California architecture studio AO and developer Matteson Capital have returned with a revised design for a new skyscraper in Oklahoma City. Initially, they planned a 1,750-foot tower, which would have been the second tallest in the country after the Freedom Tower in Manhattan. However, Matteson Capital revised plans for the boardwalk at Bricktown tower to reach 1,907 feet. For this purpose, Matteson Capital recently announced its intention to seek a variance from the city's zoning board for this expanded height. If granted, this variance would position the tower as the fifth tallest skyscraper in the world.
The updated proposal, for a supertall structure standing at 1,907 feet, aims to pay tribute to the year Oklahoma joined the U.S. as the 46th state in 1907. The development consists of four towers, with three standing at approximately 345 feet each. The fourth tower is planned to rise to a height of 1,907 feet, establishing prominence in the Oklahoma City skyline. Against the backdrop of the Oklahoma secessionist movement initiated in 2017, this symbolic elevation not only aims to establish a record as the tallest skyscraper in U.S. history but also seeks to symbolically reaffirm Oklahoma's position within the Federal Union.
The project covers 5 million square feet and encompasses 1,776 residential units, two Hyatt hotels, condos, and 110,000 square feet designated for commercial and community purposes. The tallest tower's upper levels are planned to house a restaurant, bar, and an observation deck, as per Matteson Capital's statement. However, city officials have raised concerns, suggesting that the company may need to rezone the property rather than simply request a variance, adding a layer of complexity to the project's approval process.
Sources: hindustantimes.com, archpaper.com, dailymail.co.uk
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