PLICO | Rand Elliott Architects

Built in 1924 by C.F. Meadors and originally the Como Hotel, this historic blond brick flatiron stood vacant and boarded up for 27 years.  We have been waiting for 20 years for the opportunity to bring this corner to its full potential.  We believe this corner should be the site of an enduring building, a lantern at the east gateway to downtown Oklahoma City.

The project includes the renovation of the two-level flatiron building and the construction of a modern, yet complimentary rooftop addition.   

Rooftop Addition:    The third floor will be used for company functions including a boardroom, conference room, rooftop terrace, a kitchen and space for future growth of the company.  The design approach is to make the new third floor addition a modern feature and a respectful, complimentary addition to the existing building.  The third floor is differentiated from the existing brick building through materials and setbacks, and relates to the Flatiron building in shape, scale, color and detailing.  Spectacular views of the Downtown skyline are rare. 

Architectural Concept Points:

1.  Create a gateway project into Downtown.

2.  Create compatible scale and proportion.

3.  Provide light-filled space.

4.  Compliment and match compatible historic details and 21st century needs.

5.  Create a sense of celebration about our community.

6.  Create a signature project.

Details:                                     1.  Clean brick.

                                                            2.  New historically accurate windows

                                                            3.  Sidewalk planters and landscaping.

                                                            4.  Adjacent parking on the street for 20 and additional parking available nearby. 

                                                            5.  We envision street lighting, accent building lighting and glow from the building interior to create a “lantern” on a very important corner of Downtown.

                                                            6.  Remove a portion of the sidewalk at the corner for an in-ground planter.  A triangular lighted pedestal sign shall be placed at the “sharp” corner of the site.

                                                            7.  The rooftop deck has a 50% open glass screen to mitigate sun and wind.