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Old Posted Oct 19, 2013, 5:24 AM
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I was just thinking today actually how much I wish the Frost Bank Tower and 360 Condos had both been taller. Frost Bank Tower about 900 feet or so and 360 Condos about 200 feet taller for 781 feet. Oddly enough, even at that height with the spire, 360 Condos would still have a shorter roof than The Austonian. I really think the Frost Bank Tower and 360 Condos are our two best "tallest building designs" we've seen yet. They just scream to be taller in a way that none of the others, not Spring, not Ashton, the Four Seasons Residences and not even the W do. I actually think the W Hotel & Residences is really at a perfect height for its location. It makes a major impact on the skyline. It is a hulking sleek dark tower, but isn't opressive with its dominance even at its very prominent location. I also think the JW Marriott is pretty much at a perfect height for its location and design. I was looking at the glass today while we were driving on I-35, and it's going to look really impressive from that side. I'm not sure about The Bowie yet, but I think its height is probably about right for its design.
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