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Originally Posted by Kotliz
They should put a 700-foot spire on it and call it the tallest building in Austin.
[eidt] excuse the bitter comment. Like others, I was hoping for something a bit more substantial right there in the heart of down-town.
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Such a history this corner has. I've always consdiered this a placeholder until a larger development happens. A slipcover.
Don't get folks on here started about the man who was behind the failed development of this property (he who shall not be named: Tom Stacy ).
Back in 2006 this was the proposal, designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli.
At that time it included a revamp of the the building next door ( same owner) and a set back tower that would not block the tower to the north.
image from urban planet