Austin | Block 185/Google Tower #2 | 594 Feet | 35 Floors | Complete - Page 13

Sigaven · #1 Posted **Jan 25, 2018, 3:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by chundercracker

I think people have seen this rendering before, but the as of now unpublished (but google indexed) Austin Proper site has been consistent in using this rendering:

https://www.properhotel.com/residenc...lery/building/

As a buyer there I can tell you the sales reps have consistently insisted that the build for 185 will be very similar in design to this rendering as well.

another 400 footer on top of parking plinth...color me surprised!

IluvATX · #2 Posted **Jan 25, 2018, 6:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by chundercracker

I think people have seen this rendering before, but the as of now unpublished (but google indexed) Austin Proper site has been consistent in using this rendering:

https://www.properhotel.com/residenc...lery/building/

As a buyer there I can tell you the sales reps have consistently insisted that the build for 185 will be very similar in design to this rendering as well.

Maybe they are just being cautious and putting that 400' block there to show that southern views aren't likely to last. I can only hope that's the case.

freerover · #3 Posted **Jan 24, 2018, 8:01 PM**

Paging @KevinFromTexas, Can you add the address for this property in the thread subject?

I really hope that it ends up being primarily office. The downtown condo market is way overly saturated.

KevinFromTexas · #4 Posted **Jan 24, 2018, 8:04 PM**

It doesn't really have an address assigned to it right now, does it? That also depends on what street the development will face. Generically, we could go with 600 West Cesar Chavez Street, but then again it could have Nueces Street or a 2nd Street address.

freerover · #5 Posted **Jan 24, 2018, 8:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

It doesn't really have an address assigned to it right now, does it? That also depends on what street the development will face. Generically, we could go with 600 West Cesar Chavez Street, but then again it could have Nueces Street or a 2nd Street address.

The address for the lot is officially 600 W CESAR CHAVEZ ST. The could change but in the meantime people will at least know where you are talking about. Just my opinion.

Geckos_Rule · #6 Posted **Jan 24, 2018, 9:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by freerover

The address for the lot is officially 600 W CESAR CHAVEZ ST. The could change but in the meantime people will at least know where you are talking about. Just my opinion.

But Block 185 is also a good indicator of where it is. You just need to reference the old maps of the city showing where the blocks are.

http://downtownaustinblog.org/wp-con...ustin-plan.jpg

deerhoof · #7 Posted **Feb 2, 2018, 1:18 PM**

Looks like this could be Block 185:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BeqH1yFD...y=blume_george

ahealy · #8 Posted **Feb 2, 2018, 1:44 PM**

Cool, just glue 3 more of those on top

The ATX · #9 Posted **Feb 4, 2018, 4:13 AM**

That's about 30-stories which is probably about the height that will end up going there. But I hope it's an old model.

The ATX · #10 Posted **Feb 8, 2018, 10:16 AM**

Here's another Block 185 concept from Gensler dated 2015:

https://www.gensleraustinten.com/

Geckos_Rule · #11 Posted **Feb 8, 2018, 5:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

Here's another Block 185 concept from Gensler dated 2015:

https://www.gensleraustinten.com/

Just so the Gensler people on this forum can know we aren't always mean.....

I honestly think that's the best design of a big podium i've seen in a long time. Compared even to North Shore (which I like) or worse designs like the Fairmont, I think this does an awesome job of having a large base with parking, etc., while simultaneously not looking crazy-imposing and boring.

So whenever anyone calls you about block 185, just make this design 200' taller and tell them take it or leave it

wwmiv · #12 Posted **Feb 8, 2018, 11:06 AM**

That would have been a blockbuster design.

Sigaven · #13 Posted **Feb 8, 2018, 10:10 PM**

This design does appear to show that whatever is built on this site will have interesting massing, due to the creek setback angle AND the Cesar Chavez setback angle.

KevinFromTexas · #14 Posted **Feb 9, 2018, 6:53 AM**

In case anyone is having trouble saving those images since they're not JPEG files, you can convert those files using this website. I was having trouble myself. Thanks goes to my brother for directing me to it. You simply copy and paste the image URL onto this website, select the file type, and it gives you a converted file that is savable.

https://ezgif.com/webp-to-jpg

The alternative is to take screenshots of them.

loonytoony · #15 Posted **Feb 9, 2018, 4:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

In case anyone is having trouble saving those images since they're not JPEG files, you can convert those files using this website. I was having trouble myself. Thanks goes to my brother for directing me to it. You simply copy and paste the image URL onto this website, select the file type, and it gives you a converted file that is savable.

https://ezgif.com/webp-to-jpg

The alternative is to take screenshots of them.

Firefox and Chrome can convert most images to jpeg using steps below.

Firefox: Right click on image --> select "open in new tab" --> Right click on the image in new tab --> select "view file" --> jpeg
Chrome: Right click --> "open link in new tab" --> right click on image in new tab --> "open image in new tab" --> jpeg

Then just right click on the (now jpeg) image to "save as".

The ATX · #16 Posted **Apr 18, 2018, 8:30 PM**

It's happening. The site plan has been filed and it's CC Approved - meaning it's set to go into review and project details should be available soon. From the site plan:

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mixed use development with associated retail, commercial, parking, residential and other associated improvements.

https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/perm...rtyrsn=5073765

We vs us · #17 Posted **Apr 18, 2018, 8:41 PM**

#obligatory

Jdawgboy · #18 Posted **Apr 18, 2018, 9:40 PM**

What is happening though? Aside from worded details we have no clue what this building will look like or how tall it will be. Let's hope they release renderings before too long.

The ATX · #19 Posted **Apr 18, 2018, 9:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jdawgboy

What is happening though? Aside from worded details we have no clue what this building will look like or how tall it will be.

After a very long wait the site plan was filed which means this is officially a project. That's what happening.

I know everyone likes renderings, but we should know some details within about two weeks.

Jdawgboy · #20 Posted **Apr 19, 2018, 4:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

After a very long wait the site plan was filed which means this is officially a project. That's what happening.

I know everyone likes renderings, but we should know some details within about two weeks.

True, I'm a renderings whore. Can't get enough...