111 Lofts - Hoefer Welker

Written by Hoefer Welker | April 02, 2021

The 111 Lofts project converted a 12-story historic office building, originally built in 1927, into 69 apartment units.

Downtown Tulsa is vibrant with Art Deco-styled buildings originally owned by oil barons. 111 Lofts, formerly the Petroleum Building, began as apartment buildings before being converted into office space in the 1960s and featured original Art Deco elements. Now, it has been transformed back into apartments of a different style, incorporating historic pieces with high-end, modern finishes.

The challenge of taking a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places that offers sweeping views of the Tulsa skyline and converting it into apartments was difficult. All the units had to fit into the space’s existing floor plate and utilities that included heavy columns.

The complete renovation added retail and restaurant tenant space on the ground floor, along with tenant amenities. Storage space, mechanical rooms, a club room, and a state-of-the-art fitness facility were added on the lower level. The core of the building includes a large art/light installation designed in-house at Hoefer Welker.

The apartments range from studio to 2,800 square feet of space in a three-bedroom home. Luxury units feature high ceilings, in-suite bathrooms, walk-in closets and gorgeous views of downtown Tulsa. A rooftop terrace caps the amenity space with kitchens, lounge space, a theater, a pet exercise area, and room to host 300 people.

Every unit and every floor was redesigned, from the lower level to the rooftop and atrium, with full interior design services, construction drawings, bidding and construction administration provided by Hoefer Welker.

Project highlights include:

Ground floor retail and restaurant space
Club room
State-of-the-art fitness facility
Studio, one-, two-, and lavish three-bedroom units
Deluxe units with high ceilings, walk-in closets, luxurious baths
Atrium space with art/light installation designed by Hoefer Welker

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