[KevinFromTexas]

In those photos, it looks like they're doing site prep for the Fairfield Inn & Suites on East Avenue next to the Homewood Suites. I'm also coming around to the Homewood Suites Hotel. I know it's not fine architecture, but it is different. I feel like the lighting on it is pretty decent for what is basically a budget hotel.

So, those photos highlight a few of the crushes I've had recently.

Northshore is still one of the best looking buildings on the skyline for the way it stands out and is a throwback to the setback style architecture we saw in the 80s. What I like about it most is the color and contrast. 360 still catches my eye, too.

70 Rainey still grabs my attention despite being another blue/green glass box. The offset angle of the tower forces it to catch light at a different time that the other buildings just can't do. Coincidentally, the Dobie Center does the same thing because the placement of the tower above its podium is relatively the same as 70 Rainey, and the glass is very similar in color.

The Austin Marriott Downtown is one of the nicest most solid buildings we've had in a while. I just feel like it's a sophisticated building that is done very nicely. It's not flashy, but it's really easy to appreciate.

I'm liking the new paint job on the Hilton Convention Center Hotel. I wasn't sure I'd like it, because honestly, I was a fan of the old paint scheme, but I'm liking the white paint. It looks clean and um, handsome?

The Quincy will probably be similar, and as the Genral said, it's placement is important on the skyline. I'm struck by how dense that area has become and is becoming a legit part of the rest of downtown now.

And it cannot be understated how much of an impact 44 East will have. It's going to be a pretty skinny tower, too.