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The ATX · #**561** Posted **Jul 16, 2018, 12:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by 427MM

...the two ~500' towers slated for the Travis Co. courthouse site...

Huh? The current site plan only has one tower. There was a residential component, but it was dropped (prior to the site plan filing).

Geckos_Rule · #**562** Posted **Jul 16, 2018, 12:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

I stopped being a 3rd + Shoal hater after conversing with Mr. Blume. I am assuming that anyone stuck with that close proximity north view will at least have an east and west view and maybe a south view where they can get some daylight. The entire north side would be a great spot for kitchen, bathroom and closet placement. Correct me if I'm wrong. Also, I don't see the operable windows.

Look at the 1st pic of Austx's photos. you can see some of the windows have 3 panels stacked on top of eachother. I would assume those are the ones that you could open up.

masonh2479 · #**563** Posted **Jul 16, 2018, 3:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

I stopped being a 3rd + Shoal hater after conversing with Mr. Blume.

Agreed.

chundercracker · #**564** Posted **Jul 16, 2018, 3:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by Geckos_Rule

Look at the 1st pic of Austx's photos. you can see some of the windows have 3 panels stacked on top of eachother. I would assume those are the ones that you could open up.

Here's a close-up. The middle panel kicks out at the bottom. It's not much, but being able to circulate air in the bedrooms and throughout the unit is pretty nice. Having lived in a highrise for the past 10 years, the air can get a bit stale without consistent ventilation to the outside.

Sigaven · #**565** Posted **Jul 17, 2018, 2:14 PM**

Yes any good piece of architecture will have operable windows for residential units. And the Proper is definitely a good piece of architecture!

These windows will likely have 4" limiters for safety reasons but still would bring in nice fresh air and natural ventilation.

78701 · #**566** Posted **Jul 17, 2018, 3:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sigaven

These windows will likely have 4" limiters for safety reasons but still would bring in nice fresh air and natural ventilation.

This window design is very common in Europe. Works great.
If there is one thing to lament about the Independent, it's its lack of opening windows. The units are vented through the slabs, but still. I guess that balcony door will have to do the heavy lifting...

Geckos_Rule · #**567** Posted **Jul 17, 2018, 6:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by chundercracker

Here's a close-up. The middle panel kicks out at the bottom. It's not much, but being able to circulate air in the bedrooms and throughout the unit is pretty nice. Having lived in a highrise for the past 10 years, the air can get a bit stale without consistent ventilation to the outside.

What is the metal screen on the right side of this pic?

the Genral · #**568** Posted **Jul 17, 2018, 8:19 PM**

That's a left over section from the Independent crown...

_Matt · #**569** Posted **Jul 17, 2018, 10:23 PM**

That's a screen they borrowed from the Independent balconies.

MichaelB · #**570** Posted **Jul 18, 2018, 2:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by Geckos_Rule

What is the metal screen on the right side of this pic?

Looks outside.... scaffolding??? Part of construction elevator?

chundercracker · #**571** Posted **Jul 18, 2018, 4:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by MichaelB

Looks outside.... scaffolding??? Part of construction elevator?

This. The construction elevator (on the southeast corner) is immediately to the right of those windows.

The ATX · #**572** Posted **Jul 22, 2018, 9:18 PM**

The general contractor posted on their Twitter account Friday that this is topped out.

https://twitter.com/AustinAdvantage/...44654273875970

78701 · #**573** Posted **Aug 9, 2018, 1:06 PM**

The crane is coming down today.

urbancore · #**574** Posted **Aug 9, 2018, 2:57 PM**

I think the pics of the city from ACL this fall will look great. As much as I love cranes (I really do), I also love the cityscape sans cranes. It looks complete....and it won't look complete for another 4-5 years, I'm guessing.

downsouthman1 · #**575** Posted **Aug 9, 2018, 3:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dcbrickley

I think the pics of the city from ACL this fall will look great. As much as I love cranes (I really do), I also love the cityscape sans cranes. It looks complete....and it won't look complete for another 4-5 years, I'm guessing.

By then, there'll be a new wave of towers.

urbancore · #**576** Posted **Aug 9, 2018, 3:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by downsouthman1

By then, there'll be a new wave of towers.

by this October, which ones? Weird, I didn't think there would be any visible cranes from Zilker at that time. Show's what I know.

downsouthman1 · #**577** Posted **Aug 9, 2018, 4:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dcbrickley

by this October, which ones? Weird, I didn't think there would be any visible cranes from Zilker at that time. Show's what I know.

No I was referring to what you said about looking complete in 4-5 years. I'm sure Austin's boom will go on longer than that.

Geckos_Rule · #**578** Posted **Aug 9, 2018, 4:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dcbrickley

by this October, which ones? Weird, I didn't think there would be any visible cranes from Zilker at that time. Show's what I know.

I believe the only one will be the Cesar Chavez Marriott, but I doubt it will be very visible from Zilker. 70 Rainey should be pretty much done by then.

Block 71, 6 x Guad, 308 Guad, 405 Colorado have started or are all going to be starting construction soonish, but I seriously doubt any of them will have cranes up by then.

chinchaaa · #**579** Posted **Aug 9, 2018, 5:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by Geckos_Rule

Block 71, 6 x Guad, 308 Guad, 405 Colorado have started or are all going to be starting construction soonish, but I seriously doubt any of them will have cranes up by then.

Do we have confirmed times for 308 Guad?

urbancore · #**580** Posted **Aug 9, 2018, 5:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by downsouthman1

No I was referring to what you said about looking complete in 4-5 years. I'm sure Austin's boom will go on longer than that.

Ahh, I see what you mean. Yeah. It will amazing to see what the next 5-10 year out buildonfs will look like.

Realistically, I wonder how many new buildings we will have in 10 years. I love living in Austin to see all this change.