TULSA FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE

Tulsa Foundation for Architecture makes its home in the Ponca City Savings & Loan building, a striking 1956 landmark designed by Tulsa architect Robert Buchner. The building houses TFA's offices and Archives, a library, conference room and exhibit space. TFA shares the space with AIA Eastern Oklahoma... Tulsa's success with the federal Urban Renewal program in the second half of the 20th century far outpaced many of its competitors. Tulsa forever altered the architectural landscape of downtown, as wide swaths of smaller-scale buildings dating to the turn of the 20th century fell to the wrecking ball to make way for new development. In Tulsa's case, Urban Renewal left a legacy of significant midcentury structures in its wake, such as the Yamasaki-designed Williams Tower - so whether one considers Urban Renewal a raging success or a disaster is a matter of perspective... Tulsa Foundation for Architecture Announces Fall & Winter 2025 Tours The Tulsa Foundation for Architecture is..

Also known as: TFA, Tulsa

Primary location: Tulsa United States