Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Cum Laude - May 2025
Master of Architecture - Expected May 2026
Achievements:
Gibbs College of Architecture Deans Honor Roll- 2022-2025
University of Oklahoma Presidents Honor Roll - 2022-2025
ABOUT ME
Hello!
My name is Haley Praytor, and I am currently pursuing my Master of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma after completing my Bachelor of Architectural Studies, graduating Cum Laude. I have gained valuable experience through internships at TAP Architecture and AC Owen Construction, where I worked on design documents, client meetings, project coordination, and job site visits.
I enjoy working collaboratively with others and bring strong skills in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite. I also have experience with physical model building and value adaptability, organization, and creativity in every project I take on.
EXPERIENCE
TAP Architecture - Oklahoma City, OK
- Architecture and Design Intern - May 2023 - August 2024
AC Owen Construction LLC. - Edmond, OK
- Operations and Project Management Intern - May 2023August 2023
SKILLS
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Rhino software.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Experienced in constructing physical scaled models.
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THE STORYBOOK HOTEL
GRAD STUDIO 03 - FALL 2024
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SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS
GRAD STUDIO 04 - SPRING 2025
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MULTI-FAMILY INFILL HOUSING
DESIGN STUDIO 06 - SPRING 2024
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LAKE THUNDERBIRD BOATHOUSE
DESIGN STUDIO 05 - FALL 2023
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TOY DESIGN FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
ARCHITECTURE IN PLAY - SPRING 2025
THE STORYBOOK HOTEL
GRAD DESIGN STUDIO 03 - FALL 2024
SITE: DOWNTOWN NORMAN, OKLAHOMA
In the heart of downtown Norman, Oklahoma The Storybook Hotel brings people together by blending comfort, community, and creativity. The design combines historic character with modern touches, offering spaces that range from cozy reading nooks to a bright central atrium filled with natural light. The atrium and library create welcoming spots to pause, connect, or reflect, while the layout flows easily from public areas to private rooms. Built with a steel frame and features like rainwater collection, solar panels, and native landscaping, the hotel is designed to be sustainable and adaptable. The facade ties past and present together with a mix of textures and details that stand out while fitting into the city. The Storybook Hotel is more than just a hotel, it’s a place where every guest becomes part of the story.
ATRIUM RENDER
THE SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS - ADAPTIVE REUSE
GRAD DESIGN STUDIO 04 - SPRING 2025
SITE: UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA - NORMAN, OKLAHOMA
The Fred Jones Jr. Memorial Art Center in Norman, Oklahoma, was completed in 1971 as the home of the School of Visual Arts but has since become a mix of disjointed additions and underused spaces. This redesign revitalizes the building through adaptive reuse, transforming it into a cohesive environment that supports contemporary art education while honoring its heritage. A new entrance and bright double-height lobby establish a strong identity, while reorganized interiors group classrooms by lighting needs, consolidate faculty offices around a central atrium, and open circulation paths to foster transparency, collaboration, and community. Sustainability drives the design, with 93% of the structure and 75% of the brick reused, 10,000 square feet of photovoltaic panels installed, and custom louvers providing passive shading. A rooftop sculpture garden adds outdoor space for gatherings and exhibitions, while material contrasts, twisting louvres, blue accents, and transparent galleries highlight the building’s history and turn wayfinding into an artistic journey. Art is woven throughout, making the building not just functional but an inspiring canvas for its creative community.
NE REDESIGN RENDER
STUDIO RENDER
E-W BUILDING SECTION
LIGHTWELL GALLERY RENDER
STUDIO INTERIOR SECTION STUDY
GALLERY INTERIOR SECTION STUDY STAIR INTERIOR SECTION STUDY
MULTI-FAMILY INFILL HOUSING
DESIGN STUDIO 06 - SPRING 2024
SITE: NW 5TH ST & N LEE AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
Midtown Oklahoma City has long lacked sufficient multifamily housing. This infill housing project addresses these needs by creating a residential development that fosters community engagement while integrating thoughtful design solutions to enhance urban living. An angled ramp at the street-facing side of the complex helps brideg the threshold of public spaces to private spaces. The exterior envelope of the buildings is clad with a louver systems that organizes the window layouts on each building, enhances shading, and ensures a cohesive aesthetic across all structures. Wood slats are used to visually and functionally link separate buildings, maintaining a seamless connection throughout the development and directing the viewers gaze towards specific parts of the design. The design features thicker, angled walls that not only improve acoustics—mitigating noise from nearby buildings—but also help direct sunlight into the interiors, creating naturally illuminated spaces that optimize energy efficiency. A rain garden serves as an urban oasis amidst the bustling city, featuring native plants and designed to capture and filter rainwater, which is stored in on-site wells for reuse within the units. Above the garden, a curved walkway offers a space for residents to gather while providing elevated views of downtown, bridging relaxation and community interaction.
N-S AB BUILDING SECTION
E-W AC BUILDING SECTION
EAST ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
LAKE THUNDERBIRD BOATHOUSE
DESIGN STUDIO 05 - FALL 2023
SITE: LAKE THUNDERBIRD - NORMAN, OKLAHOMA
Lake Thunderbirds construction was completed in 1965 and since its completion it has always lacked a place where people can gather and share experiences. By adding a boathouse I am creating a space that allows people to experience Lake Thunderbird in new ways. Upon entering the site there is an indirect pathway leading you to the boathouse which is an intentional design effort to direct viewers attention to the different elements of the existing environment as well as the building. The materials used consisted mostly of steel and concrete, this creates a juxtaposition with the natural environment. The open air walkways and the retaining wall act as the architectural axes that bridge the gap between the environment and the built structures and serve as a visual guide, directing visitors’ gaze towards the lake. The deck cantilevers over the water and acts as an extension of the landscape interacting with the surrounding environment to create an immersive experience. The goal for this project is to create a space that is more than just a physical building and gives the people that visit a memorable experience.
CONSTRUCTION TOY DESIGN FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
For this project, our team was tasked with designing a playful, educational construction toy that would make learning more accessible for children and adults with visual impairments. The goal was to combine tactile exploration with literacy, creating a tool that could support Braille education while also encouraging creativity and open-ended play. Throughout the year, we partnered with a group of visually impaired individuals at NewView OKC, gathering feedback in multiple sessions to test and refine our design, ensuring it truly met the needs of the community it was intended to serve.
Dot Dot Dot is an educational and creative building toy designed to support visually impaired children and adults in learning Braille through tactile play. The set includes 27 magnetic cubes, each with six unique faces. Some sides feature raised Braille letters you can feel and read, while others have blank Braille grids (recognizable by a 2x3 pattern of shallow circular cutouts) which act as universal connection for all the braille letters. A few sides are completely smooth, adding variation to the tactile experience. Players are encouraged to explore each cube by touch, identify letters, and use the free space sides to connect blocks together in any direction (vertically, horizontally, or diagonally) to spell names, words,
