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the Genral · #**2521** Posted **Oct 19, 2023, 3:25 PM**

I have been mostly silent about this one because its just not the design I was hoping for a super tall. That's not saying I don't like it, but other than the height and the impact on the skyline, I'm going to have to wait until completion before I render my opinion.

ahealy · #**2522** Posted **Oct 19, 2023, 6:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by wwmiv

Personally, I don't think the facade of this one will age very well. The aesthetic choice of white with a burnt orange border is more appropriate for a 10-15 story building in West Campus...

I won't complain about the design much, unless it ends up with 20 story stains.

Yeah, the whole UT look is def not my favorite thing for such a big city monument, but I think it will get broken up with the blue/green glass and wood features.

wwmiv · #**2523** Posted **Oct 19, 2023, 6:58 PM**

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Yeah, the whole UT look is def not my favorite thing for such a big city monument, but I think it will get broken up with the blue/green glass and wood features.

I’m worried that’ll just end up making it look like a jumbled mess with unharmonious and discordant details.

Bblasa · #**2524** Posted **Oct 19, 2023, 7:50 PM**

Wow I didn’t realize there were so many haters, I love the white and orange
I’m tired of all the plain glassssssss bldgs

unit · #**2525** Posted **Oct 19, 2023, 8:56 PM**

I only wish we had more original designs/shapes for the supertalls. Something iconic (e.g. Austonian, Frost Tower) and not a variation of what's in other cities (e.g. The Independent, Block 185).

Something that's truly unique --- other than rectangular blocks (currently being built all over the city) which lack distinct crowns --- would be refreshing.

Nickelplate · #**2526** Posted **Oct 20, 2023, 3:53 AM**

This building is literally a trendsetter and an Austin icon in process. It melds to the creek and lake. It acknowledges Austin and is nothing like anything we have seen. Most of the garage is underground. It accentuates the mouth of the creek with bridges and access. It sits at an amazing angle. It is a supertall. What else do you want?
Im getting tired of the whiners on this forum. If you don't have anything nice to say, momma said stfu.

KevinFromTexas · #**2527** Posted **Oct 20, 2023, 4:53 AM**

So far, I like it. I wasn't sure about the shape at first, but I think it'll be better than most. I also really do like the facade and I'm glad it's different than just blue glass again. This tower is going to stand out, and not just for the height, but because of the color and texture of the facade. Look at the Hanover towers and 360 Condos. Those buildings stand out, as does Northshore. Different is good now that our skyline is considerably larger than it was just a short while ago.

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This building is going to make quite an impact on visitors as they first approach downtown from the airport, because of it's close proximity to the Interstate (assuming they're headed downtown, via airport, via I-35

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Btw, had the chance to make a quick video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWP7pMCFDw8

I just realized The Travis has some curve/angle to the facade. I had no idea until I saw it in your video.

bobbywest87 · #**2528** Posted **Oct 20, 2023, 10:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

I just realized The Travis has some curve/angle to the facade. I had no idea until I saw it in your video.

I had such a hard time with that slight curve while creating the diagram for The Travis. I’m still not satisfied with how it turned out. Even now, I’m assuming I’ll have to resubmit the diagram once the tower is complete because of its top. Even this far along, there are zero good renderings of The Travis that show the top of the tower that aren’t covered in shadow.

jkconno · #**2529** Posted **Oct 20, 2023, 2:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nickelplate

This building is literally a trendsetter and an Austin icon in process. It melds to the creek and lake. It acknowledges Austin and is nothing like anything we have seen. Most of the garage is underground. It accentuates the mouth of the creek with bridges and access. It sits at an amazing angle. It is a supertall. What else do you want?
Im getting tired of the whiners on this forum. If you don't have anything nice to say, momma said stfu.

hear! hear!

We vs us · #**2530** Posted **Oct 20, 2023, 3:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nickelplate

This building is literally a trendsetter and an Austin icon in process.

Yep, it's taken me a bit but I've definitely come to this conclusion as well. I think it'll definitely be iconic -- and soon to be the building Austin is most associated with. Definitely also polarizing. The design isn't straightforward and throws a lot of traditional tower aesthetics on their ear. But I agree that there's a lot to love, and they've been very thoughtful about how it will eventually interact with the creek.

If you haven't come downtown and done a drive-by, it's completely worth it. Seeing how it ties into its surroundings is really eye opening.

wwmiv · #**2531** Posted **Oct 20, 2023, 4:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nickelplate

Im getting tired of the whiners on this forum. If you don't have anything nice to say, momma said stfu.

Momma's point was about saying nice things about people, not about inanimate objects. Her underlying objective was to make sure you don't hurt people's feelings. Inanimate objects don't have feelings. Don't get your panties in a twist and take your own advice: if you don't have something nice to say (about the whiners), momma said: STFU.

I have plenty of nice things to say, about plenty of things, and voice them when I do. Maybe learn how to deal with differences of opinion instead of telling people to STFU?

Sigaven · #**2532** Posted **Oct 20, 2023, 5:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nickelplate

This building is literally a trendsetter and an Austin icon in process. It melds to the creek and lake. It acknowledges Austin and is nothing like anything we have seen. Most of the garage is underground. It accentuates the mouth of the creek with bridges and access. It sits at an amazing angle. It is a supertall. What else do you want?
Im getting tired of the whiners on this forum. If you don't have anything nice to say, momma said stfu.

I agree with everything you said, but this is a public discussion forum and we're allowed to whine

For example, I think I have whined about 10,000 times each time an ungly parking podium proposal with lazy screening shows up. I need some wine!

Nickelplate · #**2533** Posted **Oct 22, 2023, 4:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by wwmiv

Momma's point was about saying nice things about people, not about inanimate objects. Her underlying objective was to make sure you don't hurt people's feelings. Inanimate objects don't have feelings. Don't get your panties in a twist and take your own advice: if you don't have something nice to say (about the whiners), momma said: STFU.

I have plenty of nice things to say, about plenty of things, and voice them when I do. Maybe learn how to deal with differences of opinion instead of telling people to STFU?

I regret that last sentence. I apologize. I do not believe I was targeting you looking back to recent comments. Friends? Fist bump

Nickelplate · #**2534** Posted **Oct 22, 2023, 4:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by Sigaven

I agree with everything you said, but this is a public discussion forum and we're allowed to whine

For example, I think I have whined about 10,000 times each time an ungly parking podium proposal with lazy screening shows up. I need some wine!

I, for one agree with all you're takes. Drink up!

Nickelplate · #**2535** Posted **Oct 22, 2023, 4:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by We vs us

Yep, it's taken me a bit but I've definitely come to this conclusion as well. I think it'll definitely be iconic -- and soon to be the building Austin is most associated with. Definitely also polarizing. The design isn't straightforward and throws a lot of traditional tower aesthetics on their ear. But I agree that there's a lot to love, and they've been very thoughtful about how it will eventually interact with the creek.

If you haven't come downtown and done a drive-by, it's completely worth it. Seeing how it ties into its surroundings is really eye opening.

I love the verbiage. Envisioning the space outside the box.

wwmiv · #**2536** Posted **Oct 22, 2023, 5:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by Nickelplate

I regret that last sentence. I apologize. I do not believe I was targeting you looking back to recent comments. Friends? Fist bump

Well, I do believe I was the only person complaining recently above and in some other threads, too. So I took it a bit personally.

I forgive you.

KevinFromTexas · #**2537** Posted **Oct 22, 2023, 5:19 AM**

Can we, please, go back to hating on questionable architectural attributes instead of each other?

JACKinBeantown · #**2538** Posted **Oct 22, 2023, 2:08 PM**

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Can we, please, go back to hating on questionable architectural attributes instead of each other?

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sewaneetigers · #**2539** Posted **Oct 27, 2023, 12:44 AM**

I am uploading two because I wasn't sure which one is cooler. Here is one of two:

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sewaneetigers · #**2540** Posted **Oct 27, 2023, 12:45 AM**

Second video - let me know which y'all think is the best and if you're sick of my erratic flying and/or any other suggestions. I am not adding music, though.

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