Created by Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, The Dwarf House first opened in 1946. It was Cathy’s first restaurant and the birthplace of Chick-fil-A’s famous chicken sandwich. Over the last couple of years, Chick-fil-A and Selser Schaefer Architects have been […]
The AIA Eastern Oklahoma chapter of The American Institute of Architects represents the professional interests of licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied construction and design professionals throughout the eastern part of Oklahoma. The annual AIA Design Excellence Awards showcase the […]
The AIA Oklahoma and AIA Eastern Oklahoma chapters of The American Institute of Architects represent the professional interests of licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied construction and design professionals throughout the state of Oklahoma. The annual AIA Design Excellence Awards […]
The first of what will eventually be six markers showing the boundaries of the historic Greenwood District was unveiled at the corner of Archer Street and MLK Boulevard on Friday, November 5, 2021. This project marks the perimeter of the […]
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 […]
