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I had not been to the north side in 9 months to a year. Completely different looking. The parking garage elevators are all granite (marble?) and stainless steel. Very nice.

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You've been working your glasses off. Thanks, Will.

I actually Laughed Out Loud on that one!

Devon tower was known as Devon pit exactly two years ago. Courtesy of okcmomentum .
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Bonus: Devon tower ready to rise and roughly two years away from being occupied. Again, courtesy of okcmomentum.
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Did we ever determine what the indentation on the triangles was for?

Not sure if already posted. But Flint (colcord bar/restaurant) opens April 9th

Not sure if already posted. But Flint (colcord bar/restaurant) opens April 9th

That's exciting, although I still mourn the loss of a La Baguette within walking distance.

Took about 200 this morning. Will be up in a while.

That's exciting, although I still mourn the loss of a La Baguette within walking distance.

I wonder if I ever served you, I worked there from the time it was Soleil, then La Baguette.... and also when it became the Colcord Cafe.

That's exciting, although I still mourn the loss of a La Baguette within walking distance.

So true, Betts! Heck, I still miss the old Oyster bar - all those drunken mollusks weaving down Robinson...

More about the Colcord... Looks like the extension that is linked to Devon Tower will be open in April as well.

Wow, the construction crews on these projects are incredibly fast!



Flint restaurant and bar opens in April and will feature an upscale, casual dining experience perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Flint has a large patio with plenty of seating perfect for cocktails under the stars or for a quick bite to eat before a game.
• New one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor meeting and event space will be available in April as well. This modern space features 2 ballrooms with high end finishes and a soft gray, silver and cream color palette ideal for weddings and corporate events.

March 3 2012

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Did we ever determine what the indentation on the triangles was for?

Good question

I like the indentation in the triangles. I bet it will really look cool with the LED.

Good question

I don't think the indentations are "for" anything. It's just a design element.

Looks like my camcorder I've used for all the videos since Aug 2010 needs to be sent in for repair, where ever that is. Just when I was wanting to pick that back up again. The new 2012 model is available later this month. Not sure what to do with it. So... no more video for me until I somehow get this taken care of. There's still stuff from weeks ago I was needed to finish.

I like the indentation in the triangles. I bet it will really look cool with the LED.

I would be willing to bet the indentation is for the LED lights to reflect off of. I think the metal fins serve the same purpose. The LEDs actually reflect from them, which is why they look brighter from the sides than they do when viewed straight on. The only other plausible reason is for rain drainage, but without the indendation I don't thinknrain would have any problem draining. Thoughts anyone?

The only other plausible reason is for rain drainage, but without the indendation I don't thinknrain would have any problem draining. Thoughts anyone?

I was thinking about this myself. I'm wondering if with the degree of slope of the crown and how it meets up in the middle of the two planes on the side if it would create a waterfall effect with runoff without having a recessed indention. Perhaps that is why there is a recess in the bottom of the crown. Or there could be lighting in the recess which would light up the crown spectacularly.

I was thinking about this myself. I'm wondering if with the degree of slope of the crown and how it meets up in the middle of the two planes on the side if it would create a waterfall effect with runoff without having a recessed indention. Perhaps that is why there is a recess in the bottom of the crown. Or there could be lighting in the recess which would light up the crown spectacularly.

This is what I'm hoping for.

It's weird, because it's difficult to see a recess in any of the renderings, although the early model they had created seems to have those indentations.

I've been told there is going to be "a ton" of LED lighting in the crown, which I took to mean much more than just using the fins, as they have on the building indentions.

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That utility crane is very cool...

But I imagine you have to get into the window-washing basket on the roof, have it lift you up, then extend until it's dangling out in front of the building like it is shown here... I would have a complete heart attack!

No kidding. I'm not especially afraid of heights, but I looked at that thing and tinkled a little.

I know this has been discussed on the thread before, but I can't remember what the answer was. What is that horrid looking group of metal/white buildings just southeast of downtown...that has the stench when you drive by? It is horrible looking driving along the new I-40 and ruins the view of the skyline. I believe someone said there are plans to tear this down...has this been 100% confirmed, and do we know when? Thanks!

Producers Cooperative Oil Mill, they bought the old Firestone/Bridgestone tire factory with plans to move to it eventually, the only thing I remember on when was they expected it would take years and did not have dates on when they expected to get all the approvals required to modify the facility or the actual move

That is the cotton seed mill. They have already bought the old Dayton Tire Plant on Council south of I-40 to move their operations to.

Thanks for the info. Once they move to their new facility, is the plan to tear down those buildings? I believe someone said they would be torn down in coordination of the new Central Park, etc. Is this correct?

That utility crane is very cool...

But I imagine you have to get into the window-washing basket on the roof, have it lift you up, then extend until it's dangling out in front of the building like it is shown here... I would have a complete heart attack!

I wonder if that job has hazard pay!

Thanks for the info. Once they move to their new facility, is the plan to tear down those buildings? I believe someone said they would be torn down in coordination of the new Central Park, etc. Is this correct?

I had not heard anything with it being demolished in conjunction with the park. It was once considered a potential location for the convention center, the C2S plan envisioned it eventually be replaced by low to mid rise buildings and restore the street grid. I have no doubt several influential parties want the smell to stop being generated so close to downtown, bricktown and other other areas nearby.

I know this has been discussed on the thread before, but I can't remember what the answer was. What is that horrid looking group of metal/white buildings just southeast of downtown...that has the stench when you drive by? It is horrible looking driving along the new I-40 and ruins the view of the skyline. I believe someone said there are plans to tear this down...has this been 100% confirmed, and do we know when? Thanks!

That "horrid" set of buildings represents "real jobs" without account to where vistas would eventually form; you might cut them some slack for having all these years been part of Oklahoma City's settlement and economics. Downtown is not about just being a "scene" out of Norman Rockwell.

Can we please see some more night images, I really like the lights of those completed interior floors. I wonder what floor they are on now

I was downtown Sat. and it appeared to me that there is a window glass missing up around the top just below the crown. I thought it was strange because not a single glass is missing on that side other than the one I mentioned. Has anyone else noticed this besides me? I would have thought that would have already been replaced.

I was downtown Sat. and it appeared to me that there is a window glass missing up around the top just below the crown. I thought it was strange because not a single glass is missing on that side other than the one I mentioned. Has anyone else noticed this besides me? I would have thought that would have already been replaced.

Probably where the crane use to be and they still havent put the glass in its place

On the north side, there's that vent of some sort.

That must be what it is. Wish it wasn't there. More out of sight. Thanks William

I hope the final lighting isn't as uninspired as what has been tested so far. It seems rather uncreative for such a modern building. I'm hoping that's just because it's in testing phases, but if the final product is just solid color outlining the indentations I'll be a little disappointed.

I hope the final lighting isn't as uninspired as what has been tested so far. It seems rather uncreative for such a modern building. I'm hoping that's just because it's in testing phases, but if the final product is just solid color outlining the indentations I'll be a little disappointed.

It is going to be interesting to see how the LEDs show up against a non-reflecitive window, especially if the light are on inside.

They haven't disappointed on any aspect of the building yet. (at least for me) I doubt they would get everything else right except for the lighting....I have faith!

The LED lighting will not disappoint.

The tests thus far have only been basic colors and at a low level. I'm told they can be much brighter, have an infinite number of color combinations and each and every window segment can be controlled separately. Plus, there will be tons of lighting in the crown which will be able to be seen from a very long distance away.

I'm sure they'll program all types of cool light shows.

On the setting they are using for tests, the lighting can be seen from my work about 7-8 miles to the southwest on a clear night. And probably even further than that. I imagine when they crank these babies up you will be able to see it much bolder and much further away.

On the setting they are using for tests, the lighting can be seen from my work about 7-8 miles to the southwest on a clear night. And probably even further than that. I imagine when they crank these babies up you will be able to see it much bolder and much further away.

Having not seen it myself - what do you see? Are you seeing individual bars of light or is it like MBG where the light is reflecting off the glass making the whole thing glow?

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From that distance it looks glowing. If you look at it straight on (say 7-8 miles directly to the south, from say around Western Ave) it is glowing but you can make out the individual bars.

What floor # are they working on currently?

On the north side, there's that vent of some sort.

I don't get it. That opening is on the crown. If that's a vent, why couldn't they put it on the side or the back of the crown? It's awfully conspicuous where it is. I can't help but think they broke that window during installation and are waiting for a replacement. That's just a dumb location for a vent.

What floor # are they working on currently?

All the ones with the lights on at night...

I don't get it. That opening is on the crown. If that's a vent, why couldn't they put it on the side or the back of the crown? It's awfully conspicuous where it is. I can't help but think they broke that window during installation and are waiting for a replacement. That's just a dumb location for a vent.

Yeah, it's like the one on the Oklahoma Tower. Just deal with it. At least they put it on the side not facing I-40...

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The LED lighting will not disappoint.

The tests thus far have only been basic colors and at a low level. I'm told they can be much brighter, have an infinite number of color combinations and each and every window segment can be controlled separately. Plus, there will be tons of lighting in the crown which will be able to be seen from a very long distance away.

I'm sure they'll program all types of cool light shows.

I know I won't be disappointed!

OKC skyline from Hwy 9 near Newcastle, about 20 miles away:
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One of the antennas from a station is right behind Devon making it look like it has a spire.

Wow, that's impressive from about 20 miles away. Let's see some more pictures of the Devon tower from even further away!

can also see the capital dome (right) and the top of Regency Tower. Good vantage point, only showing the impact of new infill skyscrapers will have.

also proves that OKC is not flat, but is rolling plains.

You can see it about 25-30 miles west on i-40 in the El Reno area, at night it looks like one big lonely needle surrounded by a bunch of lights. Lol

The tower seems to be totally dark, strange!

Never mind. All is well.

Never mind. All is well.

No, I think you were right. I have a friend who works as a police ambassador downtown tell me the entire building lost power for a little bit.

I've noticed that as I'm leaving work headed east bound on Airport Rd around 4:40pm that the sunlight has been hitting the angled top of the tower and you can actually see the reflected sun rays bouncing off of the windows. I'd feel sorry for any pilots that flew through that glare as they'd probably be blinded for a bit (sarcasm). Just curious if anyone else has seen this from different directions (although at that time of the day you'd have to be west of downtown to see it, obviously).

I've noticed that as I'm leaving work headed east bound on Airport Rd around 4:40pm that the sunlight has been hitting the angled top of the tower and you can actually see the reflected sun rays bouncing off of the windows. I'd feel sorry for any pilots that flew through that glare as they'd probably be blinded for a bit (sarcasm). Just curious if anyone else has seen this from different directions (although at that time of the day you'd have to be west of downtown to see it, obviously).

Seen it several times, there are some pictures in this thread of it.

What floor are they on in the interior, and how much longer do they have to go?

It looks like they are working on about the 34th floor -- you can tell because of the different color of permanent vs. construction lights.

It looks like they are working on about the 34th floor -- you can tell because of the different color of permanent vs. construction lights.

Yeah I love the color of the lights, Cant wait til its completly completed, how long does it take them to complete a floor?, its seems like they have been on the same one forever.