1141 N. Robinson is a beautiful cast limestone with aluminum panels. The 5-story Art Deco Building constructed in 1949 was the home for the Oklahoma Baptist Convention, directly south of the First Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Anishinabe Design worked closely with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the National Park Service to ensure the project was eligible for the Historic Tax Credits and in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. The property retains its post-war/Art Deco aesthetic while updating key elements to function as a 21st-century office space. The property and an ½ acre parking lot to the east have been brought into ADA compliance. The parking lot across the street has been designed with covered parking canopies that support photovolatic arrays which include four EV charging stations while meeting city planning and landscape requirements.

The exterior Indiana Limestone had signification deterioration and partial damage from the Murrah Building bombing. The exterior was repaired, repointed and sealed. Limestone copings were sealed and joints caulked. The existing aluminum windows were retained and reglazed with 1/4” laminated glass, saving a remendous amount of costs while retaining and thermally improving the performance of the windows.

All new MEP Systems, including a high-efficiency VRF mechanical systems were installed, and we worked closely with the MEP subcontractors utilizing BIM to maintain ceiling heights while routing piping as the floor heights and concrete beams were tighter than current standards. New tapered polyiso insulation and roof membranes including flashings were installed, ultimately supporting photo voltaic arrays on all horizontal surfaces. Elevator modernization (2) and an ADA vertical lift were required to bring the building into ADA compliance. A third elevator to the basement was constructed on the rear corner of the building to allow for access to the basement.

The interior tenant spaces will be built out within the building as tenants are leased into Class A office spaces. A suite of offices on the north third of the second floor retained the original wood paneling and soffits. While water damaged, we were able to rehabilitate the surfaces back to their original luster, preserving a meaningful series of spaces for future tenants. The Auditorium has been upgraded to feature new digital audio and video presentation systems including a large video wall to allow for many options for training and presentations.

The Hudson Family, long-time preservationists, have made a substantial investment in the preservation fabric of downtown OKC. The Urban Land Institute and Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture have scheduled tours of the property, as all are supportive of the significance of the restoration of the property.