TAP Architecture

TAP Client McCaleb Homes Reveals Universal Design, Also in Porches at Arbor Creek

Linda McDermid — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:44:53 +0000

Caleb McCaleb, founder of McCaleb Homes and a client of TAP ARCHITECTURE, reveals how Universal Design is impacting Residential Design and is on the rise in the homebuilding market. There has been a huge interest in accessibility-friendly homes lately with the idea that people want to live in their homes longer, and for some, into their old age. This comes after a time when the ideal time period to stay in a house, for a lot of people, was 5-7 years. With the economy today, people are thinking about building a home to grow old in, also with the idea that they will be able to stay in their home later in life, versus some kind of retirement facility. With this, comes the notion of accessibility and comfort and making life easier incase of a wheelchair or handicap due to age or illness. McCaleb said he's taken such elements into consideration in more than half of his homes in the Arbor Creek division inEdmond.

http://journalrecord.com/2012/04/26/universUniversal design reflects shift in homebuilding marketal-design-reflection-of-shift-in-homebuilding-market-real-estate/

McCaleb and TAP ARCHITECTURE use the same Universal Design concept when working with TAP on their most recent development together, Porches at Arbor Creek. A fusion of bungalow craftsmanship and contemporary lifestyle, Porches at Arbor Creek represents the highest level of amenity and completes the synthesis of tradition and innovation. Extraordinarily energy efficient, Porches at Arbor Creek emphasizes accessibility as well as fire suppression systems. With private rear yards and patios combined with the luxury of maintenance care-takers, Porches creates a homeowner experience that embraces the way people want to live today, as well as in their future.

TAP to Design New Middle School in Little Axe

Linda McDermid — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:20:21 +0000

John E. Ward, AIA, LEED AP of TAP ARCHITECTURE was pleased to report to the Little Axe School Board that bidding for the new Middle School was a stunning success. The new Middle School bid for $1,000,000 below budget. John reported that TAP ARCHITECTURE received bids from 16 well qualified contractors. Tony Smith, Superintendent for Little Axe Schools was delighted with the outcome which will allow funds for several important and much needed improvements.

The Little Axe School Board wasted little time and authorized a contract for construction between the school district and W. L. McNatt & Company. McNatt manned the site immediately and construction is underway.

Everyone in Little Axe, a district on the east edge of Norman, is looking forward to a June, 2013 completion and the 2013/2014 school year in their new building.

TAP ARCHITECTURE Selected to Restore Benedictine Hall After Earthquake

Linda McDermid — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:41:10 +0000

TAP ARCHITECTURE has been chosen to restore and make renovations to the jewel of St. Gregory's University, the majestic and historic Benedictine Hall. Located in the heart of campus, Benedictine Hall is a symbol of tradition and honor for the private Catholic University, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Having one of it's towers crumble to the ground, and the other three damaged during the 5.0 magnitude earthquake that rocked Shawnee November 5, 2011, the iconic Benedictine Hall relentlessly stood proud despite the damage. The team at TAP is honored to be working with such a great University, and excited to restore the monument to its full potential and former beauty.

News-Star, a newspaper in Shawnee, says “The history behind the Hall is one reason the university decided to go with TAP Architecture. The school considered three firms, all of which were qualified”, Greg Main, the University President of St Gregory’s said, “but TAP's knowledge and experience with historic preservation was the deciding factor.”

Main explains one of the deciding elements of the selection: "We just thought TAP had done the best job in terms of the proposal they made".

Read more about this exciting project at:

http://www.news-star.com/features/x1364626383/St-Gregory-s-chooses-firm-to-rebuild-turrets.

Kenneth B. Dennis Honored as AIA Emerging Professional

Linda McDermid — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:47:58 +0000

TAP ARCHITECTURE’s Kenneth B. Dennis, AIA, LEED AP, has been selected as an Emerging Professional by the American Institute of Architects. The award winning Homeless Alliance’s WestTown Campus design, on which Kenneth served as Project Manager, will be displayed in AIA’s national headquarters, The Center for American Architecture, in Washington D.C. during the month of March 2012.

Kenneth has been with TAP ARCHITECTURE since 2007, has recently been named Partner at the firm. Kenneth is a great designer with a strong committment to community and sustainable design He has been active in the community serving as past President of the AIA Central Oklahoma Chapter.

Notable projects in his portfolio include Catholic Charities Tulsa, Piedmont Municipal Building, and 1212 N. Walker.

Congratulations, Kenneth. We couldn’t be more proud of this honor!

NCARB @ TAP

Linda McDermid — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:59:12 +0000

AIA Central Oklahoma is hosting the National Council of Archtectural Registration Boards (NCARB) as they present a program for architects, architecture students, and architectural interns:

NCARB & You: IDP, ARE & Certification
Monday, February 20, 2012
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The event will be held at
TAP ARCHITECTURE
415 N. Broadway Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

TAP‘s support of this event stands as evidence of committment to the firm’s core values: VISION, ETHICS, AND KNOWLEDGE as it encourages professionalism in the Oklahoma architectural community.

TAP ARCHITECTURE, an award winning firm founded in downtown Oklahoma City in 1988, provides architectural, interior, master planning and urban design and historic preservation services to a wide variety of corporate, education, residential, healthcare, faith-based and public sector clients.The practice has successfully completed hundreds of projects in fifteen states and on three continents.

Linda McDermid — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:40:08 +0000

Edmond Route 66 Park Concession Design

Mid Century Tramway Gas Station, Palm Springs, CA

Drawing inspiration from iconic mid-century gas stations, this park concession on the old Route 66 in Edmond, Oklahoma pays homage to the rest and refreshment offered travelers in the heyday of the Mother Road. Teamed with Jacobs Engineering, TAP ARCHITECTURE’s graphics & design wizard Daniel Douthit has had a grand time morphing the typical box-shaped park concession into a design that speaks of decades of American fun and adventure.

TAP Architecture QR Code

Linda McDermid — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:01:47 +0000

Here’s a great way to have TAP ARCHITECTURE website at your fingertips! Read these instructions for capturing the image on your phone: QR Code Reader Options

Award Winning Christmas Design?

Linda McDermid — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:39:18 +0000

You think TAP designers only create fabulous buildings? Dennis Hairston, Architect, Interior Designer, Historic Preservation expert and winner of 2011 AIA Central Oklahoma H. A. Prassad Award does much more! A gifted chef, Dennis’ pastries may just rival his wonderful architectural designs. Each year Dennis blesses TAP at it’s annual casual Christmas luncheon with a Yule Log that would surely be an award winner in any Yule Log Design Competition!

Thanks, Dennis…and Merry Christmas to everyone from TAP ARCHITECTURE’s studio in downtown Oklahoma City!

Job Opening for Administrative Assistant

Linda McDermid — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:40:23 +0000

TAP ARCHITECTURE is looking for a fun, energetic, self motivated Administrative Assistant to act as the “face of TAP” for all who enter. The job will require multi-tasking, professional curiosity, positive attitude, and unfaltering punctuality. TAP is a beautiful and comfortable studio environment in downtown Oklahoma City.

If you are interested, send resume to lmcdermid@taparchitecture.com.

TAP ARCHITECTURE Admin Asst Job Posting 12.19.11

It’s beginning to look a lot like Coolgreens…..

Linda McDermid — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:57:53 +0000

…..everywhere you go!

Coolgreens, a popular healthy dining establishment asked TAP ARCHITECTURE’s interior designers to make their restaurants even cooler. So…TAP set about selecting bright contemporary colors, finishes and designs to create a signature urban look for Coolgreen’s new restaurant in downtown Oklahoma City. Now the prototype is shining in a new Norman, Oklahoma location with another about to open in Edmond, Oklahoma. How cool is that?!?!?