Our Process

21c Museum Hotels is a U.S. based company with locations all across the Midwest.  Its concept combines a contemporary art museum with a boutique hotel.  21c was voted among the Top 10 Hotels in the World multiple times and has received other numerous awards.  When 21c looked to open a hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, they chose the Fred Jones Assembly Plant as the desired site.  The historical significance of the plant, built in 1915 to assemble the Model T, played a role in the location selection. 

The architect, Hornbeek Blatt, designed the building with spaces that are open and light filled utilizing the full scale of the building.  They fulfilled that design intent by creating lightwells and large skylights that rain sunlight into the interior hotel spaces.  Hornbeek Blatt chose the walls of these lightwells to be constructed of a Parallel Fluted Glass Block.  We installed over 10,000 pieces of block abiding by the schedule and performance standards set forth by the General Contractor, Lingo Construction Services.  The result was the transfer of the natural light coupled with the level of opacity wanted.

GBA was proud to be chosen to supply and install this work, being that the glass block was such an integral part of the design intent.  For over 40 years, GBA has traveled all over the United States tackling similar types of projects.  Our niche and value to the General Contractor and Architect is not only our ability on site, but also our knowledge of the product options, capabilities, and specifications.  All of GBA's abilities help to make the final product look and perform at its best.   

Architect
Hornbeek Blatt
General Contractor
Lingo Construction Services
Customer
Advanced Masonry
Product
8" x 8" x 4" Parallel Fluted Argus Glass Block

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What Customers Say

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"Work was done very professionally with outstanding quality.  Your crews were very attentive to detail & made sure to protect surrounding work surfaces from damage.  They communicated well with my field team to ensure we & the Owner were satisfied with the end product.  Job well done." - Russell Stafford, RNGD A Palmisano Company

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"We were lucky to have GBA on our project at Lutheran East High School. From the front office to the field supervision and crew were very knowledgeable with our project. Took extra care not to damage the building during demolition. The quality of materials and their labor force was top-notch." — Peter Powell, Carey Construction Group

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"We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the glass block at Lutheran East High School and have received many compliments on the design. The glass block windows give the building a nice “pop” of color on the exterior each side of the gym and helped to maintain the identity of the school." - Rick Jozity, Meraki Architects, L.L.C 

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"I saw the final glass block wall in person and it really is a work of art. We are so grateful for your team’s hard work on this." – Crister Cantrell, Gensler

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"As the Senior Project Manager for the general contracting company responsible for completing all aspects of the historical restoration, structural rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse modifications to the derelict Triboro tuberculosis hospital, one of the most difficult challenges was finding capable and qualified subcontractors for the key restoration trades that are both committed to quality construction and respectful of the historical restoration process.  I am lucky enough to have worked with GBA on previous successful projects and was glad to bring them into this project.  GBA provided the essential expertise and quality craftsmanship that this project needed and was a reliable partner helping us convert the Triboro Tuberculosis Hospital into the T Building Residence." – Senior Project Manager, Bill Harwood for the GC, Mega Contracting

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"On behalf of me, my project manager and CGC; I would like to reach out to applaud the quality and workmanship of the crew sent out to do the glass block wall outside of the theater here in Hudson. Dan and Nate went above and beyond to keep their work area organized and clean, even protected our finish trim and VWC in the mixing area with plastic. If only more companies active on site would follow in your companies steps these buildings would be cut and dry and run very efficiently. Thank you! - Jake M. Behler, Cameron General Contractors