Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Rand Elliott of Rand Elliott Architects in Oklahoma City, Ok has spent his career planting sculpturesquely designed buildings across the Oklahoma Landscape. It was 2016 when Rand noticed so much ofRand Elliott of Rand Elliott Architects in Oklahoma City, Ok has spent his career planting sculpturesquely designed buildings across the Oklahoma Landscape. It was 2016 when Rand noticed so much of that landscape was peppered with slivers of left-over land. These pieces of land existed throughout Oklahoma City and were especially prevalent in and around the Downtown area.
The Full Moon concept was developed to lend Architectural value to these “left-over” slivers of land historically deemed unbuildable due to their size. This project offers maximum impact at a marginal footprint, and its residents a Loft Experience with Great Lighting, Great Views, Open Spaces, and High Ceilings inside an Architectural piece of Art. The building will be located Central to Downtown Oklahoma City and provide walkability, parking, and an Herb and Flower Garden. Full Moon includes 10 different lofts with 10 different views and 3 different plans in one location boasting 12 and 16 foot ceiling heights in one and two bedroom single and multi-story units.
Strategic lighting makes this a community masterpiece during both daytime and nighttime. The building features a 42-foot-wide Oculus. The intended building site is a mere 37-by-140-foot left over and ignored space. Rand chose this site for this particular reason. He says, “I think Oklahoma is lacking living spaces that have a wonderful personality to them,” adding that discarded sites are often in great locations and have wonderful potential. “I set about to try to design something that would be distinctive, a landmark, and a real attraction to a certain group of people who want to live around creative and artistic people.” Rand explains.
The Oculus of the 60-foot high sprayed-white concrete structure frames the 1920’s modernist brick neighbor in the Eastward view and dramatic Oklahoma Sunrises in the Westward view. Each unit offers a 180-degree view, each with a different perspective. Each unit interacts with the Oculus which also offers a bridge spanning the upper level. For passersby, the development turns a remnant piece of land – and an eyesore – into a district-defining asset.
For residents, Full Moon sets the stage for day-to-day experiences sprung from spectacular views and the play of light within the interior spaces. Sunrise, sunset, stars, storms and near-360° views include downtown and other urban skylines.
Architects: Rand Elliott Architects
Design Team: Rand Elliott and Joseph Williams
Client: Private
Photographs: Courtesy of the Architects
