AUSTIN | Photos & Videos Thread - Page 33

Digatisdi · #**641** Posted **Feb 13, 2014, 5:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by jtown,man

Is it just me or do those tree planters(I think that is the word) look way to big for the size of the sidewalk?

If I were to hazard a guess I'd say the proposed Plaza Saltillo TODs will extend the sidewalks' size once they start.

lzppjb · #**642** Posted **Feb 15, 2014, 8:04 AM**

Here are some miscellaneous photos from my walk around town capturing images and video of the projects under construction yesterday.

lzppjb · #**643** Posted **Feb 15, 2014, 8:08 AM**

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LoneStarMike · #**644** Posted **Feb 15, 2014, 11:24 AM**

Thanks for all these updates you've posted and I'm loving the videos!

LoneStarMike · #**645** Posted **Feb 17, 2014, 1:31 PM**

Three quick photos I tried to take while on approach to ABIA last month.

Jdawgboy · #**646** Posted **Feb 17, 2014, 4:55 PM**

Awesome photos LonestarMike. Downtown Austin is looking more and more impressive when flying into the airport.

BevoLJ · #**647** Posted **Feb 17, 2014, 9:02 PM**

Awesome Mike! I really love that last one. Great job getting it all from the Capitol Building to Rainey St.

Edit: I can see my house in the first one. Very cool! It is weird looking at a reverse view.

the Genral · #**648** Posted **Feb 18, 2014, 12:42 AM**

Hyatt Place and Hampton Inn are totally dwarfed by the JW Marriot.

MightyYoda · #**649** Posted **Feb 18, 2014, 4:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

Hyatt Place and Hampton Inn are totally dwarfed by the JW Marriot.

It is even more massive than I first expected it to be. I like that the most massive side is all glass with the metal/glass look on the inside.

priller · #**650** Posted **Feb 18, 2014, 5:13 PM**

Taken from the Hilton pool deck.

lzppjb · #**651** Posted **Feb 18, 2014, 5:28 PM**

That photo is awesome!

KevinFromTexas · #**652** Posted **Feb 22, 2014, 1:15 AM**

Great pics up there. I'm glad the the Marriott is dwarfing those two. It's crazy how much density those hotels have added to that area.

the Genral · #**653** Posted **Feb 22, 2014, 1:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

Great pics up there. I'm glad the the Marriott is dwarfing those two. It's crazy how much density those hotels have added to that area.

Yeah, and it shows how its ok to have these midrisers in and around taller highrises. Aside from the argument that they are not much to look at architecturally speaking, they do fill in the gaps nicely and give the skyline some contrast, plus needed east to west density, instead of mostly along Congress Avenue.
That last pic with the sunset is beautiful priller.

JoninATX · #**654** Posted **Feb 22, 2014, 5:37 AM**

Very nice Priller! I can't wait for The Catherine, and Colorado Tower to top out. Should look well in that shot.

MightyYoda · #**655** Posted **Feb 22, 2014, 6:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

Yeah, and it shows how its ok to have these midrisers in and around taller highrises. Aside from the argument that they are not much to look at architecturally speaking, they do fill in the gaps nicely and give the skyline some contrast, plus needed east to west density, instead of mostly along Congress Avenue.
That last pic with the sunset is beautiful priller.

What makes that shot is the human scale imo. You have the rowhouses with cars parked out front amongst taller mid-rises with skypscrapers poking through. It creates a dynamic skyline and picture and I love it!