Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture

Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture The Mission of the Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture is to promote design excellence in our physical environment through education and projects.

The Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture was created in 1999 and although a very young organization, has had tremendous success with our events, programs, and projects.

• 1200 North Robinson
The Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture purchased, secured and saved the old Church of Christ Scientist building located at 1200 N. Robinson. We were also successful in placing this building on the

National Register of Historic Places.

• Celebrate 100: An Architectural Guide to Central Oklahoma
The Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture teamed with the American Institute of Architects, Central Oklahoma Chapter to publish a guide to architecture of the past 100 years in central Oklahoma.

• KIDesign
KIDesign is an annual introduction to architecture and design in the world around us. 1st through 6th grade children will participate in various activities as they learn, create, and design their own projects with members of the local architectural community.

• OKLAHOMANMADE Photography Competition
OKLAHOMANMADE is an annual event and is open to the Architects, Intern Architects, K-12 students, Oklahoma College students and members of the general public. Images must be man-made and located in Oklahoma.

• Endowment Fund
The Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture has an endowment fund with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation.

08/17/2026

Style Spotlight: Art Deco - Did you know Oklahoma City is home to incredible examples of Art Deco architecture? Characterized by bold geometry, decorative details, and vertical lines, this style helped define the skyline of the 1920s and 1930s.

Take a closer look the next time you're out and about. You'll start spotting Art Deco everywhere!

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our friend and Board member, Leslie Goode. Leslie Dia...
08/17/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our friend and Board member, Leslie Goode.

Leslie Dianne Goode was born August 16, 1959, in Oklahoma City, and passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, in Edmond after a courageous battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Leslie was known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for others. No matter how she was feeling or what she was facing, she always put others first. She was the person people could turn to for encouragement, comfort, and support, and her generosity was simply part of who she was.

Leslie was a respected leader in Oklahoma’s architecture, engineering, and construction community. She built a meaningful career in marketing and business development, finishing her career with Freese and Nichols, a job she often called her dream job. She was also a founding member of the Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture and served on the board of the American Institute of Architects, Central Oklahoma Chapter.

Leslie loved her family, travel, musicals, architecture, and experiencing life. She leaves behind her daughter, Lindsey Polach; her son, Taylor Goode; her son-in-law, Christian Polach; her grandchildren, Brenndon Goode, Madison Angelone, and Dylan Balthrop; her granddaughter’s husband, Emanuel Angelone; and her great-grandchildren, Penelope and Aurora Angelone. Her greatest legacy is the love she gave so freely and the countless lives she touched. Leslie put others first until the very end, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 4th at 1:00 pm at Crawford Family Funeral Home at 610 N.W. 178th St., Edmond, OK 73012.

08/16/2026

Our Board Chair, Tony Blatt, AIA, took a trip around downtown Oklahoma City with The Oklahoman to talk architecture. What's your favorite downtown architecture?

Architecture is all around us—but do you know the language architects use to describe it? Scroll to see how we define 10...
08/11/2026

Architecture is all around us—but do you know the language architects use to describe it? Scroll to see how we define 10 common architectural terms and challenge you to spot them around Oklahoma City!
📍 Which term did you already know? Which one will you start noticing everywhere?

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08/10/2026

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The world is your classroom! This school year, challenge yourself to notice the buildings around you.Look for:🏛️ Histori...
08/06/2026

The world is your classroom! This school year, challenge yourself to notice the buildings around you.

Look for:
🏛️ Historic details
🪟 Interesting windows
🧱 Unique brickwork
🌳 Inviting public spaces

Every building has a story waiting to be discovered!

We had so much fun at our Iconic Painting Event with Painting with a Twist! Check out our Milk Bottle Building masterpie...
07/31/2026

We had so much fun at our Iconic Painting Event with Painting with a Twist! Check out our Milk Bottle Building masterpieces!

It's here! This week is our Iconic Painting class at Paint with a Twist! It's this Thursday, July 30th! Find our more at...
07/27/2026

It's here! This week is our Iconic Painting class at Paint with a Twist! It's this Thursday, July 30th! Find our more at okcarchitecture.com

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2220 N. Classen Boulevard , Suite A
Oklahoma City, OK
73106

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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