Devon Energy Center

[Bullbear]

Wow, so in just about 15 years, we had 6 major buildings built, (BOK plaza, Oklahoma tower, Chase, Sandridge, Leadership square and the convention center). And from then, pretty much nothing except for the Chesapeake Energy Arena. I sure hope we go on another construction rampage!

Oklahoma Tower was built in 1982
BOK Plaza 1971
Chase 1972

I believe the last major building prior to Devon tower and the Arena was Leadership Square in 1984
but i could be wrong

[skanaly]

your correct, i was saying from the "then and now" pic posted up top, before the 90's there was a good solid 15 years of construction and development. So im saying since then there's really been nothing besides the Arena

[Bullbear]

your correct, i was saying from the "then and now" pic posted up top, before the 90's there was a good solid 15 years of construction and development. So im saying since then there's really been nothing besides the Arena

Gotcha! that is correct. it is nice to see the city change for sure.

[Lauri101]

Oklahoma Tower was built in 1982
BOK Plaza 1971
Chase 1972

I believe the last major building prior to Devon tower and the Arena was Leadership Square in 1984
but i could be wrong

Kind of depends what you call "major". 55 N. Robinson - Robinson Plaza (aka IRS building, although IRS isn't only tenant now) - was built in 1991. 10 stories may not be major, but it was a huge step up for us after working in Federal Courthouse.

[dankrutka]

I can't believe after a million views and almost 10,000 replies to this thread we didn't get one person to take a photo on opening day!

I don't mean that as a criticism it's just surprising given the obvious interest in this project.

Again, we've been waiting for years for this to open and all we have still are a few photos from the Oklahoman and a few more from one poster! What's going on?!?

[mcca7596]

Again, we've been waiting for years for this to open and all we have still are a few photos from the Oklahoman and a few more from one poster! What's going on?!?

Disenchantment due to transitioning from the waiting stage to the actual opening? And the fact that the full impact of 2000 employees walking around the building hasn't been felt yet?

[mcca7596]

I thought there were going to be trees planted on the roof over the north entrance.

[Pete]

Not sure it will be trees... Probably just some other low-growth plant.

[hoya]

Ate lunch there today. Nebu was fantastic. Prices are very reasonable, even cheap for downtown. Food was excellent. We've needed a place like this downtown for a long time.

[Spartan]

What are the hours of Nebu?

[Pete]

Nebu hours (only weekdays):

Breakfast - 6:30 to 9:30AM
Lunch - 11:15 to 1:30PM

[metro]

Wow, so in just about 15 years, we had 6 major buildings built, (BOK plaza, Oklahoma tower, Chase, Sandridge, Leadership square and the convention center). And from then, pretty much nothing except for the Chesapeake Energy Arena. I sure hope we go on another construction rampage!

Oklahoma Tower was built in 1982
BOK Plaza 1971
Chase 1972

I believe the last major building prior to Devon tower and the Arena was Leadership Square in 1984
but i could be wrong

Um, Renaissance Hotel in the mid 90's.....

[OKCisOK4me]

Isn't Nebu a planet from Star Wars?

[BoulderSooner]

Northeast Blanco Unit devons first large drilling project

[pw405]

Walked through on my lunch break today. Not the best quality shots from my cell phone, but I know Peter has been itching for some interior shots!



They had a nutrition demonstration similar to Men's Health "Eat This, not That":



Looking East:



Tower view from Rotunda:


Facing south in Rotunda:

[Pete]

Thanks so much!

Looks like they are really hustling to get the south entrance and park/courtyard completed and that will really add a whole new dimension to downtown.

Nebu looks like a very impressive operation and a perfect fit.

[pw405]

Thanks so much!

Looks like they are really hustling to get the south entrance and park/courtyard completed and that will really add a whole new dimension to downtown.

Nebu looks like a very impressive operation and a perfect fit.

Ya, you can't see very well from shots, but the front garden area is still very much a work in progress. My original plan was to walk to see the front, but from I couldn't get there coming from First national without having to walk the long way around. You can tell they still have a few more weeks of work to do on the garden. The front main entrance into the rotunda with the water feature is not yet done, and there is essentially open dirt in front of the garden wing. The west entrance/exit from the Garden Wing is not yet open either. I was very surprised by all the people there - there were employees, non-employees, families, toddlers, etc. Nice to have this large gathering place open to the public. There is tons of room and it didn't feel crowded at all. I walked through around 1:10pm and Nebu still had quite a few partrons.

[SoonerBoy18]

When will they complete the remaining floors?

[Pete]

I believe the last thing to be finished will be the restaurant and banquet facilities on the 49th/50th floors and they said that will be open sometime in September.

[metro]

Yeah Banquet space on 50th floor opens in Sept., Vast on 49th opens in October.

[Urbanized]

I'm guessing they are pushing to have landscaping in front plus garden wing (and Sheridan, Hudson completions) done in time for Festival of the Arts.

[Pete]

I'm guessing they are pushing to have landscaping in front plus garden wing (and Sheridan, Hudson completions) done in time for Festival of the Arts.

Yes, I'm sure you're right.

That all starts April 24, so only about a month to get it into shape. The way they've been moving I'm sure they'll get there.

[OKCisOK4me]

KOCO has Devon Tower in its weather graphics. NIIIICE!

[Beastboii]

The reflection of the sun in the indentions (on the crown) looks sweet from crossroads

[ktulu5900]

The reflection of the sun in the indentions (on the crown) looks sweet from crossroads

I work around 25th and Shields and I drive in from Harrah every morning. When the sun is out, you can see the reflection from Peebly road. Looks like a giant glowing triangle! lol