AUSTIN | Waterline | 1,034 Feet | 73 Floors | T/O - Page 66

AusTex · #1 Posted **Mar 6, 2022, 8:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

Just a reminder. I believe this is the latest rendering we have seen.

After reviewing this more I like the idea of a twist in the tower section. I also think the crown as shown will be visible 360 degrees if lighted from within. A bright light band around the crown edge, as ahealy just stated will add a lot as well. I think the final renderings will be great, and the final tower will be welcomed.

We shall see what this 1000+" monster will bring to our skyline!

The ATX · #2 Posted **Mar 11, 2022, 10:17 PM**

Approved and Released!!!

https://abc.austintexas.gov/public-s...ertyrsn=879326

Echostatic · #3 Posted **Sep 29, 2021, 1:04 AM**

I will be pretty disappointed if the final height ends up at 1022' being just one foot shy of the tallest tower in the South... but what a tiny complaint that is

JoninATX · #4 Posted **Sep 29, 2021, 5:43 AM**

They could put an observation deck at the top of tower overlooking downtown would be nice.

TXLove · #5 Posted **Sep 29, 2021, 6:12 AM**

Im torn, as a native Houstonian losing the title of Texas tallest building kind of hurts but I'll get over it because Chase will still have more floors (75 vs 74) and it wont be in Dallas. LOL

the Genral · #6 Posted **Sep 29, 2021, 12:47 PM**

If there was ever a tower that I need to reserve judgement until it's built, it's this one. I'm not feeling it at this time, but I think the incredible height, for Austin, will be the main factor for pulling me in, in the end, and the hotel component. I agree with JoninATX regarding having an observation deck for the public but we all know that unless you are a resident or guest...
The best thing you can say about the topper is that it would be an amazing beacon if they do a good job lighting it up. Imagine how far away it will be visible.

homebucket · #7 Posted **Oct 1, 2021, 4:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

If there was ever a tower that I need to reserve judgement until it's built, it's this one. I'm not feeling it at this time, but I think the incredible height, for Austin, will be the main factor for pulling me in, in the end, and the hotel component. I agree with JoninATX regarding having an observation deck for the public but we all know that unless you are a resident or guest...
The best thing you can say about the topper is that it would be an amazing beacon if they do a good job lighting it up. Imagine how far away it will be visible.

Agreed. The height is nice, but the massing at the base, and middle section is quite bulky and heavy in appearance. I do like how the middle section has that gentle curve, but wish they got rid of the podium and just extended the middle section all the way down to the base.

The fact that all 3 sections use different materials, mismatched facade treatments, textures, makes it seem like the architect was unable to make up their mind so they just went with all 3. It would look better if they went with one option, either the middle section or the top section window treatment. It's just not a cohesive design, at the moment.

The crown isn't too bad, but kinda reminds me of a roof top tent. I like how it ties in the open space dividers between each of the 3 main sections, with the diagonal support beams.

DanielG425 · #8 Posted **Sep 30, 2021, 9:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by TXLove

Im torn, as a native Houstonian losing the title of Texas tallest building kind of hurts but I'll get over it because Chase will still have more floors (75 vs 74) and it wont be in Dallas. LOL

This is exactly how I feel! As a Houstonian I want H-town to retain the crown of Texas's tallest - or at least compete for the crown, but being born and having lived in Austin for many years I am happy that its ATX and not our neighbors to the North.

ILUVSAT · #9 Posted **Sep 29, 2021, 1:19 PM**

Wasn't the original proposed height of this tower roughly 1022' above average grade level? And, through some investigation, it was determined that from that same elevation (from HKS) the tower was more like 1030' from the lowest point of entry to its apex. Also, it has approval from the FAA for 1034'.

Again, are we sure it's 1022' from the lowest point if entry to the top of the crown?

**The heights on the "new" elevations are very difficult to read...

The ATX · #10 Posted **Sep 30, 2021, 12:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

**The heights on the "new" elevations are very difficult to read...

There are very clear elevations/drawings attached to the site plan.

https://abc.austintexas.gov/public-s...ertyrsn=879326

ILUVSAT · #11 Posted **Sep 30, 2021, 1:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

There are very clear elevations/drawings attached to the site plan.

https://abc.austintexas.gov/public-s...ertyrsn=879326

To which download file are you referring?

The ATX · #12 Posted **Sep 30, 2021, 1:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

To which download file are you referring?

There are a couple. The one named "U2 Redline Responses 2 09/28/21" has clean copies of the elevations.

drummer · #13 Posted **Sep 29, 2021, 2:58 PM**

Super cool! I guess I forgot that the highest elevation will be basically at the corner of Red River and Cesar Chavez. That's awesome. Good find, ATX! Thanks for sharing.

urbancore · #14 Posted **Sep 29, 2021, 6:02 PM**

Gobsmacked......

I can't believe this actually happening. LFG!

Echostatic · #15 Posted **Oct 1, 2021, 3:11 PM**

Well that seals it.

ILUVSAT · #16 Posted **Oct 1, 2021, 4:21 PM**

Well...shoot. A mere 2' would give Austin the tallest tower in the South.

Any chance for a tiny spire?

enragedcamel · #17 Posted **Oct 1, 2021, 5:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

Well...shoot. A mere 2' would give Austin the tallest tower in the South.

Any chance for a tiny spire?

I'm wondering this too actually. In some other countries building owners "cheat" a lot using tricks like this just to be able to say their skyscraper is taller than some rival's. I assume it's much more tightly regulated in the US?

StoOgE · #18 Posted **Oct 1, 2021, 6:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by enragedcamel

I'm wondering this too actually. In some other countries building owners "cheat" a lot using tricks like this just to be able to say their skyscraper is taller than some rival's. I assume it's much more tightly regulated in the US?

There is no "regulation" about this, though there is an independent body that rules if a spire is part of the buildings height or not. I mean, its not like anyone actually cares about this stuff beyond bragging rights.

GoldenBoot · #19 Posted **Oct 1, 2021, 5:31 PM**

To put this into a bit of scale against a current tower in the neighborhood...the first residential amenity level (#41) is at roughly the same height as 44 East (570' vs. 573'). So, this tower is basically 44 East + another 452' tower (like Vesper). 300 Colorado is 446'...and is already T/O.

YES! Slap a 2' spire on this babe!

KevinFromTexas · #20 Posted **Oct 1, 2021, 6:38 PM**

Actually, the tallest in the south - Bank of America Plaza in Atlanta, is 1,040 feet tall to the spire. So, 92 Red River was never in the running to be the tallest in the south. Of course, the Bank of America Plaza is "only" 953 feet to the roof, so 92 Red River will still have the highest roof in the south at least.

What would have been nice if it had been say, 1,046 feet tall so it would be the tallest in the south, and the same height as the Chrysler Building.