New Hotel Proposed Across from Arena

[patric]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

How much longer until you superimpose it into a real image of downtown? I think that would look cool. Also, if you do that, do a "night" version.

Im interested in a nightscape, as well.
The two Acorns depicted in the renderings wont cut it, but there's no reason you couldnt have them for looks as long as they employ decorative intensities and you dont try to use them to lay down a gazillion footcandles of street illumination.

Some suggestions:  Pedestrian-scale bollards, shielded (of course).  Think St John Medical Center.


For area and street illumination, the LED fixtures that Minnesota DOT chose to light the newly reconstructed I-35 bridge give them some serious bragging rights.  
...but just about any alternative to high-wattage Acorn lights would be forward-thinking at this point.

[In_Tulsa]

This may have been answered but how many floors will it be?

[Gaspar]

quote:Originally posted by In_Tulsa

This may have been answered but how many floors will it be?

15 proposed.

[Michael71]

That looks WAY cool!!!!!

[In_Tulsa]

quote:Originally posted by Gaspar

quote:Originally posted by In_Tulsa

This may have been answered but how many floors will it be?

15 proposed.

I thought they said on the news that it was 20 story? When will construction start?

[Gaspar]

quote:Originally posted by In_Tulsa

quote:Originally posted by Gaspar

quote:Originally posted by In_Tulsa

This may have been answered but how many floors will it be?

15 proposed.

I thought they said on the news that it was 20 story? When will construction start?

I've heard lots of things in the news.  [}:)]

Construction date is not set.  We are still pending TDA approval for the project.

[Townsend]

quote:Originally posted by Gaspar

We are still pending TDA approval for the project.

Queue ominous music

[T-TownMike]

Gaspar,
I sure hope you all get TDA approval. Assuming you do, I think it would be a must to have some cafes type, open air establishments, at least on the side that faces the arena and hopefully more. Some of the more modern structures allow walls to open up and be closed for dining purposes. I think a walkable, main street type feel is a must for a few of the sides. I would almost consider dropping the structure back an additional ten feet from the street to allow for uber walkability and leisurely activity, while adding a more urban feel. Allowing for patio dining, street vendors, etc. The idea is to make a retail outlet for the masses to flock to, creating demand, thus spurring additional growth.
The power and light district is a good example of an entertainment district in downtown KC, that shows how sucessful a well-planned entertainment district can benefit from close proximity to an arena.

[patric]

Jim Norton wont let you have those lights as long as DTU is setting lighting standards.
Maybe their way of saying thanks to AEP for all their support?

[TheArtist]

Look at the rendering of the Matthews Warehouse art project. They have some very contemporary lights around that. Perhaps you could find out something about those and use them?

[PonderInc]

They've just installed acorn lights around the Williams Tower.  Ahhhh...those traditional acorns, a perfect fit with the 1970's architecture!

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by PonderInc

They've just installed acorn lights around the Williams Tower.  Ahhhh...those traditional acorns, a perfect fit with the 1970's architecture!

They are planting trees in dirt however, unlike the clay pits used at the Williams Green.

[patric]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

quote:Originally posted by PonderInc

They've just installed acorn lights around the Williams Tower.  Ahhhh...those traditional acorns, a perfect fit with the 1970's architecture!

they didn't "just" install those.  Welcome to two weeks ago.

i suppose they are installing those lights to decrease the glare since they will reflect off the trees.....when they have leaves.[}:)]

We can always count on Downtown Tulsa Unlimited to stay ahead of the curve...

Of course the cost to power and maintain them wont be born by the taxpayers but by a handful of influential merchants who spend a lot of nights downtown...

...And the blinding glare of those bluish lights will make downtown feel warm and inviting to pedestrians after dark.

Such sarcasm tonight. Im on a roll.

[SXSW]

Any new updates on this hotel development??

[Gaspar]

Things are progressing nicely.  We await the completion of the feasibility study.  

No Inteller, it will not be a Hampton Inn.