AUSTIN | Waterline | 1,034 Feet | 73 Floors | T/O

[gillynova]

[the Genral]

I no longer doubt that this is going to be a spectacular building.

[bobbywest87]

Originally Posted by the Genral

I no longer doubt that this is going to be a spectacular building.

For me, aesthetically it really depends on how the upper-section of the building meshes with the lower-section. I have yet to fall in love with the setback of the upper-section, which to me makes it feel disjointed.

[WestAustinite]

Originally Posted by the Genral

I no longer doubt that this is going to be a spectacular building.

I do. I think it depends if they taper that upper section.

[resansom]

Originally Posted by WestAustinite

I do. I think it depends if they taper that upper section.

I'm pretty sure I detected a slight anti-taper in some of the more recent renderings. Does that make it better or worse?

I wish they had gone with the earlier designs with a more continuous, sweeping effect than the all-too-common exposed/missing middle section. That might be OK for a shorter building (or not) but I think it just diminishes the apparent height and overall impact of a super tall.

Just my $0.02...

[Sigaven]

Originally Posted by resansom

I'm pretty sure I detected a slight anti-taper in some of the more recent renderings. Does that make it better or worse?

I wish they had gone with the earlier designs with a more continuous, sweeping effect than the all-too-common exposed/missing middle section. That might be OK for a shorter building (or not) but I think it just diminishes the apparent height and overall impact of a super tall.

Just my $0.02...

I noticed that too, it flares back out toward the top.

[gillynova]

I'm excited to see how tall the skyline will be with this juggernaut

If only Wilson Tower was over 1000' too... but at this point, I just want them to start lol

[ILUVSAT]

Originally Posted by gillynova

If only Wilson Tower was over 1000' too... but at this point, I just want them to start lol

I know what you mean. However, Wilson was DOA.

[Bblasa]

Nooooo why did you have to call it a vacuum now I can’t unsee it hahaha

[bobbywest87]

It at least has the honor of being the most vacuum cleaner-esque building, possibly ever.

[Sigaven]

Originally Posted by bobbywest87

It at least has the honor of being the most vacuum cleaner-esque building, possibly ever.

Can't unsee

[Bblasa]

The crown in the newest rendering is much more refined than earlier versions . I think everyone will be in favor of the finished “design “ upon completion

[Bblasa]

(Not that rendering shown a few posts above)

[JACKinBeantown]

Originally Posted by bobbywest87

It at least has the honor of being the most vacuum cleaner-esque building, possibly ever.

They should be a big, fat 200-foot spire on the back and really make it look like a vacuum cleaner.

[the Genral]

Good Lord! That does resemble my Hoover!

[zx14]

Looks like the big vacuum from the movie Space Balls

[ohhey]

The building looks fine so far (an average C-grade building IMO). The materials are good but the facade pattern is obnoxious.

Going forward, I'm afraid I'll be lowering that grade. Like some other commenters, I'm also not a fan of the disjointed setback and the visual gap between volumes. And I've always thought the design for the top of the building is tacky and looks cheap - funky in a bad way. We'll see if reality is better than the renderings soon enough.

[Urbannizer]

Reaching Upwards by Dave Wilson, on Flickr

[H2O]

Man, it wasn't all that long ago that The Shore and Hotel Van Zandt were the tallest buildings in Rainey and a jarring contrast to the historic bungalows surrounding them. Now they are completely dwarfed by the surrounding towers.

Originally Posted by Urbannizer

Reaching Upwards by Dave Wilson, on Flickr

[zx14]

Looks like they're starting the middle portion which encompasses the 40th floor area. How long do you think this will take before we start to see the tower portion take place