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The Prairie House Preservation Society (PHPS) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, formed in January of 2022, to ensure the restoration preservation and development of the Prairie House (1960-61), designed and built by architect Herb Greene in Norman, Ok.

08/26/2026

What an incredible year for the Architectural Sketch Program.

We are so grateful to the Prairie House Preservation Society and all of the partners, supporters, artists, and community members who helped bring this unique experience to life.

Through sketch sessions at some of Oklahoma’s most iconic architectural sites, participants had the opportunity to connect with art, history, and one another while celebrating the visionary work of Herb Greene and Bruce Goff.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on this journey. Watching artists explore these remarkable spaces and engage with Oklahoma’s architectural heritage has been truly inspiring.

We are excited for what this partnership has already accomplished and can't wait to see what the future holds for this collaboration. Here's to many more years of creativity, preservation, and community connection.

08/10/2026

Join us Saturday, September 5th, at 8am for our next event! Get stuck into some general cleaning, landscaping, and light maintenance while learning about the Prairie House and making new friends. Afterward we’ll cookout under the carport and enjoy the space. Sign up link in our bio. We’ll see you there!

07/20/2026

We are thrilled to share that the Prairie House is featured in the most recent issue of The Art Newspaper ; highlighting the completion of our master plan and looking toward the restoration of the house and prairie moving forward. A link to the full article can be found in our bio.

07/11/2026

The July edition of the PHPS and Norman Firehouse Art Center architectural sketch program took place at the Po***ck-Warriner House in northwest Oklahoma City. Located on a corner lot in a suburban neighborhood, the Donald Po***ck House, built by Bruce Goﬀ in 1957, is defined by two detached buildings connected by a walkway over a reflecting pool. The house is composed of nine modules, measuring fourteen by fourteen feet, with interlocking volumes that are clustered in a matrix of three by three modules. The interior of the house is an open-plan with the kitchen established as the central focal point of the composition.
In 1966, Joe and Laura Warriner purchased the house from the Po***cks and hired Goﬀ to remodel the interior. After a multi year planning process Goﬀ removed several folding screens
that had defined the modules and separated the areas of the house into zones as the Warriners preferred a more open plan. Goﬀ also replaced two of the exterior module walls with glass, as well as several other structural changes. It was during this remodeling that Goﬀ converted the garage into a studio for Laura.

The Warriners also hired local landscape architect Warren Edwards to develop a
comprehensive design for the yard. Reflecting pools designed by Goﬀ enclosed the garden and repeated the geometric theme of the house.

As always, this event would not have been possible without our site sponsor, Atelier AL. The firm designs projects that promote thoughtful and sustainable interactions with cities, nature,and culture.

Sketchers focused on “entourage” which in architectural sketch, refers to the bits around the architecture; figures of living beings, plant life, statuary, etc. The group braved the heat and did great work!
We are so grateful to Laura Warriner for welcoming our group into her home.

07/08/2026

If you’re passionate about historic preservation and local architectural heritage, The Prairie House Preservation Society is seeking dedicated volunteers to serve on its Board and Committees. See the link in the first comment for more info and we hope to serve alongside you soon!

06/27/2026

The June installment of our Architectural Sketch Series in collaboration with Norman Firehouse Art Center took
place at The Riverside Studio in Tulsa, also known as Tulsa Spotlight Theater. Built in 1928, it was designed by architect Bruce Goff in the International Style. It was built as a house with a studio wing for a music teacher named Patti Adams Shriner. The Riverside Studio was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
Huge thanks to our site sponsor for the event, Ted Reeds Architecture led by Ted Reeds, President. The firm engages in a wide range of project types including restaurants, lodging, offices, mixed-use developments, commercial and residential. Ted is a lecturer at the OU Gibbs College of Architecture and a Board Member at the Prairie House.
Also Thanks to our host John Beasley, who stepped in for Lauren Maffey, Executive Director, for
allowing us to visit, experience, and sketch this iconic architectural project.
Participants focused on perspective, a natural objective due to the rectilinear presentation of the
building, under the direction of instructor, Fred Schmidt.

06/25/2026

The June Prairie Concert is SOLD OUT! We can’t wait to see you there! And if you missed it, we’ll catch you at the next one!

06/14/2026

An evening of music and architecture at the Prairie House.
The June Prairie Concert brings together local musicians for an intimate performance inside one of Oklahoma’s most distinctive architectural landmarks.
Saturday, June 27
8:00 PM
Prairie House, Norman, OK
Tickets: $15
Free for PHPS members
Register through our website (link in bio)
📷: Joseph Mills

06/12/2026

We recently had the pleasure of hosting several creatives for a pre-dawn session at the Prairie House. Sunrise on the Prairie was absolutely magical. A huge thanks to those who came out. 📷: 1,2 Maria ✶⋆.˚ OK Photographer | 3,4 Jana Carson model: Kira Robinson | 5,6,7 Sunshine Jessica Gadbury | 8,9,10 Lindsay Ames Gibson

06/09/2026

Join us for the June Prairie Concert at the Prairie House.
Saturday, June 27
Doors open: 7:30 PM
Concert: 8:00 to 9:00 PM
Prairie House, Norman, OK
Featuring Chazlen Rook, Nicholas Foster, Cheyenne McCoy, and Danielle Szabo.
Tickets are $15 and free for PHPS members.
Register at the link in our bio.
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550 48th Avenue NE
Norman, OK
73026

Website

https://www.prairiehouseok.org/

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