Austin | 3rd & Congress | +1,100 FT | Up to 90 Floors | Proposed - Page 2

zrx299 · #21 Posted **May 28, 2022, 6:48 PM**

It would be nice to have something more traditional and timeless given the location, to balance out the same tired trendy stuff we've been getting lately (no more angled exposed support beams, arbitrarily staggered lines/windows, and obnoxiously out of proportion square corkscrew parking podiums).

Two that come to my mind would be BofA tower in Charlotte and US Bank in LA. If there's a way to make that kind of a form factor work with mixed use, I think that would work really well on Congress Ave, especially the views framed against the capitol.

ahealy · #22 Posted **May 28, 2022, 7:14 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by zrx299

It would be nice to have something more traditional and timeless given the location, to balance out the same tired trendy stuff we've been getting lately (no more angled exposed support beams, arbitrarily staggered lines/windows, and obnoxiously out of proportion square corkscrew parking podiums).

Two that come to my mind would be BofA tower in Charlotte and US Bank in LA. If there's a way to make that kind of a form factor work with mixed use, I think that would work really well on Congress Ave, especially the views framed against the capitol.

If I could frame this remark I would. 100%.

ILUVSAT · #23 Posted **May 28, 2022, 7:17 PM**

Instead of "traditional" and "timeless" (two subjective terms), I'd prefer to see something more "cutting-edge" and "unique" (two more subjective terms).

migol24 · #24 Posted **May 28, 2022, 7:28 PM**

I want an art deco style supertall. Anything less than that is a fail.

bobbywest87 · #25 Posted **May 28, 2022, 9:23 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by migol24

I want an art deco style supertall. Anything less than that is a fail.

I would love an Art Deco style, but I have a feeling we’ll get something more like this:

The ATX · #26 Posted **May 28, 2022, 9:38 PM**

It'll probably have three uses, so there will be multiple amenity levels and balconies on at least 1/3 of it.

LiveattheOasis · #27 Posted **May 28, 2022, 9:56 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbywest87

I would love an Art Deco style, but I have a feeling we’ll get something more like this:

I’ll take it, though I have to think that location with a super tall on the way would at least get people thinking how to surpass it … in more ways than one.

migol24 · #28 Posted **May 28, 2022, 11:23 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbywest87

I would love an Art Deco style, but I have a feeling we’ll get something more like this:

Sadness and dissatisfaction consume my thoughts.

the Genral · #29 Posted **May 29, 2022, 2:39 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by migol24

Sadness and dissatisfaction consume my thoughts.

You mustn't base your dispair on conjecture. Wait for the proposal and renderings before you dive into that dark and desperate pit of unconsolable pain and relentless sorrow. You should have at least some justification for your torment.

Personally, I wouldn't mind something like that.

bobbywest87 · #30 Posted **May 29, 2022, 3:11 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by The ATX

It'll probably have three uses, so there will be multiple amenity levels and balconies on at least 1/3 of it.

Slash ~20 floors off the top for the final rendering and you’ve got yourself a full-blown Austin skyscraper.

ahealy · #31 Posted **May 29, 2022, 3:15 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbywest87

Slash ~20 floors off the top for the final rendering and you’ve got yourself a full-blown Austin skyscraper.

hahaha. yep....don't forget to remove that one thing that makes it unique.

DougRockstead · #32 Posted **May 31, 2022, 3:26 PM**

I don't have access to the ABJ so I am not clear how much of that area was sold. Based on the amount I would assume the L-shaped area? anyone know for sure?

Is a developer attached yet?

Sigaven · #33 Posted **May 31, 2022, 3:32 PM**

That looks like if the original world trade center was built today.

migol24 · #34 Posted **May 31, 2022, 3:47 PM**

Personally would prefer to see something like the St Regis here in Chicago.

GoldenBoot · #35 Posted **May 31, 2022, 5:59 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by migol24

Personally would prefer to see something like the St Regis here in Chicago.

^^^FKA: Vista Tower.

That same developer (Chicago-based Magellan Development Group) built the Thompson and Tommie Hotel tower (5th & Brazos) here.

I can see some sort of point tower on the northwest corner of this property...

migol24 · #36 Posted **May 31, 2022, 6:13 PM**

Nice. I did not know that. That hotel turned out pretty solid on street level. Wish all projects followed suit.

The ATX · #37 Posted **Jul 6, 2022, 11:37 PM**

A Development Assessment permit was filed today for 203 Colorado. It maps to this project. I'm changing the project name from 3rd & Congress to 3rd & Colorado.

https://abc.austintexas.gov/public-searc...n=12972389&t_selected_propertyrsn=549068

GoldenBoot · #38 Posted **Jul 6, 2022, 11:52 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by The ATX

A Development Assessment permit was filed today for 203 Colorado. It maps to this project. I'm changing the project name from 3rd & Congress to 3rd & Colorado.

https://abc.austintexas.gov/public-searc...n=12972389&t_selected_propertyrsn=549068

I guarantee you that this project will, when delivered, have a Congress Avenue address.

But, progress on this is exciting!!!

We vs us · #39 Posted **Jul 7, 2022, 1:46 AM**

This is good, this is good. We’re really starting to see the next round of towers take shape.

dilliam · #40 Posted **Jul 7, 2022, 2:20 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by We vs us

This is good, this is good. We’re really starting to see the next round of towers take shape.

It's like sets of waves rolling in. I'm ready to catch the next one.