A transformative project is underway in one of Oklahoma City’s fastest-changing neighborhoods. On Sept. 23, local leaders gathered to break ground on the Berry Rock Building, a four-story commercial development in the Flatiron District that aims to connect downtown with the expanding Innovation District.
Planned for 616 N. Walnut Ave., the project represents a major investment by Berry Rock co-founders Cameron Rock and Nick Berry, alongside development partners Jeff Johnson and Andy Burnett. It will become the home base for the company’s growing portfolio of real estate and financial services.
Designed by acclaimed Oklahoma City architect Rand Elliott, the building will house Berry Rock’s homebuilding and mortgage divisions, Berry Rock Insurance, Prism Bank, and a location for Oklahoma City Abstract & Title. Two additional floors of commercial space—spanning more than 30,000 square feet—will be available for lease. Plans also include 100 dedicated parking spaces for tenants and visitors, meeting a growing need as the district becomes more walkable and dense.
“This corner of the city has long deserved thoughtful investment,” Rock said. “We approached this with care and have spent years looking for ways to respect the district’s history while shaping something built to last. The Berry Rock building reflects our belief in design that serves both place and purpose.”
The Berry Rock Building’s triangular footprint responds directly to the site’s sharp street angles, giving it a distinctive form while maintaining a strong urban edge. The design team intends for the building to blend contemporary materials with the district’s industrial character.
Architect Rand Elliott emphasized the project’s civic ambition. “Our vision was to design a building that not only serves Berry Rock’s growing operations but also strengthens the surrounding urban fabric—enhancing walkability, providing inviting public space and creating a landmark that signals the district’s evolution and its linkages to the broader city,” he said. “This project shows how thoughtful design can shape both community experience and civic identity.”
Elliott’s work is already embedded into Oklahoma City’s landscape, with notable projects such as Oklahoma Contemporary, Classen Curve, the Chesapeake Boathouse, and Heartland Headquarters. His firm, Rand Elliott Architects, is known for creating buildings that merge visual identity with user experience.
Once considered a transitional zone between major commercial areas, the Flatiron District is steadily becoming a vibrant connector for business and innovation. With this development, the district gains an architectural anchor, reinforcing the city’s push toward walkable green streets, human-scale density, and mixed-use commercial investment.
The project’s street-level improvements and landscaping are expected to support a more pedestrian-friendly corridor, reflecting Oklahoma City’s effort to link neighborhoods through public space, mobility, and design.
Construction will be led by Lingo Construction, with completion expected in roughly 18 months. Leasing opportunities will be announced as the building approaches final development stages.
Originally reported by Chamber Staff in Velocity OKC.
