In 2017, Selser Schaefer Architects namesakes Janet Selser and Bob Schaefer handed over their firm – their life’s work really – to the next generation of leaders. Faced with cultivating the firm’s success and legacy, new partners Shane Aaron AIA, […]
Selser Schaefer Architects’ work is about more than buildings, structures, and inside spaces. It’s about connecting people and creating community. It’s about giving people a place to be and belong. Ideally, our team would reflect the communities we serve. However, […]
In June of 2021, Tulsa will observe the centennial anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The tragic events of May 31-June 1, 1921 destroyed the historic African American business district known as Black Wall Street and the surrounding community […]
Greenwood Rising’s Project Architect and Lead Designer Stephen Dinnen RA, LEED AP was among the featured guests at the AIA Eastern Oklahoma Virtual Chit Chat about “Healing” on March 18, 2021. In his presentation, Stephen gives an update of the […]
The Selser Schaefer Architects’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Scholarship Program was created to support and mentor students from historically underrepresented demographics in architecture and interior design. This scholarship includes a one-time award of $2,500 to offset the student’s tuition […]
As 2020 draws to a close and we reflect on this tumultuous year, one word comes to mind. Gratitude. We are grateful for our staff’s health, talent, and unflappable dedication to architecture. Grateful for the team spirit and commitment of […]
Seminary Hall is a historically significant building constructed in 1889. Originally built as the Cherokee Nation Female Seminary, the building was purchased by the state of Oklahoma in 1909 and became NSU. Cherokee Nation, NSU, and Selser Schaefer Architects, in […]
Texas grocery chain H-E-B is betting on food halls to weather the coronavirus crisis better than stand-alone restaurants, due to more recession-friendly prices and larger spaces for social distancing. They recently opened Main Streat Food Hall in Austin, TX featuring […]
Shane D. Aaron AIA shares his thoughts on the post-COVID-19 future of retail design. This article digs into the American Institute of Architects’ report released earlier this summer. “Five months into the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that building for virus […]
After providing support to help pass a 2017 bond issue directed at Stillwater Public Schools (SPS), Selser Schaefer Architects designed improvements and additions to several SPS schools, including the Middle School. Working with input from administrators, teachers, parents, and students […]
For almost 20 years, Selser Schaefer Architects has collaborated with Texas-based grocery company H-E-B to create exceptional retail experiences for shoppers and employees alike. Each H-E-B is unique to its setting, yet the experience encountered in every store is designed […]
Selser Schaefer Architects was tasked to design a concept for a Tiny Home Community that could be site adapted to recreational sites. Crafted around an intimate, human scale, these tiny home communities will offer the perfect recreational getaway — one […]
When the OSU Unmanned Systems Research Institute asked for a cutting-edge, collaborative environment that supports student education and research while expanding their reach for student recruitment, Selser Schaefer Architects listened. Inspired by the creative and innovative nature of flight, Selser […]
Because of our experience helping other districts pass successful bond proposals, and our ability to listen carefully to the needs of our clients, Selser Schaefer Architects was asked to assist Perry Public Schools with their $25 million Bond Package. Our […]
The Juvenile Bureau of the District Court promotes innovative social and rehabilitative services with dignity and respect for children and their families. With this mission in mind, Selser Schaefer Architects was asked to design Tulsa County’s new Family Center for […]
