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Architecture - 04.25.2013

Brick by brick

Two 1930s high school football stadiums in Oklahoma City soon will receive their first major update in decades, while preserving original facades

At a community meeting concerning the planned renovation of Taft Stadium, Gary Armbruster began by telling attendees that, despite rumors to the contrary, the historic rock wall on the 1930s stadium was not coming down. With that said, the place began to empty out. Read more
 
Architecture - 03.25.2013

Constructive forces

The annual AIA Architecture Tour highlights the design on which homes and offices are built

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Attendees to the 12th annual American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter Architectural Tour on April 13 can look forward to seeing seven sites.

Or, in the case of one of the stops, can look down.

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Architecture - 01.16.2013

OCURA approves office space proposals atop Downtown garage

Oklahoma City Urban Renewal commissioners approved an addendum to a request for proposal Jan. 16 to allow additional options for space on top of a planned parking garage Downtown. Read more
 
Architecture - 12.27.2012

Building excellence

Awards honor Oklahoma City’s best in architecture and urban design

For seven local architecture firms, Nov. 2 proved lucky. From 52 entries, the American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter recognized excellence at its 2012-2013 Design Excellence Awards Program, held at Red PrimeSteak. Read more
 
Architecture - 11.26.2012

View master

Vast offers the best views of Oklahoma City, at the top of Devon tower

Sitting in Vast, on the 49th floor of Devon tower, it is difficult to look at anything other than the view. But those who can steal a glance from the floor-to-ceiling windows, even briefly, will notice the restaurant’s subtle design details and custom furniture meant to make it a truly unique space. Read more
 
Architecture - 11.15.2012

Coury courts DDRC with Ambassador design plan

Paul Coury, the Tulsa hotelier who developed the Colcord boutique hotel, is back after selling that hotel to Devon Energy. This time, he is bringing one of his Ambassador branded hotels to MidTown. Read more
 
Architecture - 09.26.2012

Architect selected for MAPS convention center

The MAPS 3 Convention Center Subcommittee voted Tuesday to recommend that the company responsible for selecting the site of the $250 million building also be the one to design it. Read more
 
Architecture - 09.20.2012

Preliminary designs for downtown parking garage unveiled

It is uncertain whether anyone will one day live or shop in a planned Downtown project, but the design of the parking aspect of the structure is well on its way. Unveiled at the Sept. 19 Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority meeting by Anthony McDermid, principal of TAP Architecture, the preliminary design included nods to the city’s historic architecture with a modern flair. Read more
 
Architecture - 06.29.2012

Oh, Man!

The Sooner State looks better than ever in the winning shots of the OklaManMade architectural photography competition

For an annual statewide contest of architectural photography, the third year proved to be — as the adage goes — the charm. Read more
 
Architecture - 06.22.2012

SkyDance Bridge receives national award

The recently completed SkyDance Bridge over Interstate 40 in Downtown Oklahoma City was named one of the 50 best public art projects by the 2012 Public Art Network Year in Review by Americans for the Arts. Read more
 
Architecture - 03.28.2012

Atkinson’s abode

Open to the public, the home of W.P. ‘Bill’ Atkinson stands as a time capsule to the city he founded, Midwest City

It’s the early 1940s and not much is happening on the outskirts of Oklahoma City. Not among the cedar trees, not along the dusty roads — just some homesteads dotting the lonely plains. Read more
 
Architecture - 03.28.2012

Arch tone

From homes to offices, nine sites show the soul of the 2012 Architecture Tour

As the American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter celebrates 60 years, one might expect this year’s Architectural Tour — the group’s 11th annual — to carry one heckuva theme.

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Architecture - 02.27.2012

Elliott + Associates architects awarded 'Best of Year' for Café 501 redesign

'Interior Design' magazine recognizes Elliott + Associates for three Classen Curve projects.

Elliott + Associates Architects was recently honored for its work designing Café 501 at Classen Curve, owned by Pete and Sheree Holloway.
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Architecture - 02.24.2012

Seamans says

Norman architect named president of the Central Oklahoma chapter of the American Institute of Architects

Ask most people to run down their 10-year goals, and you’re likely to get a few “um”s and a few “I’d like to”s. Read more
 
Architecture - 02.24.2012

Yukon trail

A Yukon couple ditches an empty nest for a whole new way of living in Downtown Oklahoma City

Gary and Janie McCurdy swapped suburbia in Yukon for a Downtown Oklahoma City address. Read more
 
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