AUSTIN | Block 16 | 590 Feet | 41 Floors | Approved - Page 16

AusTex · #**301** Posted **Mar 14, 2023, 11:21 PM**

Thank You for all you Gods of the Towers who have already posted. I am a mere mortal Skyscraper Admirer. If true, as I asked earlier on a different thread, this is the trifecta come true!

The ATX · #**302** Posted **Mar 15, 2023, 9:48 PM**

An excellent source says the height increase was a result of incorrect information on the FAA forms. Look for the FAA filings to be corrected. The approved and released elevations dated last September have this at ~590' and 41 (maybe 40) occupied floors.

We vs us · #**303** Posted **Mar 15, 2023, 10:22 PM**

Ah well. I guess there’s always the post office block.

ATX2030 · #**304** Posted **Mar 15, 2023, 10:25 PM**

Seemed a bit out of left field. Don't see this breaking ground for several years if ever.

The ATX · #**305** Posted **Mar 15, 2023, 10:25 PM**

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Ah well. I guess there’s always the post office block.

And 3rd & Congress. We can't complain much based on Austin punching so far above its weight in the skyscraper game.

WestAustinite · #**306** Posted **Mar 16, 2023, 12:58 PM**

Love the design. I think this will be one of those iconic buildings everyone wishes were 20 stories taller 10 years from now - much like Frost.

bobbywest87 · #**307** Posted **Mar 16, 2023, 2:24 PM**

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Love the design. I think this will be one of those iconic buildings everyone wishes were 20 stories taller 10 years from now - much like Frost.

Agreed, though I think it's location by the water will keep it from getting swallowed up completely like Frost. Conrad Residences may hide some of it's south side if it ever gets built, but that sounds like a good problem to have.

That said, let's get this one built! It's too nice of a design not to.

clubtokyo · #**308** Posted **Mar 16, 2023, 7:51 PM**

The curved glass will be nice change!

KevinFromTexas · #**309** Posted **Mar 30, 2023, 12:06 AM**

Faa permits filed for 602 feet now.
https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external...77738363&row=2

IluvATX · #**310** Posted **Mar 30, 2023, 12:42 AM**

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Faa permits filed for 602 feet now.
https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external...77738363&row=2

I wonder if this is due to the window washing crane. Or, at least if it was boomed out I could see it being 20’ taller than the roof parapet.

The ATX · #**311** Posted **Sep 4, 2024, 2:44 PM**

Fleming's Steakhouse seems to have closed very recently. But I think we can be sure that it's because of Fleming's and not because this project is moving forward.

drummer · #**312** Posted **Sep 4, 2024, 5:16 PM**

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Fleming's Steakhouse seems to have closed very recently. But I think we can be sure that it's because of Fleming's and not because this project is moving forward.

I got excited when I saw a bump on this one...

GoldenBoot · #**313** Posted **Sep 4, 2024, 5:26 PM**

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Fleming's Steakhouse seems to have closed very recently. But I think we can be sure that it's because of Fleming's and not because this project is moving forward.

Yes. I believe you are correct. There is a chance Fleming's closed due to the landlord not renewing their lease.

Also, PF Chang's is still open and the tower will encompass this restaurant too. Until PF closes, I too, would not get excited.

Bblasa · #**314** Posted **Sep 4, 2024, 7:19 PM**

I’d rather have no news than a for sale sign haha
The perennial is still pre leasing last I checked (with no takers) so if anything maybe we could snag that one ?
I swear Manifold used to have block 16 on their site but it’s been so long I can’t remember, but they do still have 506 west up so that is a silver lining

The ATX · #**315** Posted **Sep 4, 2024, 8:32 PM**

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I’d rather have no news than a for sale sign haha
The perennial is still pre leasing last I checked (with no takers) so if anything maybe we could snag that one ?
I swear Manifold used to have block 16 on their site but it’s been so long I can’t remember, but they do still have 506 west up so that is a silver lining

Manifold did have this project up on their website for a long time. But it was removed a few months ago which is obviously not a good sign. 506 West is still not approved, but at least there has been recent activity leading to approval.

I removed both Perennial Towers from the tallest projects list in the sticky development thread because both site plans were never approved, and there were no updates in over two years going on three years.

paul78701 · #**316** Posted **Sep 4, 2024, 10:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by GoldenBoot

Yes. I believe you are correct. There is a chance Fleming's closed due to the landlord not renewing their lease.

Also, PF Chang's is still open and the tower will encompass this restaurant too. Until PF closes, I too, would not get excited.

That PF Chang's is terrible. It's hard to see how it has been able to remain open.

ahealy · #**317** Posted **Sep 5, 2024, 3:45 AM**

Tbh I'd prefer to wait longer for a redesign and height increase on this kitty.

I'm ready for some symmetry and classy towers. I never loved the Donkey Kong zig-zags on this.

unit · #**318** Posted **Sep 5, 2024, 10:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by ahealy

Tbh I'd prefer to wait longer for a redesign and height increase on this kitty.

I'm ready for some symmetry and classy towers. I never loved the Donkey Kong zig-zags on this.

I, for one, was looking forward to this 'tiger-striped' tower.

drummer · #**319** Posted **Sep 6, 2024, 2:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by ahealy

Tbh I'd prefer to wait longer for a redesign and height increase on this kitty.

I'm ready for some symmetry and classy towers. I never loved the Donkey Kong zig-zags on this.

As someone who grew up with Donkey Kong, you're making me like this tower even more...

ahealy · #**320** Posted **Sep 6, 2024, 2:28 PM**

Lol, I guess it just feels kinda squat and the zig-zags and those pesky 2 floor balcony levels (no the open air gardens) make it look shorter than it really is.