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KevinFromTexas · #**561** Posted **Sep 28, 2009, 3:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by hookem

Yeah, but where did they get that 360 condos is 581ft "with spire"??

Here's the update. It wasn't really the answer I was looking for though. I guess I'll have to keep pressing to find the answer. I need to get in touch with the developers/architect to see what they say.

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Kevin:

The best answer I could get from the business desk editor was that we had consulted with the developers and they gave us that two-part measurement for 360 Condominiums that you saw us print.

We still sourced Skyscraperpage.com for the other buildings because it corroborated what the other developers had stated. Our business editor also is a fan of your site and we hope to continue using your sites as a sources.

Thanks for checking in with us and I hope we can stay in touch to share information.

priller · #**562** Posted **Sep 28, 2009, 1:42 PM**

Recent:

george · #**563** Posted **Oct 1, 2009, 10:14 PM**

Lookin' good, I like...and I want to visit soon.

KevinFromTexas · #**564** Posted **Oct 23, 2009, 4:50 AM**

You can also see Austin's 2nd highest roof here.

>>>>Scroll>>>>

priller · #**565** Posted **Oct 26, 2009, 6:57 PM**

From last Friday evening:

From Sunday morning:

colemonkee · #**566** Posted **Oct 26, 2009, 7:05 PM**

This building is turning out great. Better than expected, and I had high expectations. Looking at this angle, I can see similarities, albeit subtle, to LA's Gas Company Tower from the same angle. That's a big compliment coming from me, who is a big fan of Gas Company Tower.

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Originally Posted by priller

From last Friday evening:

eburress · #**567** Posted **Oct 26, 2009, 10:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by colemonkee

This building is turning out great. Better than expected, and I had high expectations. Looking at this angle, I can see similarities, albeit subtle, to LA's Gas Company Tower from the same angle. That's a big compliment coming from me, who is a big fan of Gas Company Tower.

Good observation. I noticed the similarities between the two buildings as well.

KevinFromTexas · #**568** Posted **Oct 27, 2009, 12:41 AM**

It does remind me of it. Besides the top with the curves and slopes, the contrasting glass and I guess metal? reminds me of it. It also sort of reminds me of the Capella Tower (First Bank Place) in Minneapolis. I'm thinking the biggest thing I like about the building is the contrasting colors of the facade. It's really striking. And yeah, I've always been a big fan of the Gas Company Tower for the same reasons.

KevinFromTexas · #**569** Posted **Nov 4, 2009, 10:38 PM**

11/2

KevinFromTexas · #**570** Posted **Nov 9, 2009, 3:30 AM**

11/3

From my neighborhood.

From Manchaca Road near Garrison Park.

KevinFromTexas · #**571** Posted **Nov 9, 2009, 3:48 AM**

From the Travis County Expo Center in East Austin.

10/23 and 10/24

From Texas 71 near 183.

Dan Denson · #**572** Posted **Nov 9, 2009, 3:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

11/3

From my neighborhood.

Kevin, where was this last photo taken from?

KevinFromTexas · #**573** Posted **Nov 9, 2009, 3:57 AM**

^Technically, not in my neighborhood. That was actually taken from the 3rd floor stairwell of an apartment complex in South Austin. It's located on Deatonhill Street which is off of William Cannon. It's a block north of Westgate Boulevard. Very good views from up there.

Phil McAvity · #**574** Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 5:42 AM**

If the city is called Austin, shouldn't the building be called the Austinian rather than the Austonian? The Austonian would only make sense if the city were named Auston.

Sturmvogel · #**575** Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 6:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by Phil McAvity

If the city is called Austin, shouldn't the building be called the Austinian rather than the Austonian? The Austonian would only make sense if the city were named Auston.

I guess, but people from Austin have called themselves Austonians since forever so...

hookem · #**576** Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 8:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by Sturmvogel

I guess, but people from Austin have called themselves Austonians since forever so...

Actually we have always been called (both officially and unofficially) Austinites.

Austonian is a totally made up name by the developer. It has never been used by Austinites to describe themselves AFAIK.

KevinFromTexas · #**577** Posted **Nov 24, 2009, 4:36 AM**

hookem is right.

WT Smiths · #**578** Posted **Nov 24, 2009, 5:11 AM**

Damn — building! Definately one of my favorite new residential highrises, if not the favorite.

priller · #**579** Posted **Nov 24, 2009, 5:27 PM**

A few from last weekend:

Thymant · #**580** Posted **Nov 25, 2009, 7:48 PM**

I think that is the best skyline photo I've seen.