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WestAustinite · #**301** Posted **Jan 10, 2022, 11:19 PM**

So this will be roughly the same height as The Independent minus the rooftop penitentiary?

JACKinBeantown · #**302** Posted **Jan 11, 2022, 3:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by myBrain

Looks like the renderings on their website have changed. The crown has simplified and it's lost the black stripes and other accents. Sadly, it's even more of a glass rectangle than before:

https://modernaustinresidences.com/w...web-scaled.jpg

https://modernaustinresidences.com/

That top floor will be awesome to be in, but the building sure is boring. Those slots on top look like they're missing Tab B.

KevinFromTexas · #**303** Posted **Jan 11, 2022, 4:45 AM**

Reminds me of 60s architecture.

StoOgE · #**304** Posted **Jan 11, 2022, 5:20 PM**

I was about to say, it has strong One Chase Manhattan vibes if that building were simplified.

To me this is gorgeous and clean.

corvairkeith · #**305** Posted **Jan 11, 2022, 8:32 PM**

Looks like a less interesting version of The Independent.

zrx299 · #**306** Posted **Jan 12, 2022, 12:51 AM**

Sweet. More wildly overpriced shoeboxes-in-the-sky for the Californians to live in at the expense of a good chunk of what was a unique cohesive entertainment area.

Hurry up and Manhattanize the whole thing so we can become sterile AnyDowntown USA!

myBrain · #**307** Posted **Jan 12, 2022, 1:43 AM**

Here's the full updated rendering:

the Genral · #**308** Posted **Jan 12, 2022, 1:50 AM**

I like it. Mostly for adding to the new heights of New Rainey.

427MM · #**309** Posted **Jan 13, 2022, 1:41 AM**

I really like it. It's sharp, crisp and handsome. Lot's of other towers are doing things that are a bit all over the place, the Modern keeps it clean. Ready for March!

Altoic · #**310** Posted **Jan 13, 2022, 2:09 AM**

Does anybody have info on when sales will begin?

The ATX · #**311** Posted **Jan 13, 2022, 2:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by Altoic

Does anybody have info on when sales will begin?

March per their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/TheModernAustin

Altoic · #**312** Posted **Jan 13, 2022, 2:52 AM**

Not too far away, thanks! I'm sure this will sell well.

Peaky Blinder · #**313** Posted **Jan 13, 2022, 3:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by Altoic

Not too far away, thanks! I'm sure this will sell well.

Is it worth buying for investment in this with this high price?

Tyrone Shoes · #**314** Posted **Jan 13, 2022, 10:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by 427MM

I really like it. It's sharp, crisp and handsome. Lot's of other towers are doing things that are a bit all over the place, the Modern keeps it clean. Ready for March!

I agree, it's gonna be a nice addition to the Rainey Street cluster.

Urbannizer · #**315** Posted **Jan 19, 2022, 8:09 PM**

https://www.virtualbx.com/constructi...ness-district/

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Austin (Travis County) — A local developer has registered an architectural barrier project report with a state agency, giving notice of their groundbreaking date for The Modern Austin Residences, a 56-story tower on 90-92 Rainy Street.

The estimated cost of the project is $198 million, according to the TDLR filing. The report also states that construction is expected to commence on May 1 and be completed by March, 31, 2025.

The ATX · #**316** Posted **Jan 19, 2022, 8:32 PM**

Here's the whole TDRL filing. The Design Firm is listed as Page when previously it was Nelsen.

EDIT: I added the TDRL project search link to the Development Links & Webcams sticky thread.

agsatx88 · #**317** Posted **Jan 28, 2022, 3:05 PM**

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/aust...nned-to-go-up/

jkill34 · #**318** Posted **Jan 28, 2022, 3:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by agsatx88

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/aust...nned-to-go-up/

Great video, good to see that they are keeping retail at the bottom of the tower. Thanks for sharing.

WestAustinite · #**319** Posted **Jan 28, 2022, 3:48 PM**

is this 55 or 57 stories? The document posted says 57.

The ATX · #**320** Posted **Jan 28, 2022, 4:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by WestAustinite

is this 55 or 57 stories? The document posted says 57.

55. The reason for floor count discrepancies in various documents or permits other than typos are that underground and/or mechanical levels are sometimes counted or the count may not be adjusted for missing a 13th floor. In this case there are two mechanical levels based on the approved elevations.