The people behind PAAS (pronounced “paws”) are on a mission to save the lives of stray cats and dogs by finding caring homes for them. Knowing it takes more than compassion to make a difference, they engaged Selser Schaefer Architects […]
It’s hard to imagine a time when an agricultural equipment dealership was located in the heart of downtown Tulsa. Built in the 1920s, the former International Harvester Building is being transformed into the headquarters for Ross Group Construction. Working in cooperation with […]
Honoring a building’s parti – and bringing its story to life – often stretches the traditional boundaries of architecture. Selser Schaefer Architects is involved in extensive, hands-on research to ensure the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Council House is returned as closely as possible […]
The concept behind the Hardesty Center for Dance Education came from the Tulsa Ballet’s deep desire to share the love of ballet with more young people. This remarkable new center literally sets the stage for their vision – and ensures ballet will be […]
July 2015 — Selser Schaefer Architects is proud to announce Andrew McCready AIA, as firm partner. Andrew joined our firm in 2003 and was integral in opening our Dubuque, Iowa, office in 2013. Andrew joins Janet Selser AIA, LEED AP […]
When we think of the tools we use to help our children learn and grow at school, we think of textbooks, SMART boards, and multiplication tables. But what if the school itself were a powerful learning tool, capable of creating […]
As Oklahoma’s oldest public school district, Stillwater Public Schools (SPS) long enjoyed a reputation for academic achievement. But in recent years, outdated facilities and capacity issues failed to reflect the district’s commitment to excellence. Stillwater voters acted, passing a bond issue in […]
Architectural design for schools comes with its own set of responsibilities, including adequate capacity, affordable maintenance and extensive safety features. At Selser Schaefer Architects, we encourage schools and parents to look for these other important qualities shown to improve the learning environment for […]
“I was greeting students on the first day of school as they entered our new Highland Park Elementary. There is so much light in the beautiful atrium – very different from the old building. As I stood there, a first-grade boy […]
Schools are communities filled with relationships – between students, teachers, art forms and academic subjects. Selser Schaefer Architects draws upon years of experience and evidence-based best practices to design environments that support these relationships — making sure nothing gets in the way of the connections […]
If communities were simply held together by lines and boundaries, our work would be simpler. At Selser Schaefer Architects, we understand that people, not proximity, put unity in community. With each project, we not only explore how people interact with […]
Being part of a community makes us feel accepted and gives us a sense of pride. It also presents us with accountability to a set of shared values and responsibilities…aspects that will make a difference in the lives of Native […]
In rural communities, access to nearby health care can be limited or unavailable. Cherokee Nation’s new Sam Hider Community Health Center in Jay and Cooweescoowee Health Center in Ochelata are changing that dynamic. Designed by Selser Schaefer Architects, the clinics […]
The Atherton Hotel has been a “State-ly” presence at OSU since 1949, hosting the likes of Will Rogers and President Ronald Reagan. Improvements are in order, however, for this Historic Hotels of America member. Selser Schaefer Architects has the honor […]
Born from the desire to be part of the revitalization of the downtown Tulsa community, Hogan Assessments’ new headquarters is restoring an urban edge at a previously empty, unproductive corner at 1st and Greenwood. The building will engage the street […]
