Current Tallest U.S Building
Currently, the tallest building in the states is the One World Trade Center, built in New York City, which officially opened its doors in 2014.
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The skyscraper stands at an impressive 1,776 feet tall. Yet if construction goes ahead with the new project proposed in Oklahoma, it would lose the number one spot.
Architects Announce Plan for New Project
Last week, AO Architects revealed in a press release they plan to raise the height of a building already under construction in Oklahoma City to ensure it becomes the nation’s tallest building.
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AO has partnered up with Matterson Capital, a real estate firm, to bring the 1,907-foot-tall dream to life.
Bricktown to Become the Next New York
The project is taking place in an up-and-coming part of the city known as Bricktown.
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But before anything is finalized, Matteson Capital and their partners, AO, must obtain a permit from the Oklahoma City government. This will allow them to build beyond the current zoning restrictions.
Legends Tower in the Center of Oklahoma City
According to the reports, the skyscraper will be known as Legends Towers and will be accompanied by three more buildings, each rising to 345 feet.
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The reasoning behind the specific height of 1,907 feet has also been answered. It represents the year 1907, or when Oklahoma officially became the 46th state.
Oklahoma City Moves Towards a New Era
While the trio of buildings will be a sight to behold, the base of the structures will offer various amenities.
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According to AO’s press release, the Bricktown structures will offer a “vibrant retail and restaurant scene with over 110,000 square feet of space” at its base.
Apartments and Luxury Condos
As well as retail units, Legends Tower will offer close to 1,800 residential homes that include both affordable accommodations and luxurious apartments.
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The entire project will be built on three acres of land, spanning over two million square feet of space.
Oklahoma Experiencing Growth
CEO of Matteson Capital, Scot Matteson, believes Oklahoma City has experienced significant growth in recent years, allowing for the construction of such mega-projects to take place.
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“Oklahoma City is experiencing a significant period of growth and transformation, making it well-positioned to support large-scale projects like the one envisioned for Bricktown,” said Matteson.
Constructing an Icon for the City
The real estate CEO reveals he believes projects such as the Legends Tower will provide the city with new investment and employment opportunities.
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“We believe that this development will be an iconic destination for the city, further driving the expansion and diversification of the growing economy, drawing in investment, new businesses, and jobs,” said Matteson.
Bricktown Will become the Pride of Oklahoma
Matteson goes on to say that once the construction of the Legends Tower is complete, it will be an icon of the city.
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“It’s a dynamic environment, and we hope to see The Boardwalk at Bricktown stand as the pride of Oklahoma City,” said Matteson.
North America's New Tallest Building
While the Legends Tower complex aims to become the tallest building in North America, it’s still no match for the world’s largest building.
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That record is held by the impressive Burj Khalifa situated in the UAE city of Dubai.
Buildings that Touch the Sky
The Burj Khalifa stands at an astronomical 2,716.5 feet high, meaning it would be over 800 feet taller than the proposed Legends Tower.
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However, the building proposed for Bricktown, Oklahoma City, would take the number five spot on the list of the world’s tallest structures.