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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

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT

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.

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

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT

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.

Elliott + Associates architects awarded 'Best of Year' for Café 501 redesign - 'Interior Design' magazine recognizes Elliott + Associates for three Classen Curve projects.

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

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

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

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

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.

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

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

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

There they grow! - Take a look at some new sites, recent renovations and ongoing projects around the metro

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

PR firm Saxum acquired new digs along Automobile Alley when HSE Architects helped renovate the historic Kirkpatrick Oil Company building at 1300 N. Broadway.

Blissful view - First Financial CEO Bliss Morris designed a new office space with a modern flair overlooking Lake Hefner.

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Bliss Morris may be on the cutting edge of a new interior design movement: banker chic.

Eye candy - New addition to Dean McGee Eye Institute meant to be functional, aesthetically pleasing

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Look closely at the new addition to the Dean McGee Eye Institute, and you will see nods to the original building. Look even closer, and you’ll see the original 1975 building is still there and has been integrated into the new work.

AIA Oklahoma honors TAP Architecture -

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

TAP Architecture’s design for Homeless Alliance WestTown Campus received an Honor Award for Restoration Rehabilitation and Adaptive Reuse from the American Institute of Architects Oklahoma chapter at their awards banquet on November 3.

Think pink - A historical building provides a funky lodging opportunity in the Asian District.

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Located at 2909 N. McKinley, Pink Cloud Guest House and Creative Space is the latest incarnation from what had been the Rainbow Grocery Store built around 1915.

One huge hundred - The Skirvin celebrates 100 years of life as a landmark.

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

For 100 years, the Skirvin Hilton Hotel sure looks good.

‘Made’ it - Winning shots of an annual state photo competition capture state architecture in its finest forms

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Six winners were announced recently for the “OklahoManMade” architectural photography competition.

On Broadway - With plays that sometimes veer toward the dark, it’s only fitting Reduxion’s theater match

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Reduxion Theatre Company recently closed its third season, but the first in its own theater at 1613 N. Broadway Ave.

Capitol solution - Recent renovations at Capitol Hill High School demonstrate how educational architecture is a mix of arts and smarts

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT

What does one do when a remodeling project excavates hidden treasures?

Chesapeake CEO receives development award - Aubrey McClendon accepted the award in recognition of the sprawling Chesapeake campus

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

When you’ve known and worked with a man since 1987, a little good-natured ribbing is in order.

Follow the LEEDer - After building his own LEED-certified home, one metro builder constructed another green dwelling for his parents

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT

When it comes to building homes that are environmentally friendly and easy on the pocketbook, Oklahoma isn’t exactly leading the way, but it’s also not being left in the dust.

Are you eXperienced? - 10th annual Architecture Tour focuses on form over particular style

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT

For the 10th annual Architecture Tour of the American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter, the focus isn’t on a particular style, but the art form in general.

An exhibit of Bruce Goff's unrealized projects showcases the late architect's strokes of genius -

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

Fewer than 150 structures designed by renowned architect Bruce Goff jumped from sketch to site.

Local architects were honored for projects both built and unbuilt at a new awards program -

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

Elliott + Associates emerged as the big winner of the inaugural AIA Central Oklahoma Design Excellence Awards, taking home three of 10 honors presented.

Drive-by Home: 917 W Boyd, Norman -

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Norman\'s newest bed and breakfast, Prairie Crossing, is located in a historic home in the colorful college town. How historic? How about 1896?