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gillynova · #**2881** Posted **Jul 23, 2024, 1:52 PM**

We vs us · #**2882** Posted **Jul 23, 2024, 2:11 PM**

I drove past the other day and was really impressed with the portion of the building that overhangs the creek. It's really going to mesh well with the Greenway when it's finished.

Urbannizer · #**2883** Posted **Jul 23, 2024, 5:02 PM**

Austin TX by Robert Banyaga, on Flickr

gillynova · #**2884** Posted **Jul 23, 2024, 7:07 PM**

Empty congress made me think it was a rendering/ai for a second

zrx299 · #**2885** Posted **Jul 25, 2024, 12:22 AM**

That Yeti billboard couldn't be more perfect for Austin socialites.

ahealy · #**2886** Posted **Jul 25, 2024, 1:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by zrx299

That Yeti billboard couldn't be more perfect for Austin socialites.

Especially for South Congress....that and the silly Westlake Dermatology ones lol. Very on brand.

Urbannizer · #**2887** Posted **Jul 30, 2024, 9:14 PM**

Sunrise by Grexsys Photo, on Flickr

gillynova · #**2888** Posted **Aug 5, 2024, 3:13 PM**

the Genral · #**2889** Posted **Aug 5, 2024, 4:39 PM**

I no longer doubt that this is going to be a spectacular building.

bobbywest87 · #**2890** Posted **Aug 5, 2024, 5:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

I no longer doubt that this is going to be a spectacular building.

For me, aesthetically it really depends on how the upper-section of the building meshes with the lower-section. I have yet to fall in love with the setback of the upper-section, which to me makes it feel disjointed.

gillynova · #**2891** Posted **Aug 5, 2024, 6:24 PM**

I'm excited to see how tall the skyline will be with this juggernaut

If only Wilson Tower was over 1000' too... but at this point, I just want them to start lol

WestAustinite · #**2892** Posted **Aug 5, 2024, 8:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

I no longer doubt that this is going to be a spectacular building.

I do. I think it depends if they taper that upper section.

resansom · #**2893** Posted **Aug 5, 2024, 8:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by WestAustinite

I do. I think it depends if they taper that upper section.

I'm pretty sure I detected a slight anti-taper in some of the more recent renderings. Does that make it better or worse?

I wish they had gone with the earlier designs with a more continuous, sweeping effect than the all-too-common exposed/missing middle section. That might be OK for a shorter building (or not) but I think it just diminishes the apparent height and overall impact of a super tall.

Just my $0.02...

Sigaven · #**2894** Posted **Aug 5, 2024, 8:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by resansom

I'm pretty sure I detected a slight anti-taper in some of the more recent renderings. Does that make it better or worse?

I wish they had gone with the earlier designs with a more continuous, sweeping effect than the all-too-common exposed/missing middle section. That might be OK for a shorter building (or not) but I think it just diminishes the apparent height and overall impact of a super tall.

Just my $0.02...

I noticed that too, it flares back out toward the top.

bobbywest87 · #**2895** Posted **Aug 5, 2024, 9:36 PM**

It at least has the honor of being the most vacuum cleaner-esque building, possibly ever.

ILUVSAT · #**2896** Posted **Aug 5, 2024, 9:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by gillynova

If only Wilson Tower was over 1000' too... but at this point, I just want them to start lol

I know what you mean. However, Wilson was DOA.

Bblasa · #**2897** Posted **Aug 5, 2024, 10:12 PM**

Nooooo why did you have to call it a vacuum now I can’t unsee it hahaha

the Genral · #**2898** Posted **Aug 6, 2024, 12:20 AM**

Good Lord! That does resemble my Hoover!

zx14 · #**2899** Posted **Aug 6, 2024, 1:08 AM**

Looks like the big vacuum from the movie Space Balls

ohhey · #**2900** Posted **Aug 6, 2024, 5:07 PM**

The building looks fine so far (an average C-grade building IMO). The materials are good but the facade pattern is obnoxious.

Going forward, I'm afraid I'll be lowering that grade. Like some other commenters, I'm also not a fan of the disjointed setback and the visual gap between volumes. And I've always thought the design for the top of the building is tacky and looks cheap - funky in a bad way. We'll see if reality is better than the renderings soon enough.