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Originally Posted by Kotliz
Agreed. I really like that approach of leaving some of those old facades even some of the old buildings on street level, then adding hight an modernity behind and above them. I think it makes for a more interesting street-level experience, and also keeps some of the historical look of old Austin while allowing the city to grow.
I like this example and also, the North West corner of the Marriott on Congress and Third, where they built around the two old buildings on the corner. It creates an interesting visual contrast. Compare that corner to the one directly over the road on Third, where the polished stone of 301 Congress comes all the way to the sidewalk. It seems less friendly, in a way.
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I agree with all of this, but lately I've noticed how much old buildings are just being torn down for the sake of something bigger. Austin is seriously low on historic public buildings....heck, they're even trying to demolish that mod house off 38th & Red River
I get so feelingsy when I see old maps of downtown with those spectacular ghost buildings everywhere.