Tour the First Americans Museum
We're excited to announce our first OCFA Tour of 2022! Join us for a tour of the First Americans Museum led by one of the architects of the project, Anthony Blatt, AIA of Blatt Architects (formerly Hornbeek Blatt Architects).
First Americans Museum (FAM) celebrates the 39 Native Nations within the State of Oklahoma. Located on a reclaimed oil field site on the intersection of I-35 and I-40, the project commenced in 1997. The selected design team remained constant with the project after many financial delays, finishing the final construction phase in 2021. The design of the 175,000 sq. ft. building/site showcases themes consistent for all the tribes, without disproportionate promotion of any specific group, and for this reason the building materials are a simple palette: glass, steel, wood and concrete, organized in a series of radian geometries. These geometries are consistently accepted among the Native Nations, speaking to the spiritual significance of the unending circular forms from which life originates, continues and begins anew.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
5:30 p.m.
First Americans Museum
659 First Americans Blvd., OKC 73129
Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. Masks are required for all tour attendees.
COST:
$5 for OKC Foundation for Architect Members (Not sure if you're a current member? Click Here)
$15 for nonmember guests
Announcing Grant to Honor Lynne Rostochil
The Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture (OCFA) will offer an annual grant program to fund the preparation of National Register nominations for structures, sites, and/or districts in central Oklahoma.
This grant program has been established in memory of Lynne Rostochil, an architectural historian and photographer who, in her lifetime, passionately advocated for and diligently recorded Oklahoma’s rich architectural heritage. The OCFA intends to honor Lynne’s legacy by nominating structures, sites, and/or districts for listing in the National Register of Historic Places in order to continue her work to identify, evaluate, and promote the states’ historic resources.
The grant award amount will be based on the Preparer’s cost estimate for the preparation of the nomination and is presumed to cover any and all expenses related to the preparation of the nomination, including but not limited to travel, printing, postage, and photography.
GRANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (PDF)
Questions? Submit questions to okcarchitecture@cox.net
Help Support the Lynne Rostochil National Register Grant Program
All donations are tax deductible.
REGISTER HERE
Architecture Activity Book!
We know many of the kiddos are learning from home right now so we dusted off our 2010 KIDesign Activity Book! Download for some Architecture Activities!
>>CLICK HERE<<
It’s a large file so give it a little time to download.
Local Organization Offers to Save Wavy Bank Structure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May 3, 2019
Contact: Melissa Hunt
Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture
Phone: (405) 948-7174
Email: okcarchitecture@cox.net
Photograph By: Lynne Rostochil
(Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) The Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture (OCFA) sent a Letter of Intent to Lease the Central National Motor Bank Annex (aka "the wavy bank building") to Oklahoma City Public Schools today. The Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture is willing to assume the repair, liability and ongoing maintenance of the structure as a solution to save the iconic piece of architecture.
The OCFA Board of Directors believes the Foundation has the track record, interest and resources to make this endeavor successful. The organization was formed 20 years ago to save the abandoned and endangered First Church of Christ, Scientist building at 1200 North Robinson Avenue. The OCFA owned and maintained the building for almost a decade and in that time placed the building on the National Register of Historic Places. The building remains today because of the efforts of the Foundation.
The Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture believes the "wavy bank building" is deserving of such care and protection for its distinctive roof design. The structure retains great architectural character that should be preserved.
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The Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture promotes design excellence in the physical environment through projects and education. You can read more about OCFA at www.okcarchitecture.com
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PURCHASING YOUR OCFA T-SHIRT DESIGNED BY FIVE NINE!
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