Philtower Lofts
Philtower Lofts Tulsa, Oklahoma Since its construction in 1927, Philtower has been an iconic part of Tulsa’s Art Deco landscape. Ethos redesigned floors 12 through 20, traditionally housing businesses and retail enterprises, into Tulsa’s first adaptive reuse high-end residential living experience. Twenty-six luxury loft apartments featuring both one- and two-bedroom floor plans occupy floors 12 […]
Palace Building
Palace Building Tulsa, Oklahoma Ethos transformed this 106-year-old former office building in downtown Tulsa, seamlessly blending modern amenities into its historic charm. The plumbing, electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems were replaced and elevators modernized, but key historic features such as the mail chute, plaster ceilings, and mosaic tile flooring are preserved. The mixed-use development now […]
McAfee & Taft
McAfee & Taft Tulsa, Oklahoma Oklahoma’s largest law firm once occupied the top three floors of Mapco Plaza. Ethos remodeled the space to include state-of-the-art conference areas, updated kitchens and restrooms, and new breakroom and collaboration areas. Upgraded finishes of stone, wood, and natural textures as well as energy-efficient lighting refreshed the space and enhanced […]
Mayo 420
Mayo 420 Tulsa, Oklahoma Before it was abandoned, the historic Mayo 420 Building (circa 1910) was a landmark in downtown Tulsa, housing ten stories of top-of-the-market office space. Years of abuse and neglect took their toll on the structure, resulting in a caved-in roof and other problems. Ethos’s design team took the bones of the […]
Tulsa Children’s Museum in Owen Park
Tulsa Children’s Museum in Owen Park Tulsa, Oklahoma Ethos worked with the Tulsa Children’s Museum to convert an abandoned community center north of downtown Tulsa into an exciting center for learning, innovation, and play – the Discovery Lab. The goal of the project was to create an interactive museum made up of wonderful spaces and […]
Council Oak Elementary School
Council Oak Elementary School (formerly Lee) Tulsa, Oklahoma Ethos has designed three additions to this hundred-year-old elementary school in the heart of a Historic Preservation District in Tulsa. Each addition—classrooms, cafeteria, kitchen, and entryway—required close attention to historic details while ensuring ADA compliance. Ethos used limestone detailing from a demolished contemporary building and cast-stone arches […]
Mathews Warehouse
Mathews Warehouse Tulsa, Oklahoma Ethos was part of the revival of Tulsa’s historic Arts District, repurposing the iconic Mathews Warehouse into influential community spaces. Originally built in 1922 and added onto in several stages, the space ultimately stretched the entire block. After years of abandonment, water leaks had devastated the building’s interiors. Ethos worked through […]
Legacy Plaza East Tower
Legacy Plaza East Tower Tulsa, Oklahoma Legacy Plaza is a symbol of the active engagement and collaboration of Tulsa area non-profits, philanthropy and family trusts. This formerly under-utilized, highly visible commercial property consists of two high-rise towers and a matching three-story building. Ethos designed solutions for the East Tower for water infiltration, elevator replacements, life […]
Eastgate Metroplex
Eastgate Metroplex Tulsa, Oklahoma The “greenest” building is one that doesn’t have to be built. Once a regional retail destination, the Eastgate Metroplex is a great example of adaptive reuse. Ethos coordinated interior and exterior renovations, site and building facelifts, and updated branding for the complex, encompassing more than one million square feet of enclosed, […]
Citizen Energy
Citizen Energy Tulsa, Oklahoma This expanding oil and gas company desired a new look to incorporate the modern/industrial design and latest trends in the workplace. The design challenge was to blend the client’s desires, the need to upgrade building systems while maintaining the character of this 1920’s Oil Capital Historic District building, and the HVAC […]