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[Renaissance]

Very interesting--this sketch shows that an art deco theme was at one point under consideration for the tower element sgrizzle mentions.  It appears from the current renderings, though, that they moved away from this idea.  But, maybe they move back.



Man, HOK sure does love layers, sunken fields, and tower elements on their stadiums.  See, for instance, Goodyear Ballpark in Arizona:



Also, here is a blog post gently criticizing HOK's designs (which they've been handing out assembly line-style, with cosmetic variations, for the last several years):

http://massengale.typepad.com/venustas/2005/05/comerica_park.html

quote: There's plenty to criticize — surface parking covers the block between Woodward and Comerica, and there are two more blocks of surface parking directly to the south. HOK will never be confused with M, M & W, and they sometimes confuse traditional design with theme park kitsch. Example: the tiger heads with globe lights in their mouths are too big, and they're used too frequently. And the field is below ground level, because it's cheaper to dig down than build up, but the result is less civic presence.

I expect ONEOK Field to be a decent place to see a ball game.  But we had a chance to built a great ballpark, and instead we went for the cookie cutter design from the stadium factory.  Kind of a shame.

[Wilbur]

Oneok Field is no surprise.

Too bad the biggest contributor got left out completely (again).  Taxpayer Field might have been more appropriate.

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by Wilbur

Oneok Field is no surprise.

Too bad the biggest contributor got left out completely (again).  Taxpayer Field might have been more appropriate.

Really? I'm a taxpayer, when do I get my bill?

[Oil Capital]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

well, at least it is it is named after a company that actually drills wells.  all BoK does is drill into people's wallets.

Not that it's relevant to the topic, but I don't think Oneok does any well drilling.

[TheArtist]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

For those who kept mentioning vertical elements, note the original sketches on that site, it shows a large tower.

Its the same "tower" thats in the renderings. Its the same tower thats back behind the building far from the street and wont be able to be seen.
I think the design is ok, may actually look quite classy really, but would still like to see some sort of gateway element or something of architectural or artistic interest on the SW corner.

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist


Its the same "tower" thats in the renderings. Its the same tower thats back behind the building far from the street and wont be able to be seen.

The tower in the sketches is larger than in the later renderings

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist


I think the design is ok, may actually look quite classy really, but would still like to see some sort of gateway element or something of architectural or artistic interest on the SW corner.

Looks like they plan something for that corner to me:

[cannon_fodder]

Quality local sponsor as far as I'm concerned.  Everyone NOT from Tulsa will read "One Okay Field" which is kinda funny too.

Per BOk, they make money.  That's their job.  People voluntarily give them money and they loan that money to people who voluntarily want it.  The essence of business and I wish them the best of luck.

Without companies like BOk very few companies would have the capital to drill any wells whatsoever, make payroll, buy assets, and other "details" of doing business.  Are they foreclosing on your house or something?

[cannon_fodder]

A good number of angles/renderings on there.  How indicative of the actual design I do not know.  






I am starting to get somewhat excited about the project.  I hope we do it right! and I hope it brings the development to the area we want.

With luck, the recession will spotlight Tulsa doing well and encourage "foreign" investment in our city.  To a Californian, Oregonian, or many other places... building in Tulsa seems like a damn good idea about now.

[TheArtist]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist


Its the same "tower" thats in the renderings. Its the same tower thats back behind the building far from the street and wont be able to be seen.

The tower in the sketches is larger than in the later renderings

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist


I think the design is ok, may actually look quite classy really, but would still like to see some sort of gateway element or something of architectural or artistic interest on the SW corner.

Looks like they plan something for that corner to me:

Yea but the sketch is a sketch lol. From that they do the renderings. Sketch first, then renderings to scale second.

Good catch on the entrance thing though. In the 3-D images it looks bare. but in the "above" image there does look to be something that could be a gateway.

[PonderInc]

That is one OK field.  Too bad the company isn't called OneKickAss...

[SXSW]

BOK and ONEOK.  People not from here will sure think we have some strange-named facilities.  A friend from Denver came to Tulsa and upon seeing the BOK Center asked what BOK (he pronounced it Bach) stood for.  He he had no idea it was a bank.  I look forward to how they pronounce ONEOK...

[sgrizzle]

Own-y-ock

[RecycleMichael]

quote:Originally posted by PonderInc

That is one OK field...

I think the small print said OneOk Field at Greenwood.

That would make it One OK Fag.

[Ibanez]

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

quote:Originally posted by PonderInc

That is one OK field...

I think the small print said OneOk Field at Greenwood.

That would make it One OK Fag.

Wouldn't that violate the ban on cigarette advertising?

[Hometown]

Well of course we would sell the name.  When I was growing it would have been named after a great person.  In this current era we sell it to the highest bidder.  Some day someone will put this in perspective and tell us what it says about us that everything here can be bought and sold.

Anyway, now all we need is a whole lot of new business to move into downtown.  Everything sort of hangs on that, right?