Austin | Conrad Residences (307 E. 2nd St.) | 755 Feet | 62 Floors | Never Built

[ahealy]

Originally Posted by drummer

They are, compared to the CC. The plateau of 400' that we used to complain about isn't an issue anymore.

Too soon....way too soon. Those were dark days

Also, thanks for the heads up J78704. The re-design is growing on me, just wish there was a crown.

Crowns...goddamn crowns....that is one of the phrases my doll says when you pull his string "I just wish you'd add a nice illuminated crown. Hideee-ho ha ha ha!"

[JollyvilleJ-Rad]

Originally Posted by Vexal

For a building this large I would have expected they'd be able to fit more than 125 units. Shouldn't a full city block be able to house at least 500 - 1000 people each?

Originally Posted by We vs us

It's less than half a block, actually.

It's also atop 330 hotel rooms in the lower portion of the building, according to Towers.net

[The ATX]

I like the redesign even though it lost a couple floors. I prefer vertical lines to horizontal. Even though I don't care for flat tops, that Gumby crown was silly.

[ILUVSAT]

Originally Posted by The ATX

I like the redesign even though it lost a couple floors. I prefer vertical lines to horizontal. Even though I don't care for flat tops, that Gumby crown was silly.

How do you know it lost floors? A marketing brochure?

I'm still betting it's 775' and 65 floors when you include the parapet and mechanical levels. There are mechanical levels somewhere near halfway up and at the apex. I think it's 63 "occupied" levels...

Yes. They could have altered what had already been approved and released. But, wouldn't they have to submit a site plan addendum?

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

How do you know it lost floors? A marketing brochure?

I'm still betting it's 775' and 65 floors when you include the parapet and mechanical levels. There are mechanical levels somewhere near halfway up and at the apex. I think it's 63 "occupied" levels...

Yes. They could have altered what had already been approved and released. But, wouldn't they have to submit a site plan addendum?

Don't worry. We didn't change the thread title yet.

[ILUVSAT]

Originally Posted by The ATX

Don't worry. We didn't change the thread title yet.

Thank the Good Lord above!

[KevinFromTexas]

Modern architecture, man.

[JACKinBeantown]

It looks kinda like macrame.

https://target.scene7.com/is/image/T...=488&fmt=pjpeg

[ahealy]

It's increasingly growing on me. I just really hope the vertical lines are that off yellow color. I love blue and gold/yellow mixed.

[JACKinBeantown]

Originally Posted by ahealy

It's increasingly growing on me. I just really hope the vertical lines are that off yellow color. I love blue and gold/yellow mixed.

I think it's sunset magic light in the rendering. It's the same color as the Hilton, which is a very light beige... almost white. Here's hoping though.

[AusTex]

I am still not thinking it is a blue glass. Very reflective YES; of the blue sky, but not blue. We will see.

[H2O]

Originally Posted by AusTex

I am still not thinking it is a blue glass. Very reflective YES; of the blue sky, but not blue. We will see.

That is what all glass is regardless of the tint. Unless it is a dark tone like red/purple, gold or black.

[N90]

The redesign ruined it. They got rid of the crown and changed the glass color from teal to some version of blue.

I was really happy about this one but now I don’t care, just another shit box.

[The ATX]

The latest elevations were released. The highest occupied floor is 62 and it is 755'.

Elevations: https://studio.bluebeam.com/share/9nmm7b#

[zrx299]

Another "trendy" staggered lines tower that will forever trigger folks with OCD

We're only missing the leaning exposed support beams on the amenity deck to complete the look.
Did they not get the memo? /s

[futures]

Originally Posted by zrx299

Another "trendy" staggered lines tower that will forever trigger folks with OCD

We're only missing the leaning exposed support beams on the amenity deck to complete the look.
Did they not get the memo? /s

There actually IS a leaning support beam on the second deck. You can see the outside beam leans out since the top section is slightly wider than the middle section. So we've got a BINGO here!

[bobbywest87]

Originally Posted by futures

There actually IS a leaning support beam on the second deck. You can see the outside beam leans out since the top section is slightly wider than the middle section. So we've got a BINGO here!

Oh GOD I can't UNSEE it.

[Sigaven]

you can see it in the elevations too. ugh.

[AusTex]

I know from previous threads there people that like this buildings type of "hanging and exposed" balconies, however, at 700' above the ground I do not think I would feel safe on one of them. They really do allow for expansive views especially if one is at the end of the building. But I am fairly sure I would have some trouble getting used to such a small space with only the back wall being solid, especially with the wind. Three solid walls would be just fine at 700', but not these balconies.

[JACKinBeantown]

Originally Posted by bobbywest87

Oh GOD I can't UNSEE it.

Now it just needs some trees, wind turbines, an overhanging glass-bottomed viewing platform, exposed ductwork, neon lights, and a 400-foot spire.