Guiding Principles
To prosper for so many years, JHBR adheres to a set of principles that are practiced by everyone in the firm. Character, integrity, trust, honesty and doing the right thing guides us in a changing world. We view each project as a series of interrelated processes that must be carefully integrated to give our clients balanced facilities.
360 Degrees of Services
- Listen First
- Keep Promises
- Communicate Constantly and Effectively
- Provide Support for the Life of the Building
- Creativity
Holistic Approach
- Cost Effective
- Use Resources Efficiently
- Aesthetically Pleasing
- Stand the Test of Time
- Source of Pride for the Community
legacy
Why it’s important
Designing buildings that will stand the test of time and be flexible for the future requires many systems, assemblies, and materials. For over 4 decades JHBR has assembled the best and most effective field-tested design details, materials, and techniques. Each of these systems and assemblies has been evaluated over a long period of time and improved in subsequent projects. Our staff uses a very rigorous process of construction documentation and evaluation to take the best of each project and incorporate it into the next project. By doing this on hundreds of buildings over the years, we can confidently offer clients finished facilities that will be valuable assets to their organizations.
JHBR began in the creative minds of several local architects in Oklahoma City more than 44 years ago. Gene Jones, Ralph Hester, Bill Bates and Bob Riek were approached by developers in 1964 to design the states first multi-use hotel and conference center in the state of Oklahoma. Later named Lincoln Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, the 275,000 square foot complex was designed and constructed by Jones Hester Bates and Riek from 1965 to 1967. During the Lincoln Plaza project, the architects formed Jones Hester Bates and Riek, Inc.
While working on that property, they were approached by local business leaders to design the first full-service hospital in south Oklahoma City. South Community Hospital was designed and constructed in 1965 and 1966. This healthcare project was the catalyst for hundreds of more healthcare projects designed by JHBR. It is primarily what propelled JHBR into being a leader in the Oklahoma healthcare design industry in Oklahoma today.
In 1974, Jones Hester Bates and Riek were commissioned to design the first campus for a new community college in Oklahoma City. Renamed Oklahoma City Community College in 1992, the master plan for the campus and facilities continues to be followed after 33 years. This education project was the first of over 400 education projects for the firm. Education is now one of JHBRs primary areas of expertise. In 1978, JHBR also expanded its business into development by designing, building and owning several office buildings in north Oklahoma City. The firm also expanded their healthcare experience into rural Oklahoma communities by designing many community buildings.
Throughout the 1980s the firm continued to own, design and oversee construction of large corporate, healthcare, educational and institutional facilities for clients like Kodak, the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, lntegris Health, Norman Regional Hospital, Comprehensive Care Corporation, City of Oklahoma City, Putnam City School District, Edmond Public Schools and many others.
Kevin Williams joined JHBR in 1982 as a recent graduate of Oklahoma State University
In 1992, one of the original partners Bill Bates retired in 1992. Three years later in 1996, the remaining partners Bob Riek and Ralph Hester retired.
JHBR completes the Medical Office Plaza at Integris Southwest Medical Center in August 1996
Kevin Williams is named partner in 1998.
Jack Joiner joined JHBR in 1999.
The 21st Century began with JHBR working with local developers to design and construct a new Class A office building on the northern edge of Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City. Situated in a growing metro area, North Shore Office Building became home to JHBR. The 60,000 square foot professional office building was also owned and managed by JHBR partners.
Branson Young joins JHBR in 2004
Jack Joiner is named partner in 2008
Early in 2010, JHBR relocated to 729 W. Sheridan in the Film Row District. The 1920’s era ice house was significantly renovated to become JHBR’s offices as well as the offices for Slice Magazine. Also in 2010 JHBR worked with Alliance Health Midwest Regional Hospital to add a 7th and 8th floor to the existing patient tower. Project was completed in August of 2010.
May 20, 2013 a tornado struck large sections of Moore Oklahoma including Norman Regional Health System’s Moore Medical Center. The facility was severly damaged in the storm and was unsalvageable. JHBR was tasked with designing a new outpatient facility to replace the previous Moore Medical Center. Norman Regional Moore broke ground on May 20, 2014 and its Grand Opening on May 7, 2016.
2014 Branson Young is named partner.
August 26, 2015 JHBR relocated their offices from Film Row to the newly annointed Innovation District. JHBR oversaw the remodel of the Morgan Building, originally built in 1946 and located at 600 NE 4th Street.
OUR CLIENTS
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Berry Rock -
Alliance Health -
Mercy Ardmore Hospital -
Sandridge Energy -
Gulfport Energy -
Turner -
Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center