tower in Seattle and our HVac comes through is in the ceiling and/or window vents, as are what I thought all towers were. Also I am somewhat familiar with raised floors, I used to work in IT before you were in grade school and before Internet really took off - and I thought even today raised floors were part of computing or cool rooms. Obviously I have moved on and higher - so while things may have changed, I appreciate insight or correction without the arrogant posture just like I have extended to everyone in my conversations. Thank you.

If you or anyone else can produce facts that reflect what you stated, then I and others can believe what you say. It shouldn't be too difficult for experts like you, and would certainly be much better than assuming the entire forum knows what you know. Otherwise, I might have to draw on my own experience in running companies and my past in working in office space. I do, however, realize that things may have changed - and am open to learn without someone barking like I should have known already. ....

Even if the raised floors will be for wiring, it doesn't explain your HVAC theory.

Hotrod, there was no accusation or offense intended, rather I was referring to discussions that had taken place on the raised floors in the tower on several different occasions and since you have been following the development of this tower for quite a while thought that you would have seen them. Also there were no huffy intentions, so sorry if it came across that way. Even as an architect I am not one who would ever claim absolute knowledge on something, rather becuase there are multiple ways that things can be designed, constructed, or solved, I only apply my prior experiences to what I see taking place and then offer my opinion as to what may be happening before our eyes. I am not there on the site nor am part of the design team so certainly not trying to establish myself as any sort of authority, rather I have always (attempted anyway) to provide information based on the things that I know to add to the conversation while we watch this awesome structure grow before us. Everyone's background aids in adding to the richness of what is taking place here and I am learning a great deal from others who have varying roles or incites into what is taking place at various different stages of the project. I appreciate your enthusiasm for the development of OKC and admire your passion for its continued growth and success.

[Thunder]

What floor are we on now? And how tall is it now?

I wonder if Devon can place a Christmas Tree on top of the tower cranes.

[warreng88]

What floor are we on now? And how tall is it now?

They have finished the 21st floor and are starting on the 22nd floor. I would guess it is around 300-310 feet tall now.

I wonder if Devon can place a Christmas Tree on top of the tower cranes.

::facepalm::

[K5FAL]

Hotrod, there was no accusation or offense intended, rather I was referring to discussions that had taken place on the raised floors in the tower on several different occasions and since you have been following the development of this tower for quite a while thought that you would have seen them. Also there were no huffy intentions, so sorry if it came across that way. Even as an architect I am not one who would ever claim absolute knowledge on something, rather becuase there are multiple ways that things can be designed, constructed, or solved, I only apply my prior experiences to what I see taking place and then offer my opinion as to what may be happening before our eyes. I am not there on the site nor am part of the design team so certainly not trying to establish myself as any sort of authority, rather I have always (attempted anyway) to provide information based on the things that I know to add to the conversation while we watch this awesome structure grow before us. Everyone's background aids in adding to the richness of what is taking place here and I am learning a great deal from others who have varying roles or incites into what is taking place at various different stages of the project. I appreciate your enthusiasm for the development of OKC and admire your passion for its continued growth and success.

Nice response. I read your post three times trying to figure out was was so offensive about it.

[architect5311]

"Due to growth in technology and environmental concerns, the need for raised access floors has increased more in offices than in computer rooms. In order to develop future-proof facilities, raised access floors are widely used to house critical services such as modular cabling for power, voice, data, and HVAC systems.

Raised access floors provide manageable infrastructure for changes in office layouts and technology deployment. With enhanced environmental performance, each of these elements contribute to create an integrated flooring system that is environment friendly, cost efficient and easy to adapt."

[installer]

Those are the words i was looking for architect

[jmarkross]

Those are the words i was looking for architect

Are you usually working high rises, or do you install on lower height structures as well?