My point is maybe companies like Paycom could be persuaded to build 10 story or so HQ's on the border of the C2S park.

All we need is a big residential development (tower) to be announced. I think that alone would push many companies considering a downtown location.

Bob Funk isn't moving more than 10 minutes from Piedmont, but I bet he's interested in having a presence in our new downtown. Thing is, he just built a new HQ, Paycom hasn't but has expressed that they are planning to, and recently announced their plans are on hold and "reconsidering design, etc.". My point is maybe companies like Paycom could be persuaded to build 10 story or so HQ's on the border of the C2S park.

That would be great. What about Midfirst Bank's presence downtown? Would they need a new tower if they were to consolidate offices elsewhere around town? BancFirst? Banks seem to build new towers more than most companies. I don't know enough about how much space these banks currently lease downtown.

Austin has changed its skyline in the past 5 years with condo towers and hotels. That would be awesome to see some of that. I love the infill development downtown but I really would like to see a midrise or highrise condo/apt. tower. I know I would be more apt to live in one of those, have a view, etc.

OKCisOK4me, good points. On a further note, the Burj Al meel in the picture above under construction in Dubai is a mile high (yes, 700+meters)skyscraper and have several that are 2000'ft plus under construction? For those who want the "our skyline will be out of balance now" argument, look at Dubai, they are building monsterous things that one half it's size wasn't possible just a few years ago, now the sky is literally the limit on how high. Crazier than that, in Kuwait, a 1001 meter one is proposed and will be completed in 2030, that's more than a mile and one third!!!!

Gulf States in Race to Build World’s Tallest Tower (http://www.arabnews.com/?page=4&section=0&article=107779&d=13&m=3&y=2008)

I'll take something like this, Signature Tower - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signature_Tower)
Speaking of a skyscraper that stands out...
Signature Tower - Nashville, Tennessee - Welcome (http://www.signaturetowernashville.com/commercial.html)
Signature Tower - Nashville, Tennessee - Welcome (http://www.signaturetowernashville.com/trailer-high.php)

A mile freaking high is, what, 5 Devon towers tall?????!!!!

The view from Block 42 and Central Ave. Lofts I believe.

Same difference Jack, lol. I mean, albeit 200 feet or two city blocks, it's a view looking from the Northeast of town looking to the Southwest. I'm going down after work with a GPS locater to once and for all confirm the true spot of the view!!! I'll post tomorrow...lol...jk...

Because of aesthetics, that will likely be the angle for OKC-related photos. I'll miss having the Crystal Bridge and Gardens on the forefront, though. That angle always showed the best of both worlds.

OKCisOK4me, good points. On a further note, the Burj Al meel in the picture above under construction in Dubai is a mile high (yes, 700+meters)skyscraper and have several that are 2000'ft plus under construction? For those who want the "our skyline will be out of balance now" argument, look at Dubai, they are building monsterous things that one half it's size wasn't possible just a few years ago, now the sky is literally the limit on how high. Crazier than that, in Kuwait, a 1001 meter one is proposed and will be completed in 2030, that's more than a mile and one third!!!!

Gulf States in Race to Build World’s Tallest Tower (http://www.arabnews.com/?page=4&section=0&article=107779&d=13&m=3&y=2008)

that tower will not be a mile high .. it will be 2600 or so ... saudi is the one planing the mile high tower .. a mile is 1600 meters

A mile freaking high is, what, 5 Devon towers tall?????!!!!

Let them fight for height; I'm with Larry Nichols all the way.

Someone will always build a taller building.

Devon Tower will not only add a gem to downtown OKC, it is arguably the most striking building that Pickard Chilton has built to this date. I have seen their other projects, and in terms of pure beauty, only the River Point building stood out to me. The others are visually appealing in their own way, but few of the others have that sleek, beautifully understated design that Devon Tower will have. Really, that building is going to be gorgeous. I can see why the OCURA members were speechless when the model and photos were unveiled.

HOTROD, I think it was Doug who mentioned earlier in this thread that the triangles at the "crown" of the tower, will be lit up at night, but the lighting is still up for discussion with Devon. I too would like to see some proposed night-time renderings though.

ok, thanks Metro.

I had asked because the rendering that were released looked like they were evening (FN was lit up and Chase appears to be) but Devon didn't have any lighting visible.

I must have missed that sentence from Doug in all of the excitement :).

but yeah, hopefully we can get some night-time renderings of this beauty, nevertheless. Im still speachless, and can't stop looking at it!

First, the bust during the '80s was also about the economy tanking, which caused the oil prices to drop. Banks were making loans to any one that could leave a little fog on a mirror.

Second thing, this building may stick out some, because of its height, but its got to be better then building an oil tower on the river. In another 10-20 years it will fit in to the OKC skyline like a glove. Some people said the same thing about the Liberty Building(Chase) when it was built.

The Devon tower looks most like the Four Seasons Malaysia project that Pickard Chilton is working on. There are a few night renderings from their website that show how (I assume) the Devon tower will be lit.


Four Seasons Place - Malaysia (http://www.pickardchilton.com/pagProject.aspx?Group='HOTEL+%26+RESIDENTIAL'&ID=29&Photo=1)

I'm not suggesting that there will be a huge amount of spec office space built.

Just that it's likely more local companies will want to be down there and if so, we don't have the Class A space for them now, let alone in 3-5 years.


And BTW, downtown OKC has only 5.7 million square feet of rental office space, as opposed to 7.7 million for Tulsa, a city significantly smaller.

Pete, that doesn't include owner occupied though - which does Tulsa have any (it seems as though most of their companies lease and not own). I don't believe Denver has very many owner occupied towers either nor does Seattle, come to think of it - the only one I know of besides the govt bldgs in downtown Seattle [WAMU has 2 skyscrapers, one is owner occupied (brand new), the other {the taller, signature icon WAMU Tower} it leases out; Safeco used to be owner occupied in the U district, but they sold it to the UW and are now leasing in downtown]. I digress....

But I do agree with your point in principle; OKC does need more leasible buildings downtown. I think the 'KEY' more or less, for Tier II cities is 10M sq ft.

Hopefully with Devon, the NBA, and the other synergy going on - more companies will desire to be downtown (not necessarily in owner occupied tho) and we could see a round of leasible towers pop up.

Pete, interesting facts. So with our 5.7 million existing and 1.9 Devon proposed, we're only at 7.6, still 100,000 sf smaller than downtown Tulsa.

Metro, Devon wont get added to the 5.7M since it will be owner occupied. Just like SandRidge/KMG tower is not part of the 5.7M. I believe BoK is owner occupied, definitely AT&T is owner occupied. The govt buildings are owner occupied.

If we could add up all of the owner occupied and leasibles, Im sure OKC would be well above 8M sq feet downtown. Im not sure if Tulsa has any owner occupieds in their downtown. Maybe only the new Williams Center (the tower that was recently built, that was supposed to be taller but ended up chopped at 750k sq ft).

Anyways, my point is - OKC is a little unusual in that it has a significant number of owner occupied buildinggs that 'throw off' the leasible sq ft numbers (making it look smaller than what is actually there).

Oh, by the way - Devon will be at least 2.2M square feet in total (1.9M for the tower, .4 for the podium - I had read).

I think the podium is leasible, so that portion would likely be added to the 5.7M OKC total, but not the 1.9M from the tower.

I decided yesterday that I would wait a day before I give my comments on the new tower so that I could think the whole thing through. And after a day of looking at the tower and all that comes with it, I am thoroughly impressed. Yesterday was another fine day in our city's renaissance.

As a soon to be college graduate, I am proud to say that I am NOT going to Texas, LA, the usual places people my age threaten to go so they can leave "boring" Oklahoma. I want to stay and see all the good things that are happening and I am glad that I get to live through all this.

And Steve's latest blog posting is very encouraging indeed as he has talked to people in the know who think more towers downtown are becoming more likely...

Good job Devon!:congrats:

Don, you post (and point) is PRICELESS!!!!

I think this is something that should be forwarded to city leaders (both govt and corporate.... Devon's on to something BIG). :gossip:

Thanks Don for committing to OKC - hopefully you will have great success and can help make OKC even better. Congrats on your impending graduation too!

Since it appears that there will not be an observation deck, I have another idea if the guys at NewSpin360 are watching: Fly your helicopter up to 925 feet above the existing parking deck and do a panorama from there. Show us what the city would look like from the top of the new tower.

Another city comparison:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r170/OkStateBBall78/burj_dubai_emaar_properties_cb21070.jpg

Granted, it's a much larger and richer economy and much more excessively taller but the amount of notoriety this city has seen has been overwhelming. Also, the buildings that surround it ARE much more modern being that Dubai used to be a strip of communal housing in 1997 along a dusty two lane stretch of highway along the Persian Gulf.


that got me thinking - so I went to wikipedia. United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates)

UAE (Dubai's country)
GDP (PPP) 2007 estimate
- Total 190.2 billion (42nd)
- Per capita $55,200 (CIA) (5th)

I believe OKC Metro's GDP was $54B per annum. Im not sure what Dubai's proportion of UAE is (and surely UAE is larger economy than OKC), but OKC isn't that bad either. ....

and surely things will get even better.

this looks familiar...

AIM Corp HQ (http://www.pickardchilton.com/pagProject.aspx?Group='CORPORATE'&ID=11)

That tower in Dubai is huge, but hideous. I'll take quality over quantity any day. Fortunately for us, we get the best of both worlds.

this looks familiar...

AIM Corp HQ (http://www.pickardchilton.com/pagProject.aspx?Group='CORPORATE'&ID=11)

Except ours is bigger.:ou2

that got me thinking - so I went to wikipedia. United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates)

UAE (Dubai's country)
GDP (PPP) 2007 estimate
- Total 190.2 billion (42nd)
- Per capita $55,200 (CIA) (5th)

I believe OKC Metro's GDP was $54B per annum. Im not sure what Dubai's proportion of UAE is (and surely UAE is larger economy than OKC), but OKC isn't that bad either. ....

and surely things will get even better.

If that is our GDP then that is pretty sweet! I definitely wasn't saying that our GDP was bad, just that they're situated with the control of a lot of oil over there and they have princes that live in huge palaces. They have an indoor ski area there as well. I once saw a picture that showed the shoreline from one of the palm tree islands they are building off of their coastline. It was a panoramic shot and throughout the background you could see roughly 50 of those tall perpendicular cranes. Dubai is bustling and they have a cheap working labor force to take care of it all.

Except ours is bigger.:ou2

It's not bigger, just taller. The AIM building has 2.2 million gsf. It's def got more girth... And Texas does not suck.

Just fyi - BOK Plaza in OKC is not owner occupied. It did sell to a well respected local ownership group last year, however, and they are doing an extensive renovation of the property.

That would be great. What about Midfirst Bank's presence downtown? Would they need a new tower if they were to consolidate offices elsewhere around town? BancFirst? Banks seem to build new towers more than most companies. I don't know enough about how much space these banks currently lease downtown.
Most bank buildings of that size are developer buildings with the bank having naming rights to go along with a sizable chunk of the rentable space. The Frost Bank building here was developed by Cousins and they have since sold it to someone else, Frost bank only has something like 10 floors of the building, their HQ is still San Antonio. All of it is leased space along with the other tenants. I would think it might still be awhile before a developer skyscraper of similar magnitude will pop up on downtown. Now there may be some in the First National/Cityplace range but I doubt there will be anything else approaching "Supertall" status like Devon.


Austin has changed its skyline in the past 5 years with condo towers and hotels. That would be awesome to see some of that. I love the infill development downtown but I really would like to see a midrise or highrise condo/apt. tower. I know I would be more apt to live in one of those, have a view, etc.
Many of the proposed ones are stalled right now because of the national credit crisis, most of the ones already under construction seem to be progressing still. I would really like to see a mixed-use tower similar to the John Hancock Building in Chicago, not necessarily that height or style but that type of use.

A mixed use building would be sweet, something in the 25 to 35 floor range :cool:

Does anybody think that the site plan doesn't interact well with the street? I understand the safety concerns, and wanting to have a good setback from the curb. But what about having streetside cafes line Sheridan? The trees that line the street now (and still do in the renderings) are nice, but they create a buffer that makes the place seem like any old office park. Impenetrable and impersonal.

It's not bigger, just taller. The AIM building has 2.2 million gsf. It's def got more girth... And Texas does not suck.

I never said Texas sucked. That was the only emote I could find with shades that was on the side of the comment box. I rarely ever open up the other screen just to scroll through emotes. It takes too much time.

In any case, there will always be similar looking buildings. This one will be beautiful for OKC's skyline, and the height and sleekness of the design is incredible.

I never said Texas sucked. That was the only emote I could find with shades that was on the side of the comment box. I rarely ever open up the other screen just to scroll through emotes. It takes too much time.

In any case, there will always be similar looking buildings. This one will be beautiful for OKC's skyline, and the height and sleekness of the design is incredible.

fair enough...

TUCK FEXAS!!!! BOOMER SOONER!:ou2


on a serious note, this is truly amazing! i am so proud to live here and see this beuatiful building rise up into the sky!

Devon didn't show the very top view of the building, right? Is it possible that they could still add in trees and a pool at the top? It could be use for company parties and stuff like that. I wonder how a pool feels that way up high.

Edit - No personal attacks! Stay on point please. ~ Pete

I haven't seen this mention anywhere. I can't say how I know, but there will be two underground parking levels under the podium, rotunda, and tower.

Architect, I like your skyline rendering but one criticism.

Chase seems like it's too short.

Chase is almost 100 feet taller than OK tower and from every angle it is taller, yet on your west view angles, chase looks shorter. I think you might want to add a little bit to Chase, it is a 500 foot skyscraper - not bad and certainly much taller than anything else downotwn right now.

A lesson in Point of View and Perspective...........

Image 1 - A true elevation which you will not see from any point of view...only 2d on paper.
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk92/gandjdunlap/OKC-HIGHRISEHEIGHTS.jpg
Image 2 - View looking southeast. Buildings closer to you seem taller...........
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk92/gandjdunlap/OKC-HIGHRISEHEIGHTS-2.jpg
Image 3 - View looking Northwest................
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk92/gandjdunlap/OKC-HIGHRISEHEIGHTS-3.jpg

Go take a look at the skyline from these same viewpoints and see..............

Has anyone ever noticed the view of the skyline driving from the airport? You see Chase standing alone to the right and the other talls - First, City Place, Ok Tower, and Sandridge grouped together standing at about the same height. Probably the most unflattering view of the skyline IMO.

Won't this be great view to come home to and for visitors flying in to see..........

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk92/gandjdunlap/DEVONTOWER-4.jpg

im just glad we'll have a signature architectural building there are some nice building around town but nothing of this calibur. We should look to Kansas City and Louisville both have or will add amazing new buildings downtown http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/Nelson-Atkins_X1.jpg/800px-Nelson-
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c0/Nelson-night-lens.jpg/800px-Nelson-night-lens.jpg
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Sprint_Center_Kansas_City_Missouri.jpg/800px-Sprint_Center_Kansas_City_Missouri.jpg
Sprint Center, Kansa City, Missouri
Architecture of Kansas City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture_in_Kansas_City)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/AliCenter.jpg
Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky,
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a3/Museum_Plaza.jpg
Museum Plaza Louisville, Kentucky


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a7/Ica_exterior_institute_contemporary_art_boston.jpg/400px-Ica_exterior_institute_contemporary_art_boston.jpg
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

I'm sorry, but that second to last image just doesn't do it for me. Looks like an old rickety wooden ladder a painter uses for spot jobs...

A lesson in Point of View and Perspective...........

Image 1 - A true elevation which you will not see from any point of view...only 2d on paper.
]

Go take a look at the skyline from these same viewpoints and see..............

I understand prospective - and I know the real feel of OKC's skyline, that's why I said it appears you have Chase artificially too small.

Chase loses vertical height ONLY when the skyline is viewed from very close up and other buildings are in front of you. Say, go to Main Street at the Montgomery, look toward the skyline and OK Tower appears taller from that prospective.

HOWEVER, look at the same view from the Fairgrounds or I-40 (same orientation right, just further away), and Chase dominates significantly since it is 500 feet.

Take your SW/Airport view. If you consider that prospective, Chase should be significantlly taller than other existing (and it is when viewed in reality), yet in your sketch it is almost at par. I've seen that view hundereds of times (if not thousands) and Chase is significantly taller from all angles UNLESS you're close to the skyline (then it 'shrinks' when viewed from the west).

I also noticed that all of the buildings appear to lean in towards the center of the photo. What's up with that? Just kidding.

I haven't seen this mention anywhere. I can't say how I know, but there will be two underground parking levels under the podium, rotunda, and tower.

I'm not sure if that is entirely accurate, but they did mention that there would be an underground service garage for deliveries, trash, etc. I did not get the impression that this would be employee parking, although I suppose they might have a section down there for the execs.

I also noticed that all of the buildings appear to lean in towards the center of the photo. What's up with that? Just kidding.

It's the gravitational pull from the Devon Tower. The structure is so massive, it's literally sucking in satellite towers for orbit.

It's the gravitational pull from the Devon Tower. The structure is so massive, it's literally sucking in satellite towers for orbit.

I know that was meant as a joke (and it was funny) but that is exactly what I hope will happen. When you look at other cities that went with the one dominant tower, other towers soon followed.

I'm not sure if that is entirely accurate, but they did mention that there would be an underground service garage for deliveries, trash, etc. I did not get the impression that this would be employee parking, although I suppose they might have a section down there for the execs.

I can't say how I know... but jbrown is entirely accurate.

I still can't say how I know... but there will not be a pedestrian bridge over Sheridan... nor any concrete plans to use the tunnel that already exists either... the "connection" with the gardens is more of a visual tie on the street level.

Would you say that is accurate jbrown??? *hehe*

I can't wait to see that view from the west!

Devon Tower to give Oklahoma City projects a boost | NewsOK.com (http://www.newsok.com/article/3287112/)

By Steve Lackmeyer
Business Writer

Millions of new dollars likely will flow into an account set up for downtown development once Devon Tower opens in 2012.

Tax increment financing, which recaptures increased property taxes downtown, will be the recipient of all property taxes generated by the 54-story tower because it is an Urban Renewal project.

And if it appraises at the estimated $750 million, that would translate into $7.5 million a year.

"It's a big deal,” said Brett Hamm, president of Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. "Limited TIF funding has been one of our biggest challenges. We've had to be almost too selective in the projects we could commit funding to.”

When designs for the tower were unveiled Wednesday, Devon Chief Executive Officer Larry Nichols indicated his company will seek only a portion of the TIF funds it generates toward creation of a park along Sheridan Avenue.

Nichols said he would like to see much of the TIF used to overhaul the Myriad Gardens and improve the immediate neighborhood.

Appraisal remains
Both goals are shared by Assistant City Manager Cathy O'Connor, who has tracked the TIF program since it was established in 2001.

She said the city is preparing to work with Devon on planning TIF projects for the area, but she cautions against assuming the tower will be appraised at $750 million.

"First it will need to get built and put on tax rolls,” O'Connor said.

"But if it really gets assessed at $750 million, then yes, it will provide $7.5 million a year into the TIF district.”

And that might not be all. O'Connor said the county's collection of personal property taxes on furniture, fixtures and equipment in the new tower also will be entirely directed into the TIF.

Add to that the potential for 50 percent of any increase in property values at the former Kerr-McGee Tower being renovated by SandRidge Energy, and the downtown TIF budget plan is widely expected to see a bonanza in the next few years.

Brent Bryant, economic development program manager at the city, reports the fund is already growing thanks to the opening of the Skirvin Hilton hotel, Legacy at Arts Quarter apartments and The Centennial — all Urban Renewal projects.

Collections between 2001 and 2006 totaled $6.8 million.

The amount for last year totaled $2.7 million.

Bryant estimates it will jump to $3.5 million next year.

Plenty of takers
O'Connor sees no shortage of takers for any increase in TIF funding — and she said she strongly believes Devon's project will be followed by more high-rises in the immediate neighborhood.

"There is an element of spin-off here,” O'Connor said.

O'Connor, who was one of the key team members credited with putting together financing for the Skirvin renovation, said the TIF has been a critical component of downtown's resurgence.

"Just think about what we put into the Skirvin — we couldn't have done it without the TIF,” O'Connor said.

"And I think that's true with every project we've participated in. They wouldn't have been completed in the time they were done, or to the quality we've seen, without it.”

Are More High Rises Coming? (http://blog.newsok.com/okccentral/2008/08/22/are-more-high-rises-coming/)

What is in the building with the atrium on the roof at the northwest corner of Hudson and Sheridan? It would be an awesome location for luxury condos!!! Is there a pool up there? And does anyone know if there are any plans to develop Sheridan between Hudson and Classen? It is one of the most delpaitaed areas left in downtown and deserves much better, otherwise I may have to list it on the "scariest places" thread.

Also, what do they use the Stage Center for these days. The only time I'm in that area is during the festival of the arts...which may or may not be affected by the Devon construction. I hope not, that would be a shame to see, especially with alll the potential for that area in a few years

That is the old Black Hotel.... checkout Film Row (http://www.filmrow.com) regarding development on Sheridan between hudson and Classen.

Going back to what the Dallas-ites are saying, they are now mentioning that Chesapeake should do that there. I wonder if they realize that CHK is another OKC-based company?

NThomas from Denton states:

"This looks great! Is there any info on what the atrium looking building at the base will house?

Despite the economy, Devon is in a sector that is still doing ok. I don't see them filling for ch. 11 anytime soon.

If only Chesapeake would do the same here... (No, the Pier 1 building lease doesn't count, I want a new building!)"

Dallas Fort Worth Urban Forum - OKC Devon Energy Tower (925 ft, 54 st) (http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/showthread.php?p=297970)

Even the DMN omits the fact that CHK is based in OKC. Note that they point out that Chief O&G is "Dallas-based" but mention nothing about the whereabouts of CHK HQ. Not that they need to but I just wish they would. It gives OKC great pub.

Dallas-Fort Worth's energy boom is prominent factor in office market | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Business News (http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/DN-gasoffice_22bus.ART.State.Edition1.3de0597.html)

Also, what do they use the Stage Center for these days. The only time I'm in that area is during the festival of the arts...which may or may not be affected by the Devon construction. I hope not, that would be a shame to see, especially with alll the potential for that area in a few years

Stage Center is currently owned by the OKC Arts Council, on land belonging to the Kirkpatrick family. It is operated by the Civic Center Music Hall through a contract with the City.

It is still used by Carpenter Square Theatre, and other smaller local performing arts groups. It also houses several arts-related offices.

There are hopes that future funding may be found so it can undergo a significant renovation.

As unique as the architecture is, the building has several design flaws which keep it from living up to its potential.

As long as the original design concept stays. It's a very unique building and I would hate to see it lose its edge by covering with it with stucco or something like that.

I wonder if they realize that CHK is another OKC-based company?

I posted that tidbit... but my membership is waiting to be approved or something... *sigh*

I posted that tidbit... but my membership is waiting to be approved or something... *sigh*

HAHA... I was wondering why someone had not already jumped on that. It seems that you have.

I think they are referring to the fact Chesapeake recently purchased the former Pier I hq in Fort Worth, significantly increasing their presence in the DFW area.

But yeah, the DMN, should have said something like 'the Oklahoma-based company.....'

Sorry okcustu, the buildings from Kansas City are fine, but those boxes from Louisville are monstrosities. ; ) To me, they're very clumsy looking and will not age well. Similar to some poorly conceived buildings from the late 60's / early 70's.

To each his own, huh........

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a3/Museum_Plaza.jpg
Museum Plaza Louisville, Kentucky

I think you are confusing this with a photo of one of Devon's off-shore drilling rigs.

Steve's blog certainly is intriguing...

I'm not sure if that is entirely accurate, but they did mention that there would be an underground service garage for deliveries, trash, etc. I did not get the impression that this would be employee parking, although I suppose they might have a section down there for the execs.

There is an underground service/loading dock (similar to what Oklahoma & Corporate Towers have), but there is also hundreds of parking spots on 2 levels.



As unique as the architecture is, the building has several design flaws which keep it from living up to its potential.

Out of curiosity, what are those?

Devon's $750M HQ Build Reflects OKC's Progress (http://www.globest.com/news/1229_1229/oklahomacity/173262-1.html)