Austin | Block 185/Google Tower #2 | 594 Feet | 35 Floors | Complete - Page 47

freerover · #**921** Posted **Jul 31, 2019, 8:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jdawgboy

If you took this picture earlier, I think I drove right by while you were taking it.

Na. Friend took it and sent it to me.

I didn't realize this building was going to have 16 levels of parking.

Jdawgboy · #**922** Posted **Jul 31, 2019, 8:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by freerover

Na. Friend took it and sent it to me.

I didn't realize this building was going to have 16 levels of parking.

Oh okay, I just noticed someone taking pictures as I drove by. I like to spot others who are interested in construction.

corvairkeith · #**923** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 4:35 AM**

This hole is getting pretty deep.

ahealy · #**924** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 12:25 PM**

H o l y s h i t

Echostatic · #**925** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 6:30 PM**

Looks like they've got about ten feet of digging left. This is going to be quite the pit when it's done. Not quite as large as Indeed Tower's pit was, and without a historic structure in the corner, but still very big.

enragedcamel · #**926** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 6:32 PM**

Is there a resource that explains how the depth of these pits is determined/calculated? I figure the height of the building is an obvious factor, but I'd love to read an article or something that describes the process a bit more.

freerover · #**927** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 7:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by enragedcamel

Is there a resource that explains how the depth of these pits is determined/calculated? I figure the height of the building is an obvious factor, but I'd love to read an article or something that describes the process a bit more.

There are 6 floors of underground parking in addition to the 10 level above ground podium. That's what drives most of the depth I assume.

KevinFromTexas · #**928** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 8:08 PM**

The only time they really need to dig is when they're putting in underground parking. Otherwise, the foundations can be put in place simply by drilling and pouring concrete/placing rebar caissons.

enragedcamel · #**929** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 9:07 PM**

Ah, for some reason I assumed that digging deep would make the building more stable (similar to how you would dig holes for fence posts - the higher the post, the deeper its hole).

gillynova · #**930** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 10:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by enragedcamel

Ah, for some reason I assumed that digging deep would make the building more stable (similar to how you would dig holes for fence posts - the higher the post, the deeper its hole).

That's typically how it is over here in the Bay Area, but also for underground parking. I guess because it's earthquake territory here. I'm used to it over here and I find it strange Austin builds a parking podium lol

Billy Cannon · #**931** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 10:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

The only time they really need to dig is when they're putting in underground parking. Otherwise, the foundations can be put in place simply by drilling and pouring concrete/placing rebar caissons.

You are correct but also it can make the foundation cheaper and easier to install if you excavate to the top of the rock. The big draw though is to bury the parking required by the code

The ATX · #**932** Posted **Aug 26, 2019, 10:45 AM**

This past Friday apparently...

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The ATX · #**933** Posted **Aug 26, 2019, 10:55 AM**

The Youtuber who made this video has several Block 185 videos taken over the last three weeks.

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gillynova · #**934** Posted **Aug 27, 2019, 8:56 PM**

^^ That YouTuber should be part of this forum

KevinFromTexas · #**935** Posted **Sep 4, 2019, 9:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

A crane permit was filed Friday. It'll have two Luffing cranes.

https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/perm...rtyrsn=5627713

FAA permits

Crane 1 - 337 feet
https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external...5040875&row=17

Crane 2 - 732 feet
https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external...5135681&row=18

The ATX · #**936** Posted **Sep 5, 2019, 7:24 PM**

At least one of the tower cranes is scheduled to go up next weekend (09/13 to 09/16).

https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/perm...rtyrsn=5002526

gillynova · #**937** Posted **Sep 5, 2019, 10:10 PM**

Just in time for ACL

We vs us · #**938** Posted **Sep 5, 2019, 10:22 PM**

I just wanted to remind myself what a crazy building this is going to be.

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Originally Posted by The ATX

We have three higher quality renderings from STG.

https://www.stgdesign.com/in-progress

Sigaven · #**939** Posted **Sep 6, 2019, 4:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by We vs us

I just wanted to remind myself what a crazy building this is going to be.

Let's hope for some kick-ass lighting at night. This tower is begging for it. It's been 15 years since Frost Tower was built and still nothing built since then comes close to being as spectacular at night, although as many have pointed out, most of our new taller towers have been residential buildings which tend to have more restrained lighting at night.

We vs us · #**940** Posted **Sep 6, 2019, 4:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sigaven

Let's hope for some kick-ass lighting at night. This tower is begging for it. It's been 15 years since Frost Tower was built and still nothing built since then comes close to being as spectacular at night, although as many have pointed out, most of our new taller towers have been residential buildings which tend to have more restrained lighting at night.

You're completely right -- this is a great opportunity for some amazing (iconic?) lighting. Hoping that evening rendering above isn't the final plan.