Mosaic

[metro]

As a college student, I'd love to move downtown after graduation...good to see Oklahoma City creating great places and spaces.

I definitely agree, I'm a student at the HSC and I just wish there was more student type housing closer to the city center! I really want to be closer to the action but wish there were some more affordable options in deep deuce/bricktown/midtown

maybe you two should share a 2 bed apartment and split the cost. problem solved!

[adaniel]

I definitely agree, I'm a student at the HSC and I just wish there was more student type housing closer to the city center! I really want to be closer to the action but wish there were some more affordable options in deep deuce/bricktown/midtown

If you are willing to think "outside the box" a bit there are plenty of cheaper options in Jefferson Park, Paseo, Lincoln Terrance, and the multi family properties in Heritage Hills and Mesta Park. Particularly Jefferson Park and Lincoln Terrance are full of OUHSC students

[G.Walker]

Steve, are you at the meeting? How are the renderings?

[Steve]

I'm at the meeting. Very similar to Level.

[G.Walker]

Ok, thanks...hence the name "Level West"...lol...

[HangryHippo]

Steve, can you post them to OKCCentral sometime today?

[Pete]

Wade Scaramucci (architect) just forwarded this information to me:




LEVEL WEST
February 21, 2013
Press Release : Oklahoma Ave
City Center Development II, LLC is pleased to announce the next phase of urban living to the LEVEL community in Oklahoma
City. This site stands on the west side of Oklahoma Avenue, between the alleys of the 2nd Street Lofts and the Brownstones of
Maywood Park on 3rd.
The scheme comprises a flexible mix of 97 one and two-bedroom apartments arranged over four levels around a central shared
courtyard. These elements sit atop a two-level podium containing parking and over 1,100 square feet of retail space. The residential
program is divided into two primary components by a central cut that clarifies and breaks down the massing. Each side takes
on a different character to respond to context; the northern face reflects the vertical orientation of the Brownstones opposite,
whilst the horizontal banding and ‘punched’ balconies of the south nod to the 2nd Street Lofts across the road and the Great
Plains landscape further afield.
This is a building with neither a front nor back; use and activity have been designed into all sides. The ground floor streetscape
includes retail and residential aspects to activate the frontage along Oklahoma Avenue and offer glimpses into the courtyard and
terraces beyond. A longitudinal cut through the massing opens up the courtyard to increase views to downtown OKC and create
a central spine that not only draws residents in but visually opens the building up to the neighborhood. The central courtyard
– complete with spa and outdoor living and entertaining facilities – creates a common gathering place for residents to interact,
whilst bridges and garden roof terraces provide further opportunities for amenity. In addition, each unit includes open plan living
areas, oversized windows and a private balcony with either city or courtyard views.
Inventive uses of material run throughout, including architectural grade charcoal ribbed concrete block – manufactured in
Oklahoma City –configured as either planar skins or translucent veils, depending on situation. A custom-mixed integral sand and
cement stucco with mica chips clads the upper levels, its reflective qualities resulting in a building that glints as the sun moves or
as a pedestrian wanders past.
In close consultation with key stakeholders and working with architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, the scheme is on schedule
for a mid-2014 completion. Together with LEVEL Urban Apartments – designed and delivered by the same developer-architect
team – this project delivers exemplar modern living to meet Oklahoma City’s needs.

Facts:
Developer : City Center Development II, LLC
Architect : Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
Completion : Mid-2014

Programme Mix : 97 Apartments (64x 1-bed, 33x 2-bed) , 155 parking spaces (140 within site, plus 15 additional spaces on street)
1,100 square feet retail space

Contact :
Richard McKown
City Center Development, LLC
4409 Cannon Dr.
Norman Ok. 73072
405-637-8742
Live Modern | Level Urban Apartments

[Anonymous.]

Any sq footage information on units?


Looks pretty nice. I like the non-"rail" balconies way more.

[Just the facts]

I freaking love it. I have been arguing for internal courtyards for years. I am not a personal fan of the architectural style but the land use and layout are perfect.

[Anonymous.]

Also I found it really funny, even though it is a photograph that has been filtered for the rendering, they actually included the peeling on the side of that brownston - epic.

[HangryHippo]

It's probably just me, but this looks a short version of the Regency and it leaves me feeling underwhelmed. But I do love the infill it will provide.

[Praedura]

Son of LEVEL?

LEVEL Jr.?



I like! Based on those renderings, it will be more attractive than the original LEVEL. Much more, IMO.

[dankrutka]

Nicely done! I love the architectural style. Will this be considered part of LEVEL? Will residents in this complex be able to use the amenities (e.g., pool, workout facility) at the other building.

[Dan L]

I really like how Deep Deuce is really filling in.

Is the map showing future brownstones accurate?

[Praedura]

Inventive use of material (as they say)

A custom-mixed integral sand and cement stucco with mica chips clads the upper levels, its reflective qualities
resulting in a building that glints as the sun moves or as a pedestrian wanders past.

Interesting. That would a nice effect. Kind of a sparkle as you walk past?

[HangryHippo]

Is the map showing future brownstones accurate?

I also wondered this. Their image shows a LOT of future brownstones...

[skanaly]

I also wondered this. Their image shows a LOT of future brownstones...

Some of them are located where Maywood is under construction right now, sooo..

[HangryHippo]

Good point. I completely forgot about that development.

[catch22]

This is a winner, 100%.

A+ approval from catch22.

[catch22]

I also think 5 stories is a good height for the neighborhood.

[G.Walker]

nice quality infill development, I like this design better than LEVEL, with this and LEVEL and Aloft...Deep Deuce is turning out pretty nice...I am still not big fan of the Maywood Apartments.

[Mississippi Blues]

Love it!

[stlokc]

I like the fact that the guy is trying to kiss the girl in the rendering.

[dcsooner]

very nice!

[Rover]

So everyone is excited about the fake stucco, huh? Guess there has been a change of heart or lowering of expectations.