AUSTIN | Projects & Construction II - Page 485

AviationGuy · #**9681** Posted **Jan 1, 2012, 2:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by BevoLJ

If they go a block north, they better not touch Manuel's! I love big new projects and such, but if I were to have a line that can't be crossed it would be Manuel's. =D

Maybe on the back half of that block on Colorado. Other than that spot, and the Congress side of the block I can't think of where it could go, that would be next to the current one. If it is on Congress and they take out Manuel's I am going to be very sad.

Of course, all a big 'If'. Honestly I highly doubt this. Not saying I don't believe you NYC Horn, but just that it is hard to see happening.

I hear you regarding Manuel's. Been going there since the week they opened in the 80s!

Jdawgboy · #**9682** Posted **Jan 1, 2012, 9:46 AM**

While I don't think there will be a twin tower, its not out of the question that there will be another tower built on the same block that the Austonian is on. If I am not mistaken the empty lot next to the Austonian along 3rd street between Congress and Colorado is owned by the same people that built the Austonian and there was an article I remember reading when the building was under construction that did mention that a second tower is planned in the future for that site. I don't think its gonna be real soon but it is not out of the question at all.

The ATX · #**9683** Posted **Jan 2, 2012, 1:48 AM**

The Statesman had a nice picture of the skyline today:

futuresooner · #**9684** Posted **Jan 2, 2012, 2:05 AM**

whoa, that's actually pretty sick. Wish is was big enough to be a background without being distorted.

wwmiv · #**9685** Posted **Jan 2, 2012, 3:56 AM**

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Originally Posted by Hill Country

The Statesman had a nice picture of the skyline today:

This needs to be the new Wikipedia photograph.

BevoLJ · #**9686** Posted **Jan 2, 2012, 8:02 AM**

Lol, I just checked to see what Austin has for its picture and it looks like someone on here had already taken care of it and updated the picture.

LoneStarMike · #**9687** Posted **Jan 2, 2012, 4:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by BevoLJ

Lol, I just checked to see what Austin has for its picture and it looks like someone on here had already taken care of it and updated the picture.

And it's already been taken off due to copyright violation.

wwmiv · #**9688** Posted **Jan 2, 2012, 5:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by BevoLJ

Lol, I just checked to see what Austin has for its picture and it looks like someone on here had already taken care of it and updated the picture.

Really?

wwmiv · #**9689** Posted **Jan 2, 2012, 5:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by LoneStarMike

And it's already been taken off due to copyright violation.

and it happened before I got to see it...

The ATX · #**9690** Posted **Jan 2, 2012, 8:46 PM**

I saw it! The Statesman has it copyrighted and is selling 5x7s for $12.95. They'll frame it for "only" an additional $89.95.

JoninATX · #**9691** Posted **Jan 2, 2012, 9:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by wwmiv

I hate twin towers.

I like twin towers but having a 2nd Austonian would just look strange.

BevoLJ · #**9692** Posted **Jan 2, 2012, 11:48 PM**

Calling: "Where is the General to make one of his famous pictures when you need him most..." =)

I was sitting on my deck trying to see two twin Austonians and what I was seeing in my head looking at the skyline was not nearly as bad as what I thought it would be.

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Originally Posted by wwmiv

Really?

I had kind of assumed maybe that was you that did it. The person who made the change was named WMayes.

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Originally Posted by AviationGuy

I hear you regarding Manuel's. Been going there since the week they opened in the 80s!

Ya me too! Been going there since.. well forever I guess. lol. My parents always take my sisters and I on our birthdays there and all of us always order the same thing, flautas. lol. For 30 years now, and that is still the only thing all of us ever order. I would really miss it.

ahealy · #**9693** Posted **Jan 2, 2012, 11:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by BevoLJ

Calling: "Where is the General to make one of his famous pictures when you need him most..." =)

I was sitting on my deck trying to see two twin Austonians and what I was seeing in my head looking at the skyline was not nearly as bad as what I thought it would be.

That would look pretty cool. I'd want to see some slight changes in tower II though.

BevoLJ · #**9694** Posted **Jan 3, 2012, 12:00 AM**

I noticed these holidays the Austonian had its fancy lights up top turned on again. I think if the second one had different colored lights and they did something along those lines, it would be fine.

I think part of the fear of twin towers is they would be over dominant. The skyline would look like Corpus or something. lol. I just don't see that being possible in Austin.

kingkirbythe.... · #**9695** Posted **Jan 3, 2012, 12:53 AM**

Not all twins are identical. They generally are birthed at the same time though.

AviationGuy · #**9696** Posted **Jan 3, 2012, 4:56 AM**

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Originally Posted by BevoLJ

Ya me too! Been going there since.. well forever I guess. lol. My parents always take my sisters and I on our birthdays there and all of us always order the same thing, flautas. lol. For 30 years now, and that is still the only thing all of us ever order. I would really miss it.

Yep...chicken flautas with verde sauce, sopa de elote as an appetizer, best chips and salsa in existence, and great margaritas.

wwmiv · #**9697** Posted **Jan 3, 2012, 6:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by BevoLJ

I had kind of assumed maybe that was you that did it. The person who made the change was named WMayes.

Nope.

NYC_Longhorn · #**9698** Posted **Jan 3, 2012, 7:37 AM**

I think it's neat to hear people go back and forth on the twin austonian....

I will know more in the coming weeks, but I will tell you that I was shocked when I heard it from someone who may be working on the project.... If it is true, then I am guessing that it will be very similar to the Silverstein twin towers in new york in mid-town.... They were offset slightly and reflect the skyline off each other at a diagonal angle.... Very clever... There were several twin tower designs for residential towers in New York.... central park and west side highway in particular.... But... if they do build a 2nd Austonian, I imagine it would have to be very close to the original tower but diagonal.... This is a big if!!!! Based on a conversation with someone who is connected to the project.... but I still will only believe it when I see it.

migol24 · #**9699** Posted **Jan 3, 2012, 7:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by NYC_Longhorn

I think it's neat to hear people go back and forth on the twin austonian....

I will know more in the coming weeks, but I will tell you that I was shocked when I heard it from someone who may be working on the project.... If it is true, then I am guessing that it will be very similar to the Silverstein twin towers in new york in mid-town.... They were offset slightly and reflect the skyline off each other at a diagonal angle.... Very clever... There were several twin tower designs for residential towers in New York.... central park and west side highway in particular.... But... if they do build a 2nd Austonian, I imagine it would have to be very close to the original tower but diagonal.... This is a big if!!!! Based on a conversation with someone who is connected to the project.... but I still will only believe it when I see it.

hey those two towers don't look entirely bad. i'll admit i kinda like it but i scratch my head a little with the austonian as having a twin. not sure its as nice or will be as nice as these two.

MichaelB · #**9700** Posted **Jan 3, 2012, 5:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by NYC_Longhorn

I think it's neat to hear people go back and forth on the twin austonian....

I will know more in the coming weeks, but I will tell you that I was shocked when I heard it from someone who may be working on the project.... If it is true, then I am guessing that it will be very similar to the Silverstein twin towers in new york in mid-town.... They were offset slightly and reflect the skyline off each other at a diagonal angle.... Very clever... There were several twin tower designs for residential towers in New York.... central park and west side highway in particular.... But... if they do build a 2nd Austonian, I imagine it would have to be very close to the original tower but diagonal.... This is a big if!!!! Based on a conversation with someone who is connected to the project.... but I still will only believe it when I see it.

While I have my own economic doubts about this as well. It would be a very smart thing for the developers to do. The open lot to the north could be developed in a way to totally block the views of many pricey condos from the Capitol. If developed sympathetically, ( offset with the same curve) it could work out for all concerned. New tower.... and keep more value for the original Austonian tower.