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Kotliz · #1 Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 1:06 PM**

Ha, Just saw that on KXAN's site, all the comments hated it. "It's different, I hate it." What's with people?

The ATX · #2 Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 2:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kotliz

Ha, Just saw that on KXAN's site, all the comments hated it. "It's different, I hate it." What's with people?

I've come to the conclusion that only people who hate things spend time commenting on news sites.

Jdawgboy · #3 Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 8:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hill Country

I've come to the conclusion that only people who hate things spend time commenting on news sites.

I agree, doesn't matter what the news story is about there's always people who comment crazy weird rants. They have nothing better to do all day than to comment negative hatred. That's why it's overhelmingly lopsided.

lzppjb · #4 Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 9:29 PM**

Almost everyone on shaggybevo disliked the design as well. I think it'll grow on people.

eburress · #5 Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 5:03 PM**

I like it, except for that single floor that awkwardly, inelegantly juts out halfway up. Lose that and for me, like turns to love. Either way, I hope it happens.

Cloud92 · #6 Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 9:50 PM**

well I hate it :p

The ATX · #7 Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 11:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cloud92

well I hate it :p

Well head on over to the KXAN and Stateman articles and join in on the apparent fun.

KevinFromTexas · #8 Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 11:31 PM**

I like it. I like that it's weird without being too abstract and gaudy. I think it has the potential to be beautiful actually. I really want to see that mechanical screen lit from below creating a crown-like affect that the Frost Bank Tower has. The Austonian's lighting is more like accent lighting, but this building could be a true beacon on the skyline at night.

wwmiv · #9 Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 11:32 PM**

It is beautiful.

I'm just sick of pedestrian beautiful. I want something abso-fucking-lutely stunning already.

Cloud92 · #10 Posted **Apr 14, 2015, 5:23 AM**

I guess ill sit in the corner and loath the building by myself Is
Is it luxury condos?

The ATX · #11 Posted **Apr 14, 2015, 5:50 AM**

"I guess ill sit in the corner and loath the building by myself Is
Is it luxury condos?"

It's marketed as ''luxury" - whatever that means - as is virtually every other condo and apartment project downtown or anywhere in the world apparently.

NYC_Longhorn · #12 Posted **Apr 15, 2015, 4:05 AM**

Reminds me of the SNL skit of the two adult film girls selling bubbly... "Luxury"

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Originally Posted by Hill Country

"I guess ill sit in the corner and loath the building by myself Is
Is it luxury condos?"

It's marketed as ''luxury" - whatever that means - as is virtually every other condo and apartment project downtown or anywhere in the world apparently.

KevinFromTexas · #13 Posted **Apr 14, 2015, 6:39 AM**

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/bl...r-will-be.html

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Skyline scraper: New high-rise condo tower will be Austin's tallest building
Apr 13, 2015, 8:12am CDT

Michael Theis
Digital Editor-
Austin Business Journal

The tallest residential building west of the Mississippi River may soon rise above Austin's skyline, as developers have laid out the specifics for a 685-foot, 58-story condominium tower downtown.

Developers envision the $300 million project, dubbed the Independent, as a gleaming, white Jenga-like tower at the northeast corner of West Third Street and West Avenue. Renderings show the building with offset floor sections that make it look something like an uneven stack of books.

The building will have a total of 950,000 square feet, including 491,000 square feet that is sellable. Developers plan to have 13,500 square feet of retail on the ground floor. Residents will have 370 units to choose from, ranging from 675 square-foot one-bedroom units to 3,485 square-foot three bedroom floor plans.

Syndic · #14 Posted **Apr 25, 2015, 1:49 AM**

New rendering from the (new?) video on The Independent's website:

OtherKevin · #15 Posted **Apr 27, 2015, 7:31 PM**

Seaholm and GreenWater update

(click for larger image)

Syndic · #16 Posted **Apr 29, 2015, 1:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by OtherKevin

Seaholm and GreenWater update

(click for larger image)

Lookin' good, OtherKevin. I can't wait until I start working down there next week.

Kotliz · #17 Posted **Apr 29, 2015, 4:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by OtherKevin

Seaholm and GreenWater update

Thanks for posting such a large version of that view. Very impressive. A whole chunk of city going up at once.

GoldenBoot · #18 Posted **Apr 15, 2015, 5:15 PM**

Interesting Forbes article re: amenities to ignore.

"9 Amenities Luxury Condo Buyers Should Ignore"

Hey Urbanspace, may want to rethink your marketing techniques?!?

BevoLJ · #19 Posted **Apr 23, 2015, 11:41 PM**

Updated original post with the Hill Countries updated list. =)

drummer · #20 Posted **Apr 25, 2015, 4:01 AM**

I like it. I think it'll look great!