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The ATX · #1 Posted **Dec 6, 2013, 6:03 AM**

The series will be on a new TV network launching next year called "El Rey." It's a joint venture between Rodriguez and Comcast, and it's target audience is
English speaking Latinos.

From the source of all universal truths:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Rey_(network)

wwmiv · #2 Posted **Dec 9, 2013, 5:05 PM**

Like I've said elsewhere, this is almost certainly connected to a chain student housing development:

http://www.myaspenheights.com/

lzppjb · #3 Posted **Dec 9, 2013, 5:40 PM**

Good thing is Aspen Heights usually does lowrise apartment complex-type stuff from what I've seen on their site, but we get a 200ft highrise.

wwmiv · #4 Posted **Dec 9, 2013, 6:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by lzppjb

Good thing is Aspen Heights usually does lowrise apartment complex-type stuff from what I've seen on their site, but we get a 200ft highrise.

It's just odd to me that they would pick a site so far removed from campus. That wouldn't exactly be different from their M.O., though, as their UTSA project was a good deal further away from UTSA's campus than this is (they always provide a dedicated shuttle to and from campus just for their residents... so it's not a big deal).

So... it could very well be a distinct non-student project by someone totally different, but I'm very much assuming that it is Aspen Heights, as they're a well known chain with a very unique name that I can't see anyone crimping off of. I imagine that they have the name trademarked, actually, so if it isn't them, you can expect a name change shortly.

LoneStarMike · #5 Posted **Dec 10, 2013, 12:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by wwmiv

So... it could very well be a distinct non-student project by someone totally different, but I'm very much assuming that it is Aspen Heights, as they're a well known chain with a very unique name that I can't see anyone crimping off of. I imagine that they have the name trademarked, actually, so if it isn't them, you can expect a name change shortly.

^^Yeah, it's definitely being done by the same firm. The name of the applicant is Aspen Heights, and the mailing address is 1301 S. Capital of Texas Highway #201, which matches the name and address of the firm that develops student housing. I didn't know they were based in Austin.

Here's the Design Commission Report

The applicant info is on page 13 and the elevations are on pages 33, 34, & 35.

NYC_Longhorn · #6 Posted **Dec 11, 2013, 7:20 AM**

Beat this skyline my forum peeps....

Urbannizer · #7 Posted **Dec 11, 2013, 1:20 PM**

Something cool here. This is a student-housing concept by Humphreys & Partners. It's a 30-story high-rise w/ a 5-story mid-rise (& tons of amenities). Not sure of the exact location but you can see The Castilian and Guadalupe St. in the background.

wwmiv · #8 Posted **Dec 11, 2013, 2:43 PM**

Too bad that's only a concept. That'd be one of my favorite buildings in town. :/

wwmiv · #9 Posted **Dec 11, 2013, 2:47 PM**

It's at the northwest corner of 22nd and Rio Grande. It takes up the whole block, which would be impossible, as there is already a newly built project there in the southwest corner of the block...

austin242 · #10 Posted **Dec 11, 2013, 3:33 PM**

Why they build that for students? That could be a very good luxury apartment. I just don't like the idea of a bunch of rich kids livin it up while everyone else has to work for there money. Although that place would be awesome if built in any form. Concept though.

shakman · #11 Posted **Dec 11, 2013, 6:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by austin242

Why they build that for students? That could be a very good luxury apartment. I just don't like the idea of a bunch of rich kids livin it up while everyone else has to work for there money. Although that place would be awesome if built in any form. Concept though.

Welcome to the new society. There are plenty of ways to earn income. One just has to do a little homework and think outside of that box.

I really like the austhetics of this project. Very well designed.

KevinFromTexas · #12 Posted **Dec 12, 2013, 5:58 AM**

Awesome design and height, but it wouldn't happen anyway since the height restrictions in that area are capped at about 250 feet. That building would likely be close to 350 feet.

The Castilian is only 205 feet. The Quarters Garage, the large parking garage to the left of the tower across the street in the rendering, that garage is 135 feet tall. So this tower would be at least 330 to 350 feet. Too bad it's only a concept.

The ATX · #13 Posted **Dec 12, 2013, 10:03 AM**

Just like cars, the concept versions are the best.

wwmiv · #14 Posted **Dec 12, 2013, 6:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

Awesome design and height, but it wouldn't happen anyway since the height restrictions in that area are capped at about 250 feet. That building would likely be close to 350 feet.

The Castilian is only 205 feet. The Quarters Garage, the large parking garage to the left of the tower across the street in the rendering, that garage is 135 feet tall. So this tower would be at least 330 to 350 feet. Too bad it's only a concept.

That's a really low cap. I'd prefer a 350 foot cap for that area.

Austin1971 · #15 Posted **Dec 12, 2013, 4:45 PM**

Any news on if this will break ground next month? We should know something by now right?

The ATX · #16 Posted **Dec 12, 2013, 5:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Austin1971

Any news on if this will break ground next month? We should know something by now right?

There were a couple permit requests this week concerning the moving of overhead power lines at the site. The tower crane installation permit request was made in November, so it still looks good for January.

Austin1971 · #17 Posted **Dec 12, 2013, 6:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hill Country

There were a couple permit requests this week concerning the moving of overhead power lines at the site. The tower crane installation permit request was made in November, so it still looks good for January.

Good info. Thanks. Really hope this gets going cause it will dramatically change the skyline.

KevinFromTexas · #18 Posted **Dec 14, 2013, 6:24 AM**

The Lofts at Lake Travis. A 16-story project. Has anyone heard anything about this project? I first saw some renderings for it on the architect's website a few years ago.

It's on page 47 of 53.

http://issuu.com/rhodepartners/docs/...933470/3962130

And it's on this website:
https://www.aiaaustin.org/firm_proje...se-multifamily

https://www.aiaaustin.org/firm_proje...se-multifamily

The Catherine

http://issuu.com/rhodepartners/docs/...933470/3962130

http://issuu.com/rhodepartners/docs/...933470/3962130

7th & Rio Grande

http://issuu.com/rhodepartners/docs/...933470/3962130

http://issuu.com/rhodepartners/docs/...933470/3962130

And this project, which was envisioned for the Hyatt garage and ballroom site. The link says it was a 19-story tower.

http://issuu.com/rhodepartners/docs/...933470/3962130

wwmiv · #19 Posted **Dec 14, 2013, 7:30 AM**

Too bad we got the garage instead of that.

N90 · #20 Posted **Dec 14, 2013, 8:24 AM**

Regarding Waller Center. I actually liked the first, most simplistic design the best. The buildings would work straight off height, especially from a distance. Then the second rendering grew on me and I was pretty content with it. After being at war with the third design, I've finally grown into it. Have to say, the darker blue shade is nice. Austin's skyline is increasingly becoming blue, which is a good color. I liked the first design even after knowing it was just preliminary conceptual designing.

Anyhow, while we don't have a lot of developments being proposed these days, it's a shame to see what was one of the most active threads in City Compilation die out like this.

What design of Waller Center did you guys like best?

First one:

http://media.cmgdigital.com/shared/l...oup_050213.jpg

Second one:

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...allercreek.jpg

Third one:

http://i2.wp.com/downtownaustinblog....erspective.png

One thing I'll say, in my opinion while all three concepts are nice, the tower bases going from glass to lime from the first to third has repeatedly been downgraded after each rendering revision. In my opinion.