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MichaelB · #**281** Posted **May 31, 2017, 8:17 PM**

The effect of the angles are being diminished by the choice of windows.
The addition of a grid in the windows ( I bet a cost savings over large plates)
KILLS the graphic of the building.
You would see the angles of the facade much better if it were not competing with the
grid in the window frames.

KevinFromTexas · #**282** Posted **May 31, 2017, 9:04 PM**

The renderings seemed to show the facade being more white, so if they're still planning that, it should help with the contrast. I agree, though, that the framed windows are a distraction.

drummer · #**283** Posted **May 31, 2017, 11:18 PM**

Yeah, looking back, I agree. It would be a lot nicer without the window frames, though I'm sure they did save some money.

Jdawgboy · #**284** Posted **Jun 1, 2017, 3:13 PM**

Too bad the windows aren't angled as well. I would look at that building for hours watching how the light plays off of the multiple angles. Instead, I'll probably give it a glance once in a while with a disappointed expression on my face. Could have been much more interesting.

AusTxDevelopment · #**285** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 2:59 AM**

Here are some Shoal Creek aerials I took this morning. It got too windy so I had to abort, but next time I'll try and get closer to the facade to check out the offset framing/building skin. That's quite a canyon between Shoal Creek and Whole Foods. No sun for those lower offices.

Maximusx1 · #**286** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 3:29 AM**

These are fantastic. Thanks for posting!

We vs us · #**287** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 4:17 AM**

Yep, excellent shots.

Points out just how much available land is NOT taken up by that first tower. Wish we had better renders of the rest of the lot...

The ATX · #**288** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 4:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by We vs us

Yep, excellent shots.

Points out just how much available land is NOT taken up by that first tower. Wish we had better renders of the rest of the lot...

But the rest of the lot will only consist of a 53.5' parking garage and a 60' office building. Those would have to be some pretty sweet renderings to get me excited.

Flatiron · #**289** Posted **Jul 14, 2017, 7:58 PM**

On the right, 7/6/17

427MM · #**290** Posted **Jul 15, 2017, 8:48 PM**

Thanks for all the pics! Still saddens me to have the surface parking at 5th/6th and Lamar. Ready for what's next there..

drummer · #**291** Posted **Jul 18, 2017, 8:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by 427MM

Thanks for all the pics! Still saddens me to have the surface parking at 5th/6th and Lamar. Ready for what's next there..

We talked about that before (read: complained about that before). It's evidently structurally limited given that the garage is underneath it, so without significant reinforcement not much could happen.

I was just thinking of this when I was looking at the great photos that AusTxDevelopment posted on June 19th. What about an open market or perhaps permanent local restaurant stalls? Or both? This could really vibe with Whole Foods and all of these stalls/shops/etc. could surround a plaza of sorts with seating, benches, fountains, trees/grass, etc. That way Whole Foods/Amazon could lease the real estate to various vendors (preferably local) to get income and it could be great for the community as a whole. It also wouldn't require too much in the way of structural support given that it would be smaller one-story places.

Geckos_Rule · #**292** Posted **Jul 18, 2017, 3:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by drummer

We talked about that before (read: complained about that before). It's evidently structurally limited given that the garage is underneath it, so without significant reinforcement not much could happen.

I was just thinking of this when I was looking at the great photos that AusTxDevelopment posted on June 19th. What about an open market or perhaps permanent local restaurant stalls? Or both? This could really vibe with Whole Foods and all of these stalls/shops/etc. could surround a plaza of sorts with seating, benches, fountains, trees/grass, etc. That way Whole Foods/Amazon could lease the real estate to various vendors (preferably local) to get income and it could be great for the community as a whole. It also wouldn't require too much in the way of structural support given that it would be smaller one-story places.

Wait, are we talking about surface parking attached to Whole Foods (i.e. the part of their parking that's up on ground level) or is there more surface parking that's going to be attached to Shoal Creek Walk too?

Austin_ez_wider · #**293** Posted **Jul 18, 2017, 10:06 PM**

I heard that the south side of the shoal creek site along 5th has the foundation to support a future tower but the developer is holding off in order to see if the market can support the cost.

drummer · #**294** Posted **Jul 19, 2017, 12:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by Geckos_Rule

Wait, are we talking about surface parking attached to Whole Foods (i.e. the part of their parking that's up on ground level) or is there more surface parking that's going to be attached to Shoal Creek Walk too?

Whole Foods surface lot. Sorry, I forgot that this is a thread dedicated to Shoal Creek Walk! My bad...

Jdawgboy · #**295** Posted **Jul 19, 2017, 1:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by Austin_ez_wider

I heard that the south side of the shoal creek site along 5th has the foundation to support a future tower but the developer is holding off in order to see if the market can support the cost.

Isn't that side under a CVC? Hence why the southeast corner is angled.

wwmiv · #**296** Posted **Jul 19, 2017, 1:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jdawgboy

Isn't that side under a CVC? Hence why the southeast corner is angled.

The press detailed VMU style development on the rest bloc eventually, underneath the CVC.

Flatiron · #**297** Posted **Jul 20, 2017, 12:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by 427MM

Thanks for all the pics! Still saddens me to have the surface parking at 5th/6th and Lamar. Ready for what's next there..

Sure! What about all that wasted space on Wood Street? There's a surface lot, a parking garage, and a building that looks abandoned.

MichaelB · #**298** Posted **Aug 2, 2017, 2:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mopacs

There is now a construction site webcam online.

http://shoalcreekwalk.com/construction/

Does anyone know what the small 3 story tower is that is now being build on the south side of shoalcreekwalk?
It has stairs....
You can see it in this webcam shot.
Is there a parking deck above ground as well on this side.? A bridge to Whole Foods? ( doesn't seem necessary)
I pass this often on foot and car... and I'm stumped !

you may have to hit the link to get other views!

The ATX · #**299** Posted **Aug 2, 2017, 2:35 PM**

I have been wondering the same thing ever since I noticed the structure a few days ago. I've never seen something like that. It's huge.

MichaelB · #**300** Posted **Aug 2, 2017, 3:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

I have been wondering the same thing ever since I noticed the structure a few days ago. I've never seen something like that. It's huge.

YES! Me too! I guess we shall see. I've looked thru what plans and elevations I could find. I am geek stumped.