The American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter will host the 18th annual Architectural Tour on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. This self-guided tour includes such architectural destinations as residential homes and commercial buildings that allow participants to experience great architectural design in Oklahoma City. Go here to learn more about the […]
by Lynne Rostochil. To say that Bob Jones enhanced Oklahoma’s architectural landscape with his visionary designs is an understatement. Simply put and with no exaggeration at all, he was a creative genius who has left his home state with a treasure trove of modern buildings that I hope we will preserve for eons. Sadly, Jones died […]
text and photos by Lynne Rostochil. Last Saturday, the 16th annual AIA architecture tour took place, and if you missed it, you missed seeing some pretty incredible buildings that ranged from a 1930s Streamline Moderne home to an old automobile building to a brand new school in Edmond. Here are a few of the highlights: […]
photos and text by Lynne Rostochil Spring wouldn’t be the thrilling season it is without torrential thunderstorms, crazy allergies, and two much more fun occurrences, the Festival of the Arts and the always exciting AIA Tour. I think I say it every year but this time I really mean it when I gush that this […]
text by Lynne Rostochil, photos by Lynne and Robyn Arn (where labeled) There were so many interesting buildings on this year’s AIA tour that we are covering the event in two posts this week. Here we go with Part 2: Guardian Lofts Originally a non-descript warehouse across Robinson from the original First Christian Church, the […]
text and photos by Lynne Rostochil Rain or shine, it’s always a great day to drive around looking at good architecture, but with the perfect spring weather and such a diverse selection of buildings, this year’s AIA tour that capped off a busy and fun-filled Architecture Week was especially memorable. Here are a few photographic highlights: Kliewer House Legendary […]