LOCATION
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Although the site has been used for a variety of purposes since the original Santa Fe station was completed in 1904, the area is now being returned to its original purpose as a connection for many of the city’s travelers. Commuters and tourists alike can rent a bicycle, get on a street car, hop on a bus, or catch a train all from one location, and a pedestrian tunnel connects the transportation hub to Oklahoma City’s vibrant Bricktown district. The exterior architecture and art deco design of the 1930s were preserved. At the same time, the rest of the building was renovated to house offices, retail, and restaurants to keep passengers busy as they wait for their next connection.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Alvine Engineering worked to design exemplary systems for the current facility and built in the flexibility necessary for the space to adapt to the needs of future tenants.

• An electronic microprocessor-based Direct Digital Control system manages all heating, ventilating, and air conditioning controls. It can be accessed on-site or off, and the central operator controls each zone’s temperature individually.
• Fire protection is a combination of wet- and dry-pipe systems.
• Lighting is controlled by occupancy sensors and time switches in strategic locations to avoid energy waste during periods of inactivity.
• A complete concealed lightning protection system covers the building.

Photography credit: Theresa Bragg