AUSTIN | Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue | 346 FEET | 31 FLOORS | Complete - Page 12

The ATX · #1 Posted **Feb 7, 2020, 11:29 PM**

Yay, this is finally underway. The updated site plan for the hotel conversion was released for AULCC today with no change in floor count or height. They did reconfigure the ground floor for the hotel, and we have not seen any renderings since the change.

ftp://ftp.ci.austin.tx.us/ATD_AULCC/.../200220/PLANS/

the Genral · #2 Posted **Feb 8, 2020, 12:34 AM**

We could probably change the status from proposed to demo, eh?

427MM · #3 Posted **Feb 9, 2020, 9:39 PM**

Fun updates! Keep 'em comin. Ran into the architect on Thursday and he shared that the portion in the street took around four months longer than expected. Both Austin Water and Austin Energy decided to change their design plans once the word had begun. Really wish we'd demand more from the City of Austin when it comes to delivering consistent, predictable service free of meddling and unknowns. One can dream.

He also shared that for the next few months the work will be difficult to see as they shore up the walls of the State Theater. But fear not, it is moving ahead and is underway.

Maximusx1 · #4 Posted **Feb 10, 2020, 3:53 AM**

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Fun updates! Keep 'em comin. Ran into the architect on Thursday and he shared that the portion in the street took around four months longer than expected. Both Austin Water and Austin Energy decided to change their design plans once the word had begun. Really wish we'd demand more from the City of Austin when it comes to delivering consistent, predictable service free of meddling and unknowns. One can dream.

He also shared that for the next few months the work will be difficult to see as they shore up the walls of the State Theater. But fear not, it is moving ahead and is underway.

Excellent update, thank you!

ThyPiGuy · #5 Posted **Feb 10, 2020, 7:35 PM**

Roof and interior demo work ongoing

H2O · #6 Posted **Feb 11, 2020, 1:48 PM**

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Roof and interior demo work ongoing

Looks like asbestos!

Geographer · #7 Posted **Mar 16, 2020, 7:43 AM**

Does anyone think this will be delayed or cancelled?

The ATX · #8 Posted **Mar 16, 2020, 2:42 PM**

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Does anyone think this will be delayed or cancelled?

It's financed and won't be open until 2022. So I suspect it will be built. Although I would not be real surprised if it doesn't start as soon as the demo is completed.

The ATX · #9 Posted **Mar 17, 2020, 5:28 AM**

We have a live webcam from the general contractor!

https://www.katerra.com/webcams/hyatt-austin/

The developer has a new website for the project and some updated info perhaps:

https://mcwhinney.com/portfolio/hyatt-centric-austin/

I don't know if these are new or not but they are from the website:

Lobby:

Street:

Room:

The ATX · #10 Posted **Mar 17, 2020, 5:34 AM**

I have to say that I like a little more privacy while sitting on the toilet.

the Genral · #11 Posted **Mar 17, 2020, 4:00 PM**

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I have to say that I like a little more privacy while sitting on the toilet.

drummer · #12 Posted **Mar 17, 2020, 4:13 PM**

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I have to say that I like a little more privacy while sitting on the toilet.

Many hotel bathrooms in China are fully glass with no pull-down screens. The better ones still have a window, usually to allow natural light into the room, but at least have a screen (typically more opaque than the example there).

Definitely awkward when traveling with someone for business. Not so much if just family, but still pretty weird.

KevinFromTexas · #13 Posted **Mar 17, 2020, 4:12 PM**

I'd be more interested in it having a door to keep what happens in there...in there.

Sigaven · #14 Posted **Mar 17, 2020, 4:28 PM**

Sliding/barn doors on hotel bathrooms are the worst.

urbancore · #15 Posted **Mar 17, 2020, 5:26 PM**

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sliding/barn doors are the worst.

ftfy

Sigaven · #16 Posted **Mar 17, 2020, 6:08 PM**

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ftfy

I don't think they're bad everywhere...for example, for a room where you might have the door open for extended periods of time but don't want it sticking out into the walkway. But for bathrooms? Eugh!

urbancore · #17 Posted **Mar 17, 2020, 7:45 PM**

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I don't think they're bad everywhere...for example, for a room where you might have the door open for extended periods of time but don't want it sticking out into the walkway. But for bathrooms? Eugh!

I used them in my current house in 2 places....yes they serve that exact purpose....But I wish we would have used pocket doors instead. Live and learn.

The ATX · #18 Posted **Mar 30, 2020, 4:23 PM**

The site went quiet late last week. But it's busy this morning.

https://www.katerra.com/webcams/hyatt-austin/

Echostatic · #19 Posted **Mar 17, 2020, 5:47 PM**

Slightly smaller render

The ATX · #20 Posted **Apr 1, 2020, 6:47 PM**

Demo has resumed. They are knocking down walls today.