AUSTIN | Photos & Videos Thread - Page 196

resansom · #**3901** Posted **Mar 24, 2025, 4:49 PM**

I was watching an old Sanford & Son rerun when I saw this commercial. The Waterline is easily recognizable, even in its unfinished state:

And here's another:

bobbywest87 · #**3902** Posted **Mar 24, 2025, 5:34 PM**

They took out the cranes!

resansom · #**3903** Posted **Mar 24, 2025, 6:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by bobbywest87

They took out the cranes!

Yeah, funny the way they do that. I actually like the look of the cranes as it makes the city look like it's economically healthy... or at least it gives off that impression.

Tyrone Shoes · #**3904** Posted **Mar 24, 2025, 8:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by SproutingTowers

If Eanes ISD wants to raise funds then perhaps open a cafe for customers to enjoy this nice view of downtown.

For what's worth....that would make a great backdrop for a MLB ball park.

Airwave Dynamics · #**3905** Posted **Mar 26, 2025, 3:19 AM**

Here's some "B-Roll" video that I put to one of my favorite guitarists, Stevie Ray Vaughan.
(with one of his best instrumental tunes, Riviera Paradise

)
https://rumble.com/v6r7lwq-fpv-fligh...wn-austin.html

JACKinBeantown · #**3906** Posted **Mar 26, 2025, 12:35 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airwave Dynamics

Here's some "B-Roll" video that I put to one of my favorite guitarists, Stevie Ray Vaughan.
(with one of his best instrumental tunes, Riviera Paradise

)
https://rumble.com/v6r7lwq-fpv-fligh...wn-austin.html

Nice video and great song.

I've never been on Rumble. Is it a right wing video site? I see several of what look to be conspiracy video thumbnails on the right side of the screen.

gillynova · #**3907** Posted **Mar 31, 2025, 6:23 PM**

Renovation on 3rd/Congress:

gillynova · #**3908** Posted **Apr 8, 2025, 7:47 PM**

View from Congress/2nd Street

SproutingTowers · #**3909** Posted **Apr 13, 2025, 2:30 AM**

View from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Riverranchdrone · #**3910** Posted **Apr 13, 2025, 9:09 AM**

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DJI_0594-Pano by Jason Luebbe, on Flickr[/IMG]

davidtexan · #**3911** Posted **Apr 14, 2025, 1:33 AM**

Waterline rising above the rest of the skyline as seen from the 71/35 interchange.

AusTex · #**3912** Posted **Apr 14, 2025, 2:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by Riverranchdrone

[IMG]

DJI_0594-Pano by Jason Luebbe, on Flickr[/IMG]

This image really shows the difference between; "Totally For Profit" 6xG, still looking unfinished, and The Waterline still under construction, however the Residential Section as it rises, Looks Finished already!

6xG does not really look good in the Austin Skyline in my opinion. Tall yes, but not a well designed building from afar Or close up; the ugly screening of the parking facing the Bermond Block. Very Valued Engineered purely for profit for the short term investors.

The Waterline on the other hand meets the street and Waller Creek with open arms. The tower may not be to some folks liking, however, it is very artfully and thoughtfully designed. The balconies of the residential section do not look blank and unfinished as they do on 6xG. One does not even notice they are there. They are hidden behind the white square accent cladding.

The Waterline is Quality...6xG is not.

Sigaven · #**3913** Posted **Apr 14, 2025, 4:44 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by AusTex

This image really shows the difference between; "Totally For Profit" 6xG, still looking unfinished, and The Waterline still under construction, however the Residential Section as it rises, Looks Finished already!

6xG does not really look good in the Austin Skyline in my opinion. Tall yes, but not a well designed building from afar Or close up; the ugly screening of the parking facing the Bermond Block. Very Valued Engineered purely for profit for the short term investors.

The Waterline on the other hand meets the street and Waller Creek with open arms. The tower may not be to some folks liking, however, it is very artfully and thoughtfully designed. The balconies of the residential section do not look blank and unfinished as they do on 6xG. One does not even notice they are there. They are hidden behind the white square accent cladding.

The Waterline is Quality...6xG is not.

Agreed - 6xg looks like a jumbled mess. Waterline, even with its three distinct masses, looks like one complete thought from afar.

drummer · #**3914** Posted **Apr 14, 2025, 5:55 PM**

6xG is like an all-glass version of brutalist architecture. It's just big and utilitarian. Not trying to impress anyone and doesn't give a damn what anyone thinks.

wwmiv · #**3915** Posted **Apr 15, 2025, 2:13 AM**

The Republic is better than either. And the Sail is better than the rest. Frost and the Sail are unequivocally the best architecture in our skyline. Independent is okay, but not quite in the same league.