Boyett Petroleum Tour
Join us for a tour of Boyett Petroleum on Tuesday, April 29th led by TAP Architecture.
Boyett Petroleum's new Oklahoma Headquarters joins a 1920s brick warehouse and a 1940s Quonset hut into a one-of-a-kind office space. Once considered a lost cause due to damage from the early 2000s Walnut Bridge restoration, owner Dale Boyett saw their potential. He fell in love with their character and had a dream of restoring them into a showcase for his company by breathing new life into these dilapidated buildings.
The project preserved original materials, including the brick and wood from the 1920s building and the steel structure from the Quonset hut. A new steel skeleton stabilizes the warehouse, supporting a new glass penthouse. The basement was cleared of debris, and a concrete floor was added to house the IT department.
The addition of a new light well in the Quonset hut floods the space with natural illumination and draws visitors through a dramatic transition from Main Street to reception. Removal of bricked-in window openings allows daylight to penetrate deep inside the open plan office and invite expansive views. The new penthouse provides respite from the workplace while commanding panoramic views of Oklahoma City's historic Bricktown.
This visionary act of preservation and conservation of Oklahoma City history is a testimony to what can be done with a lofty vision and appropriate resources. The design exploits the historic character and location of two neighboring buildings and joins them together in a classic gestalt "where the whole is perceived as more than the sum of its parts.
Tuesday, April 29th
5:30 p.m.
Boyett Petroleum
123 E. Main Street, OKC
Cost:
OCFA Members: Free
Nonmember Guests: $15