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:
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!
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!
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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.
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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.
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.