The Heritage

Oklahoma City, OK

Adjacent to the Oklahoma City National Memorial, The Heritage occupies one of the nation’s most sensitive sites.  Formerly the Journal-Record Building and home to the city newspaper, this stunning restoration and adaptation has not only revived a historic structure but has filled a symbolic void in OKC’s skyline.

The 1923 structure received significant damage in the bombing of April 19, 1995, which destroyed the nearby Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.  Following the bombing, the building became the home of the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum.  SDA provided the level of knowledgeable and responsive architectural treatment mandated by this treasured landmark.  The adaptation includes modern offices with increased flexibility for future uses, complete with a new glass penthouse added atop the building.

Awarded

AIA Georgia Merit Award in Renovation/Restoration
ULI Oklahoma IMPACT Award Finalist, Large Scale Rehabilitation & Restoration

Photo Credits: Scott Chester
Brandon Snider

Historic photo – 1923 Journal Record Building
East entry façade revised to more closely match original Layton design
The Heritage as seen from the Oklahoma City National Memorial. Historic Authorities mandated that some of the building’s bombed appearance be retained, for example by blacking out windows on this side.
View of glass penthouse addition
Lobby with Trail of Tears artwork