Architect named as a finalist for Pillar of the Plains award

ENID, Okla. Few people have sculpted the Enid landscape like architect Ken Corbin.

It only seems appropriate that such an accomplished architect be nominated as one of four finalists for the Pillar of the Plains award.

The Enid News & Eagle, along with community partners, created the Pillar of the Plains award to honor local people who have been active in the community. These individuals have taken on tasks and projects to better the quality of life in our community. Other finalists are Gail Wynne, Mary Lassiter-Porter and Dr. Barbara Whinery.

The Pillar of the Plains reception is 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 9 at Convention Hall.

Corbin was born and raised in Kingfisher, where he graduated from high school. He received his degree from Oklahoma State University before serving two years in the Army, one of those years in Vietnam.

Enid has been a good community to be in, and were appreciative to the community, Corbin said.

Over the years, Corbin has designed numerous projects across Enid and the state, about half public builds and the other private businesses.

His work is on display at David Allen Memorial Ballpark, Denny Price Family YMCA, Chisholm Trail Expo Center, Enid Police Departments station and equipment building, Enid Animal Control Shelter, Randolph walkway, the original Golden Oaks, Commons Continuum of Care, United Methodist Home, Enid Fire Department Station 4, the Thelma J. Gungoll Youth and Family Center, The Non-Profit Center downtown and Wymer Brownlee.

He designed the Ames Astrobleme Museum, the Fairview Municipal Building and Our Daily Bread.

Corbin also created the remodel of the Garfield County Courthouse, the StarTek building, Leonardos Discovery Warehouse master plan, the Junior Welfare League remodel and the fourth-floor surgery center at Integris Bass Baptist Health Center.

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Architect named as a finalist for Pillar of the Plains award