Austin | 415 Colorado | 640 Feet | 47 Floors | Complete

[We vs us]

Originally Posted by George_Blume

It’s just massing dudes. Those aren’t “renderings.”

I haven’t even posted those.

Bahahaha! Stalker!

But seriously, though. When are we gonna get those pics?

[427MM]

Such a cool tower! The variation in so many ways this would bring to our skyline--really hope to see this one break within the next year.

[The ATX]

To sum things up based on what us skyscraper nerds know about this project:

There is a 670' version and a 657' version. The site plan in review only mentions the 657' version. So I'm going with 657'.

This is all office, and we all know know that the pandemic and WFH is seriously hurting financing for speculative office towers - assuming this is speculative.

Amidst the economic downfall, Ryan Cos. proactively stated in an ABJ article that they were planning to break ground in January 2021 and that they had an equity partner. That's positive, and Ryan Cos. is a developer that seems to have some in house financing capabilities.

[ILUVSAT]

Originally Posted by The ATX

To sum things up based on what us skyscraper nerds know about this project:

There is a 670' version and a 657' version. The site plan in review only mentions the 657' version. So I'm going with 657'.

This is all office, and we all know know that the pandemic and WFH is seriously hurting financing for speculative office towers - assuming this is speculative.

Amidst the economic downfall, Ryan Cos. proactively stated in an ABJ article that they were planning to break ground in January 2021 and that they had an equity partner. That's positive, and Ryan Cos. is a developer that seems to have some in house financing capabilities.

I may have missed it...Did they submit two site plans? How was the 670' height obtained if the site plan says 657'?

Does anyone have Mr. Blume's number for confirmation?

EDIT: Maybe they adjusted the angle of the crown?!? That could be why it has been decreased by only 13' and the floor count remained the same...

[KevinFromTexas]

Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

I may have missed it...Did they submit two site plans? How was the 670' height obtained if the site plan says 657'?

Does anyone have Mr. Blume's number for confirmation?

EDIT: Maybe they adjusted the angle of the crown?!? That could be why it has been decreased by only 13' and the floor count remained the same...

There are two sets of elevations with slight design changes to the orientation of the crown and notches.

Check out the posts on page 11.

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...240713&page=11

[eguidry]

Really think this next to 405 (hiding that blank wall) will be a great addition to downtown. I also hope that Mr Blume’s post here https://www.instagram.com/p/CDpo409lxEw/ turns out to be lighting ideas because that would make this really shine.

[KevinFromTexas]

Originally Posted by eguidry

Really think this next to 405 (hiding that blank wall) will be a great addition to downtown. I also hope that Mr Blume’s post here https://www.instagram.com/p/CDpo409lxEw/ turns out to be lighting ideas because that would make this really shine.

I have a long standing crush on Dallas' Bank of America Plaza with its blue glass and (now) colored LEDs. If Mr. Blume's sketches there are really suggesting vertical lighting on the tower and also hopefully around the crown, then that would be fantastic. There seems to be a new trend of lighting the vertical walls of buildings now that LEDs are a thing instead of just lighting the crowns or setbacks.

[We vs us]

That’s weird. If I’m not mistaken that’s one of the earliest design contenders for The Republic.

[LoneStarMike]

Originally Posted by We vs us

That’s weird. If I’m not mistaken that’s one of the earliest design contenders for The Republic.

Hmm . . . you're right.

Chasing the Ghosts of Towers Past at Downtown Austin’s 308 Guadalupe Site

[kingkirbythe....]

That’s definitely by Republic Square.

I hope the 5C doesn’t change.

[Urbannizer]

I believe this is the 5C site.

Now 50-stories of office and residential.

Renderings included but I’m unable to gain access at this time.

https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/n...se-austin.html

[Echostatic]

Life!

The new design looks fantastic. This will complement the Austonian very nicely.

[chinchaaa]

Man, it is crazy to see what a canyon Colorado is now. Really exciting to see all the growth. Hope 4th St bars are able to hang around.

[deerhoof]

https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/n...se-austin.html

[MichaelB]

noooooooooo. crap. That was such a more forward thinking design This just took a big generic step backwards.

[We vs us]

Love the height but wow, really disappointed we won't get to see George Blume's Chrome Cigar just blow that corner away. That was a great, great design.

The article notes as an aside that the BBVA tower is still moving forward, and Ryan Co. anticipates breaking ground in 4Q of this year.

[the Genral]

So much for an iconic skyscraper on this site. I can see at least a half dozen or more existing buildings in this design. Its nice, but nothing iconic like the previous design. This is kind of a gut punch. On a positive note, it will cover up the north side of 405 Colorado.

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by the Genral

On a positive note, it will cover up the north side of 405 Colorado.

Way to stay positive, Genral.

If this didn't effectively turn into a bait and switch, I think we would be happier.

[We vs us]

It's really just mindbending the kind of towers we have in active planning stages right now. Everything is 50 stories or more. Huge buildings! I can think back when the other 5th and Colorado was finishing up back in, what, 2017? It was interesting and somewhat significant infill on the edge of the Warehouse district. Now it's going to be dwarfed by something more than twice its height. Craziness!

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[the Genral]

[QUOTE=We vs us;9172613]It's really just mindbending the kind of towers we have in active planning stages right now. Everything is 50 stories or more. Huge buildings! I can think back when the other 5th and Colorado was finishing up back in, what, 2017? It was interesting and somewhat significant infill on the edge of the Warehouse district. Now it's going to be dwarfed by something more than twice its height. Craziness!
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It was inevitable and even predictable that sooner or later with shrinking available parcels that the only way to go was to build higher. Add to that, Austin's steady climb into a higher tiered city and we are finally getting into the real skyscraper business.