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Old Posted May 29, 2020, 8:45 PM
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This baby has some similarities to Goettsch Partners' One Chicago tower (currently U/C in Chicago).
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Old Posted May 31, 2020, 11:35 AM
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This design is hideous. Reminds me of a 1980s building from China. Clunky.
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Old Posted May 31, 2020, 3:01 PM
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So -- they have a demo permit for the existing structure, and they've submitted plans to the city for approval. Looks like all they need is someone to back the project!

Am I correct in assuming that that's their next steps? That most of this is to package it for a lender?

I'm wondering if we'll see the projects start to hit the wall at this point, given the economic uncertainty.

EDIT: and if that's the case, I'd put 5C, 84 East, both of the Rainey towers, and the BBVA tower on a watch list. And I'm sure there're others I'm not thinking of . . .
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Old Posted May 31, 2020, 5:05 PM
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I like the design, but think it would be a cool thing to use different colored glass for the offset sections of the tower.
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Old Posted Jun 1, 2020, 4:01 PM
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What happened to all the pictures? I missed them.

Anyone have copies?
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It looks like a lot of imgur pictures got deleted, or the links changed. All of my pictures appear to be fine.


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Old Posted Jun 1, 2020, 6:49 PM
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So -- they have a demo permit for the existing structure, and they've submitted plans to the city for approval. Looks like all they need is someone to back the project!

Am I correct in assuming that that's their next steps? That most of this is to package it for a lender?

I'm wondering if we'll see the projects start to hit the wall at this point, given the economic uncertainty.

EDIT: and if that's the case, I'd put 5C, 84 East, both of the Rainey towers, and the BBVA tower on a watch list. And I'm sure there're others I'm not thinking of . . .
Most projects of this size have a million things going on at once. I'm sure that while they were submitting demo and site plan permits, they were also seeking construction capital.

Where they are in obtaining that...I don't know.

Some things to watch: Construction capital is going to be difficult to obtain should the recession linger (more equity will be required). Construction costs are going to possibly increase due to several material items being generated in China. With that said, material shortages may occur. And should economic tensions remain - expect those prices to continue to climb and shortages to expand.

So, there will probably be some casualties. However, I would expect that most of Austin's projects will get built at some point and to some degree versus their original plan.

With regard to Tower 5C, BBVA and 44 East Avenue - I believe all of those have already secured construction financing.
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Old Posted Jun 1, 2020, 8:41 PM
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Thanks Echostatic.

I choose to like it, due to the height alone.
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Old Posted Jun 2, 2020, 12:18 AM
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I'm pretty sure I like this, I think...Probably, well, maybe...kinda, sorta...on the one hand....but then on the other...I wish the fence was shorter.....the one I'm straddling...its killing my gonads....it just seems a bit............legowie.

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I was looking at this again in towers website and do you guys think this kind of complements the adjacent frost tower? The lines and glass? Or maybe I’m crazy lol
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I was looking at this again in towers website and do you guys think this kind of complements the adjacent frost tower? The lines and glass? Or maybe I’m crazy lol
Interesting observation... I see it! Makes me like it a bit more.
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I was looking at this again in towers website and do you guys think this kind of complements the adjacent frost tower? The lines and glass? Or maybe I’m crazy lol
Too bad they can't trade heights.
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Old Posted Jun 6, 2020, 3:38 PM
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Yes I do wish the frost tower would have been taller, I love the crown so much.
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Wow, I’m away for a few months and Austin keeps exploding with new plans.

I love Austin. I can’t wait to move back. I haven’t lived in Austin since early 2014 but it’s changed so much in such a short time.
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Where are the renderings for this one?

Sorry if I'm bringing old stuff up. Just trying to catch up.
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Old Posted Nov 28, 2020, 9:52 PM
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Where are the renderings for this one?

Sorry if I'm bringing old stuff up. Just trying to catch up.[/SIZE]
Scroll up a little bit (post #46)... I believe that's all we've got so far
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Where are the renderings for this one?

Sorry if I'm bringing old stuff up. Just trying to catch up.
Renderings have never been released. The elevations are all we have.
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Old Posted Nov 28, 2020, 11:42 PM
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Renderings have never been released. The elevations are all we have.
I see. I'm very confused with this project and this one below. Are they the same?

http://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=241677

Again. My apologies. It's all so overwhelming. Lol
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I see. I'm very confused with this project and this one below. Are they the same?

http://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=241677

Again. My apologies. It's all so overwhelming. Lol
They are different projects that are across the street - 4th St. in this case - from each other. If built, the three towers would make a nice peak in the skyline.

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They are different projects that are across the street - 4th St. in this case - from each other. If built, the three towers would make a nice peak in the skyline.
Wow. I was not expecting that. You're right. This cluster of tall buildings rising over 800' would certainly bulk up the skyline right in the center of it.
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