AUSTIN | Fairmont Hotel | 595 FEET SPIRE/456 FT ROOF | 37 FLRS | Complete

[Spaceman]

Originally Posted by Global

I've been looking forward to the day when optimism would win out over pessimism. I know - now Spaceman will probably say, he'll believe it once actual site work begins...

I couldn't be happier..There is a very good chance I will stay there before any of you working stiffs do.

[JoninATX]

Originally Posted by Hill Country

It's January, so that means we're on Fairmont watch. The site is still being used for parking today.

I'm keeping my eye on it with my trusty Skyhouse cam.

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by JoninATX

I'm keeping my eye on it with my trusty Skyhouse cam.

I drive by the site on work days, and the parking lot is usually pretty full first thing in the morning. On the one day that it's empty I think we'll know that site prep is eminent.

[JoninATX]

Originally Posted by Hill Country

I drive by the site on work days, and the parking lot is usually pretty full first thing in the morning. On the one day that it's empty I think we'll know that site prep is eminent.

Well we got 29 days to determine if and when it will break ground this month. But with the current demand for hotels in Austin, most likely we will see this start very soon. Just keep us updated Hill Country.

[AustinBob]

I spoke to someone associated with this project last week. It's still supposed to break ground in January. I saw a few new renderings of it too. Slight changes but it looks great. It's still going to have a 100' spire. As I recall, it'll have 46 occupied floors plus the crown that'll bring it to around 50. The crown will be lit.

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by AustinBob

I spoke to someone associated with this project last week. It's still supposed to break ground in January. I saw a few new renderings of it too. Slight changes but it looks great. It's still going to have a 100' spire. As I recall, it'll have 46 occupied floors plus the crown that'll bring it to around 50. The crown will be lit.

That's some good news.

[lzppjb]

A lit crown will be awesome. We need more cool light elements. A serious spire will also be a nice addition to the skyline.

[Syndic]

Yeah I have a childish giddiness about that spire. That's something no buildings have in Austin. It would really make it stand out. I'd love to see those new renderings.

[the Genral]

[QUOTE=Syndic;6391881]Yeah I have a childish giddiness about that spire. That's something no buildings have in Austin.

The 360 condos has a 91 foot spire.

[AustinBob]

Originally Posted by Syndic

Yeah I have a childish giddiness about that spire. That's something no buildings have in Austin. It would really make it stand out. I'd love to see those new renderings.

I took a couple pictures of them with my phone. If someone wants to remind how to post pictures I'll post them.

[AustinBob]

Thanks, here they are:

[The ATX]

Thanks for posting those. It does look a little different, but not much. I shrunk one of the photos:


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[Syndic]

Wowsa! It looks a lot flatter. I like it better, I think.

Originally Posted by AustinBob

Thanks, here they are:

[wwmiv]

I like this a lot as well, but I think I might prefer the original version.

[The ATX]

The new one has more square corners, so it comes down to rounded vs. squared. But the crown will be lit and it's still on track which is great news.

[kingkirbythe....]

Nice vertical lines, very slimming.

[lzppjb]

This looks awesome! It's more square from one angle, and has more rounded lines from another. I like the glass too.

[JoninATX]

I love it! Now I really want it to break ground.

[Austin1971]

It will really tie the city together......Can't wait.....

[lzppjb]

Originally Posted by Austin1971

It will really tie the city together......Can't wait.....

Do we nickname it The Rug?