21 North Greenwood Office Building

Located in the historic Greenwood District, 21 North Greenwood established a resurgence of prominence with professional services, retail, and event space.  The client chose the site to gain an urban edge while maintaining its visibility from the nearby interstate. The design contextualizes the site’s history while introducing the idea of a contemporary, tech-driven building.

Developed by the Hille Foundation, the five-story, Class-A office building includes 45,000 square feet of open office space, 9,000 square feet of retail, an on-site 153-space parking garage, and Vista 21, a 16,000 square foot indoor/outdoor multi-purpose rooftop space with natural vegetation that offers unmatched views of downtown Tulsa. The masonry coloring and texture, cast stone, and scale recall the historic vernacular of the site. At the same time, the recessed first floor allows for a soft entry blending street activity into the retail space. With plenty of natural light from the two glass sides, and with exercise space, the building’s design promotes employee health. Several restaurants and entertainment venues are within easy walking distance of the building, making leasable tenant space that much more desirable. Materials, including glass, metal paneling, and brick were selected to complement the character of the surrounding warehouse district while giving this new building a unique design personality.

With the absence of hard corners, the soft curves of the exterior, along with warm interior finishes, invite neighborhood communication, affirming the rich history of the surrounding community. Anchored by a 90-foot-long “This is Greenwood” gateway sign on the south elevation, this building tells visitors that the Greenwood District is not a “once was community” but is and always will be thriving.