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shane453 · #**161** Posted **Aug 16, 2009, 8:23 PM**

architect5311 on OKCtalk.com posted these Sketchup models showing the reduction:

It's not that big of an impact on the look of the building, and it's still probably the most impressive construction project in the country at almost 2 million sf.

otis1 · #**162** Posted **Sep 17, 2009, 3:40 PM**

i hear the core mat on this building is 7000 yards of concrete.

thats sick.

I think trump was a bit under 4000 and took 23 hours.

thats gonna be a looooong day.

worthy cook · #**163** Posted **Sep 23, 2009, 2:14 PM**

THey are gearing up for the Oct 1 start date. Ill take some pictures next time I am down there

Metro Matt · #**164** Posted **Sep 23, 2009, 5:07 PM**

Look out Dallas!!!

This tower is liable to pass up BOA as the 5th tallest building in the South Central US if it can rise taller than 920 feet.

futuresooner · #**165** Posted **Sep 23, 2009, 9:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by Metro Matt

Look out Dallas!!!

This tower is liable to pass up BOA as the 5th tallest building in the South Central US if it can rise taller than 920 feet.

Even if it doesn't, it'll look better. It also won't need neon green lighting to make it stand out.

chrisvfr800i · #**166** Posted **Sep 23, 2009, 11:22 PM**

I've seen dwgs that show the height at 1002.33'.

Metro Matt · #**167** Posted **Sep 23, 2009, 11:59 PM**

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Even if it doesn't, it'll look better. It also won't need neon green lighting to make it stand out.

You know, a lot of people dislike BOA because of its green neon outline at night, but it really screams "Dallas" if you know what I mean. The city has always been know for its flashy display of buildings when the sun goes down. It dates back to the early days of Dallas with buildings like the newly restored Mercantile Building's clock tower, which is brightly lit in colorful neon & adorned by a color coded weather spire that changes color according to weather conditions.

Maxlikesskyscrapers · #**168** Posted **Sep 24, 2009, 12:25 AM**

Oklamhoma City does not deserve a building of this magnitude

worthy cook · #**169** Posted **Sep 24, 2009, 4:28 PM**

It is actually going to be only 850' (shown in the drawings above) now since they decided to move 4 floors of thier data center out by the airport. Still it will be dominating in the skyline

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Originally Posted by Maxlikesskyscrapers

Oklamhoma City does not deserve a building of this magnitude

I think since we have been in a skyscraper drought for the last 25 years or so I think its long overdue

but im curious as to why you think this

Metro Matt · #**170** Posted **Sep 25, 2009, 12:19 AM**

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It is actually going to be only 850'

Only 850' tall? That's still like a super tall for OKC & almost as tall as Dallas' 2nd tallest skyscraper Renaissance Tower which is 886' counting the spires.

Maxlikesskyscrapers · #**171** Posted **Sep 25, 2009, 4:59 AM**

It will be 350' higher than your existing tallest. which is 38 years old. Just imagine the OKC skyline when this building is completed. One building is going to be much taller and be glass and the rest of the skyline is going to be old and small compared to it.

shane453 · #**172** Posted **Sep 25, 2009, 5:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by Maxlikesskyscrapers

It will be 350' higher than your existing tallest. which is 38 years old. Just imagine the OKC skyline when this building is completed. One building is going to be much taller and be glass and the rest of the skyline is going to be old and small compared to it.

Yeah... I think that sounds like a logical conclusion...?

OhGreatOne · #**173** Posted **Sep 26, 2009, 6:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by Metro Matt

You know, a lot of people dislike BOA because of its green neon outline at night, but it really screams "Dallas" if you know what I mean. The city has always been know for its flashy display of buildings when the sun goes down. It dates back to the early days of Dallas with buildings like the newly restored Mercantile Building's clock tower, which is brightly lit in colorful neon & adorned by a color coded weather spire that changes color according to weather conditions.

I believe thqt BofA uses argon, also an inert gas. Consult the periodic table of the elements, group 8. Its spectra cause it to glow green, versus neon, which shines a characteristic orange-red.

Metro Matt · #**174** Posted **Sep 26, 2009, 11:32 PM**

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I believe thqt BofA uses argon, also an inert gas. Consult the periodic table of the elements, group 8. Its spectra cause it to glow green, versus neon, which shines a characteristic orange-red.

Thank you OhGreatOne! I bet you got an A in chemistry.

shane453 · #**175** Posted **Sep 27, 2009, 7:58 PM**

Sheridan blocked off with construction cones today. Things are starting to get rolling at the site!

Shantytown Architect · #**176** Posted **Sep 27, 2009, 8:20 PM**

Looking at the size comparison of the 850 and 925, I can't help but think that the two together would make an excellent set of twin towers.

futuresooner · #**177** Posted **Sep 27, 2009, 8:47 PM**

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Looking at the size comparison of the 850 and 925, I can't help but think that the two together would make an excellent set of twin towers.

Well, they wouldn't be twins then.

A difference of 75ft isn't going to make a real difference. It'll be the tallest in Oklahoma, and the tallest between Los Angeles and Chicago, and likely stay that way for a while to come.

shane453 · #**178** Posted **Sep 28, 2009, 12:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by futuresooner

Well, they wouldn't be twins then.

A difference of 75ft isn't going to make a real difference. It'll be the tallest in Oklahoma, and the tallest between Los Angeles and Chicago, and likely stay that way for a while to come.

Except Dallas/Houston I think

Metro Matt · #**179** Posted **Sep 28, 2009, 5:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by futuresooner

Well, they wouldn't be twins then.

A difference of 75ft isn't going to make a real difference. It'll be the tallest in Oklahoma, and the tallest between Los Angeles and Chicago, and likely stay that way for a while to come.

Not true.

Houston has 4 buildings MUCH taller than this one & Dallas has 2.

Even San Francisco & Seattle have taller skyscrapers, Vegas too if you include the Stratosphere.

shane453 · #**180** Posted **Sep 28, 2009, 5:24 AM**

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Not true.

Houston has 4 buildings MUCH taller than this one & Dallas has 2.

Even San Francisco & Seattle have taller skyscrapers, Vegas too if you include the Stratosphere.

Originally I think the stat was that it was the "third tallest between Chicago and the West Coast" not including chicago or the west coast, this is the buzz phrase that was used in the papers or whatever. With the decrease in height it's not quite as competitive