Lighthouse at Lake Hefner - Oklahoma Lighthouses

Lighthouse at Lake Hefner
E. V. Cox Construction Co.

Project Name and Use: Lighthouse at Lake Hefner. The working lighthouse is a signpost for the upscale lakeside development.

Project Size: 180 square feet.

Project Location: Eastern shore, Lake Hefner, Oklahoma City, OK

Construction Time: 60 calendar days.

Construction Features: Concrete tilt-up panels, unique application for tilt-up and the design of the lighthouse.

Exterior Construction: Tilt-up construction was chosen over many possible methods including wood, EIFS and masonry due to its lower initial cost, low maintenance requirements, and speed (the structure was completed in only 60 days). With an exterior finish of an elastomeric acrylic coating, the lighthouse is constructed of 5.5 inch reinforced concrete panels that are identical in size and connected with a compression ring at the top. Temporary structures were required for the crane's outrigger placement due to the narrow pier on which it is built. The tallest panel is more than 26 feet high and the heaviest panel is about 11,400 lbs. A ladder is located inside the structure for access to the light and controls.

Services Provided: Designed and constructed by E. V. Cox Construction Co.