Commercial

The new Sonic headquarters building is part of the revitalization of Oklahoma City's first commercial warehouse district, known as Bricktown. The traditionally styled design and aesthetics complements the historic context of the Bricktown area while providing a functional space for office and retail. The structure consist of tilt-up concrete panel walls, cast stone, and the signature Oklahoma red brick. Additional prominent design elements featured include the natural-weathered copper detailing at the north and south entrances and the large expanses of green-tinted glass set in aluminum frames. To encourage pedestrian interaction, the office building also offers an outdoor amphitheater and plaza on the bank of the canal. It was noted by the Tilt-up Concrete Association in 2003 that the concrete panels of the Sonic building were the 3rd largest and the 7th tallest panels in United States.

The Carlisle Food Service Offfices and Warehouse, built east of Interstate 35 on Hefner Road in Oklahoma City, represents state of the art technology for both warehouse/distribution centers and corporate office environments. Both buildings are constructed of tilt-up, load bearing concrete wall panels and a steel frame roof and mezzanine floor structure. Simplicity of design is seen in the steel tube columns that are used in the warehouse. The mass of round, poured-in-place concrete columns are utilized in the office structure to emphasize clean lines and reflect the importance of a high-quality professional image for the corporate offices. The office building features a two story entrance that is highlighted by the heavy wood truss framing overhead and a stained wood deck ceiling. The entry functions as a central spine for the office building. Clerestory windows in the vaulted two story lounge, and a stone fireplace create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Natural light spills into the center of the building through a landscaped outdoor atrium. The 185,000 square foot warehouse utilizes a 30 foot high rack clearance with a 47 x 56 foot bay spacing to create a highly efficient distribution shelving system. A safe and productive work environment is created by incorporating the latest in aisle-specific metal halide lighting, ESFR fire suppression sprinkler system and air rotation heating and ventilating units.