Per form Designing for the Performing Arts
The stacked levels of Hancher, with a stainless steel faรงade and cypress wood accents, cantilevers over the entrance, providing visitors with a dramatic first impression.
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The dynamic forms of stairs in Hancher’s lobby cross the atrium, creating an active, energetic space.
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Hancher’s lobby, looking southwest toward the main entrance. The white walls come to life as the sunlight fades.
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Hancher is an intimate multipurpose proscenium hall with 1,800 seats that utilizes adjustable acoustics to accommodate everything from musical theater to solo music and dance performances.
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The north side of Hancher, looking west. Stainless steel-clad volumes project over the stage door 62 and loading area.
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BOK Center, as seen from downtown Tulsa, looking southwest. The main entrance is visible at 154 grade and leads to a continuous spiral ramp that connects to the topmost arena level.
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Above: Multiple site-specific artworks were commissioned and installed as part of the construction, such as the terrazzo floor designed by Bill and Demos Glass; Right: Natural light illuminates Stratum by Kendall Buster and Siemon Allen, hanging above the concourse.
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The arena floor is below the level of the main entrance, allowing patrons to enter at the middle of 164 the arena with easy access to their seats.
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