AUSTIN | Projects & Construction II - Page 334

priller · #**6661** Posted **Oct 13, 2009, 7:06 PM**

I think I like plain old SketchUp better.

zx14 · #**6662** Posted **Oct 15, 2009, 12:14 AM**

Is the W topped out yet. Just kidding but it has been a while on any updates.

Raining Inside · #**6663** Posted **Oct 15, 2009, 11:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by zx14

Is the W topped out yet. Just kidding but it has been a while on any updates.

It just might be if the financing problem isn't cleared up real soon.

WAustinResident · #**6664** Posted **Oct 15, 2009, 8:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by zx14

Is the W topped out yet. Just kidding but it has been a while on any updates.

The W is expected to top out in February.

CHAPINM1 · #**6665** Posted **Oct 15, 2009, 8:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Raining Inside

It just might be if the financing problem isn't cleared up real soon.

and that's supposed to be funny... don't quit the day job my friend.....

WestAustinite · #**6666** Posted **Oct 17, 2009, 1:30 PM**

A heard a rumor from someone in the real estate business that the "W" has secured financing. I do not know whether this is true or not.

Aiphanes · #**6667** Posted **Oct 18, 2009, 12:51 AM**

Come on its a W hotel....they will find financing.....at least I hope they do because it is gonna be an awesome looking hotel....then hopefully San Antonio will get one in a few years..

hookem · #**6668** Posted **Oct 18, 2009, 5:40 AM**

It's already well over halfway built... we've seen projects on MUCH shakier ground financing-wise end up being finished in Vegas, Miami, and Chicago.

The W will have no problem whatsoever. Tops out in February or earlier.

Mopacs · #**6669** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 2:18 AM**

Can't beat the weather this weekend. I'm sure I wasn't the only one out there taking pics. Here's a few of my contributions:

2nd Street

I'm really digging the view of downtown approaching from E. Riverside. Not a bad way to introduce visitors from the airport to our city.

From the Lamar St bridge

Mopacs · #**6670** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 2:23 AM**

Some miscellanea

Absolutely one of my favorite murals

zx14 · #**6671** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 5:06 AM**

It is hard to see but I can surmise the w is on floor 24 or 25. If anyone knows please do tell.

Raining Inside · #**6672** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 6:49 AM**

It looks like they are starting the 25th. They're pouring cement overnight right now. The crane should be raised again soon too.

jowens · #**6673** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 4:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mopacs

It seemed only yesterday, we were looking at renderings of all the new buildings from this location.

Still amazed at the transformation of our skyline in the last 3 years.

Great shots Mopacs!

priller · #**6674** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 6:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by jowens

It seemed only yesterday, we were looking at renderings of all the new buildings from this location.

Still amazed at the transformation of our skyline in the last 3 years.

Great shots Mopacs!

Not too bad on the rendering, I must say! The Austonian looks taller in real life.

JACKinBeantown · #**6675** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 6:55 PM**

Wow, that's almost an exact match.

austin242 · #**6676** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 7:27 PM**

Its funny how you can practically draw a line across all the roof tops because they are almost all the same height

TXLove · #**6677** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 10:14 PM**

I love this angle! Great pics all around Mopacs and I agree about the Riverside view!

priller · #**6678** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 10:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by austin242

Its funny how you can practically draw a line across all the roof tops because they are almost all the same height

From that perspective they are.

Samwill89 · #**6679** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 11:21 PM**

Nice photos guys. Jeep them coming!

That rendering was dead on. Great work.

Samwill89 · #**6680** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 11:47 PM**

From the Lamar Pedestrian Bridge on Saturday

I posted a photo thread in the city photos forum. It goes more in depth with why I was on the bridge to begin with.