AUSTIN | Waterline | 1,034 Feet | 73 Floors | T/O

[ILUVSAT]

As it has been mentioned previously...those are simple diagrams. Plus, the final height of Waterline has not been updated on the Diagrams Page.

Also, I do not believe the diagrams are quite accurate when comparing width of the buildings.

Those are really fun to look at and with which to play around. But, I wouldn't put too much stock in them as accurate representations.

[Jdawgboy]

I honestly don't see this building looking shorter than it is. It's a tall building no matter how you look at it, whether your driving into DT from the south where Waterline shoots up above a bunch of 500-600 footers or from the north where it dominates the view from I35. I actually like how it looks with the skyline as a whole. Remember 6X is higher up, that helps at least to keep Waterline from looking outrageously tall and keeps the skyline to scale.

[enragedcamel]

I keep thinking I wish this thing was 1200+ ft. We won't be getting another supertall anytime soon (perhaps ever).

[GoldenBoot]

Originally Posted by enragedcamel

I keep thinking I wish this thing was 1200+ ft. We won't be getting another supertall anytime soon (perhaps ever).

I too, think it would look better (with this specific design). Just like Frost would look better at 800'. As for another supertall - never say "ever." Another shall rise sooner than you think...

[ahealy]

I am so confused. Is Waterline really clad in limestone??? Like all the white strips are limestone? I've also wondered if the orange is actually copper and will eventually patina to a lovely mint green ....maybe wishful thinking tho.

[ajbeaver25]

Speaking of the facade, the vents at the top of the office section just piss me off so much

[AustinInAustin]

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[gillynova]

I was gone for 15 days in Asia and I was thinking the beams would finally be up

[BrBlu]

I literally came on here just now to ask where u had been
We’ve been so photo deprived and I’m too lazy to go do it myself

[ahealy]

Anyone know if they're planning on adding non-structural columns to the south facing crown?? Or is it going to be the " V I " ??

[gillynova]

[BrBlu]

The bridge area to the front doors was looking super cool this morning but I couldn’t take a pic if anyone else has a chance

[Riverranchdrone]

[IMG]Rainey Street by Jason Luebbe, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]Rainey Street by Jason Luebbe, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]Rainey Street by Jason Luebbe, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]Rainey Street by Jason Luebbe, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]Rainey Street by Jason Luebbe, on Flickr[/IMG]

[gillynova]

[ahealy]

Is it an optical illusion or is the roof line slightly curved/flat at the lowest point?

I doesn't quite look like a straight angle now that we're getting the metal beams in

[JACKinBeantown]

Originally Posted by ahealy

Is it an optical illusion or is the roof line slightly curved/flat at the lowest point?

I doesn't quite look like a straight angle now that we're getting the metal beams in

If you mean the right end looks like it goes down a little bit, I see it too. But it's an optical illusion. I took a screen shot and enlarged it, then held a ruler up to it and it's straight. I think it's the way the sunlight is reflecting unevenly for whatever reason (at least in the photo).

[ahealy]

Originally Posted by JACKinBeantown

If you mean the right end looks like it goes down a little bit, I see it too. But it's an optical illusion. I took a screen shot and enlarged it, then held a ruler up to it and it's straight. I think it's the way the sunlight is reflecting unevenly for whatever reason (at least in the photo).

Thank you for validating my level of crazy, Jack

[ILUVSAT]

Does anyone have access to or has tried to submit proof that Waterline is 1034' and 73 stories tall to the CTBUH.org? They've got this listed as 1021' and 74 stories. But, it also does state that the numbers may change as the final determination by CTBUH has not been completed due to the building being U/C.

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

Does anyone have access to or has tried to submit proof that Waterline is 1034' and 73 stories tall to the CTBUH.org? They've got this listed as 1021' and 74 stories. But, it also does state that the numbers may change as the final determination by CTBUH has not been completed due to the building being U/C.

Not that this means anything, but the CTBUH follows me on X and sometimes re-posts my Waterline posts. I'll follow up with them.

[zx14]

It almost looks like they're installing a roller coaster track up there. that would be a ride!!!!!