Project Overview

The Brownstones at Maywood Park is a luxury multifamily townhome development in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Designed to bring a distinctive urban living experience to the city’s revitalised core, the project uses BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms for all exterior and party walls. The development combines high-end design with energy efficiency, sound control and disaster resilience

Project Brief and Purpose

The development partners sought to create high-quality urban housing that would:

• Provide a distinguished architectural presence in the downtown core.
• Support sustainable and long-lasting construction.
• Deliver comfort, energy performance, and quiet interiors.
• Complement the broader “downtown green neighbourhood strategy.”

They selected BuildBlock ICF from the start due to its performance characteristics in multifamily and urban construction.

Site Conditions and Challenges

Key aspects of the site and programme included:

• Urban core location with proximity to transport and city amenities.
• Exposure to wind, seasonal temperature swings and other regional conditions.
• The need for low-maintenance construction suitable for high-density living.
• A townhome layout that emphasised both private outdoor spaces and tight urban lot use.

These conditions required a building system that could deliver structural resilience as well as occupant comfort and energy efficiency.

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BuildBlock ICF Solution

BuildBlock ICF was chosen for its combination of strength, insulation performance and sound attenuation. The system was used for the exterior envelope and the demising walls between units. This provided consistent performance for both structural and interior acoustic needs.

The ICF solution delivered:

• Strong concrete walls that resist wind, seismic activity and other loads.
• Quiet interiors due to effective sound control across walls.
• Thermal stability that helps reduce operational energy demand.
• Flexibility in design, including the ability to “clip on” balconies and bay windows at a wide range of locations

Construction and Delivery

Ground-breaking for the first two buildings occurred in November 2006. The installation team adopted an approach of building up one floor at a time and using bracing and scaffolding to raise walls efficiently from the exterior while internal trades worked simultaneously.

The project demonstrated the adaptability of ICF in a multifamily urban setting and helped introduce ICF construction to this part of the city on a high-profile project

Performance Results and Resident Benefits

The completed Brownstones provide residents with:

• Structural durability and weather resistance.
• Comfortable indoor environments with reduced external noise.
• Energy-efficient envelopes that help lower heating and cooling requirements.
• Custom design options thanks to the structural flexibility of the wall system.

The development was designed to endure with very low maintenance, giving homeowners confidence in the long-term value of their investment.

Recognition and Impact

The Brownstones became an early example of ICF use in urban multifamily construction. The project received an Excellence Award in the Large Commercial category from the Insulating Concrete Forms Association in 2008. It was also featured as a designers’ show house, allowing the public to experience firsthand the comfort and performance advantages of ICF construction.

Final Outcome

The Brownstones at Maywood Park stands as a strong example of how BuildBlock ICF can support multifamily urban housing with high design standards. The project successfully delivered a combination of strength, comfort, quiet interiors and sustainable performance.

For residents, this means a comfortable and durable home. For developers, it demonstrates that insulated concrete form construction can be a key component of high-quality, high-density housing in urban environments.

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Project Name

The Brownstones at Maywood Park

Location

Oklahoma City, OK

Project Start

November 2006

Project Finish

February 2008

Project Size

60,000 SF

Project Type

Multi-family Townhomes

ICF Wall Square Footage

90,000 SF

Interior Walls

25,000 SF

General Contractor

Triangle Development

ICF Installer

ICH | Tony Martin

Architect

TAP Architecture | Anthony McDermid

Engineer

Engineering Solutions | John Joyce

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