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The ATX · #**6721** Posted **Jul 10, 2023, 10:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by bobbywest87

I mean, does a tower really need to have a legitimate use? That's overrated. What's wrong with having a 90-story tower just 'cuz?

I assume you jest, such a project would need to be economically viable.

bobbywest87 · #**6722** Posted **Jul 11, 2023, 12:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

I assume you jest, such a project would need to be economically viable.

Of course I’m just messing around. I would love for everything to be economically sound first and foremost. Skylines with empty towers are a bit depressing after all. But it would look nice from the outside!

Zapatan · #**6723** Posted **Jul 12, 2023, 8:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

I assume you jest, such a project would need to be economically viable.

Who's (potentially) behind that one?

Want to convince myself it's not just a pipe dream.

The ATX · #**6724** Posted **Jul 13, 2023, 9:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Zapatan

Who's (potentially) behind that one?

Want to convince myself it's not just a pipe dream.

IIRC, it was DHA Captial and Wildcat Venture partners.

The ATX · #**6725** Posted **Jul 13, 2023, 9:11 PM**

It looks like the Wilson tower is happening. A flurry of permits were filed today including ones for demo and the tower crane. FAA permits list the new height at 519'. So it went from 1,072' to 519'.

ILUVSAT · #**6726** Posted **Jul 13, 2023, 10:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

It looks like the Wilson tower is happening. A flurry of permits were filed today including ones for demo and the tower crane. FAA permits list the new height at 519'. So it went from 1,072' to 519'.

Pathetic. If built, it will only rise 4' taller than Frost.

Place your bets...This thing gets value-engineered (designed) quite substantially (obviously other than overall height).

Zapatan · #**6727** Posted **Jul 13, 2023, 11:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

IIRC, it was DHA Captial and Wildcat Venture partners.

Not sure what to think, DHA doesn't seem to have much of a portfolio per their website but Wildcat's is a bit nicer.

I guess Austin may not have any real upcoming supertalls to top 98RR. Kinda sad if so but finger crossed.

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It looks like the Wilson tower is happening. A flurry of permits were filed today including ones for demo and the tower crane. FAA permits list the new height at 519'. So it went from 1,072' to 519'.

I think it was 1,035', Block 16's erroneous permits were 1,072'.

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Pathetic. If built, it will only rise 4' taller than Frost.

Place your bets...This thing gets value-engineered (designed) quite substantially (obviously other than overall height).

If the design stays the same I'm more than happy as we assumed it was no longer happening at all.

But yea, hopefully no VE-ing.

KevinFromTexas · #**6728** Posted **Jul 14, 2023, 12:55 AM**

I'd be more happy with the design as a 500 footer. It just looked odd being that tall. I probably still call it the tongue depressor.

GoldenBoot · #**6729** Posted **Jul 14, 2023, 10:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

I'd be more happy with the design as a 500 footer. It just looked odd being that tall. I probably still call it the tongue depressor.

I think it lost a ton of aesthetic appeal when it decreased in size. For one, now, the parking podium looks huge in comparison to the tower itself. When the tower was taller, one almost forgot how big the podium was (is).

Riverranchdrone · #**6730** Posted **Jul 15, 2023, 12:12 AM**

In theory you can use the same design as the supertall. Cut it in half. Pop on the design top and call it Phase 1. Then when the market proves itself, pop off the top, continue the rest of the height and pop the top back on. Phase 2 and tower complete.

clubtokyo · #**6731** Posted **Jul 17, 2023, 10:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Riverranchdrone

In theory you can use the same design as the supertall. Cut it in half. Pop on the design top and call it Phase 1. Then when the market proves itself, pop off the top, continue the rest of the height and pop the top back on. Phase 2 and tower complete.

Interesting had that ever been done in recent on a very tall building?

Zapatan · #**6732** Posted **Jul 17, 2023, 11:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Riverranchdrone

In theory you can use the same design as the supertall. Cut it in half. Pop on the design top and call it Phase 1. Then when the market proves itself, pop off the top, continue the rest of the height and pop the top back on. Phase 2 and tower complete.

That would be a really nice surprise lol.

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Interesting had that ever been done in recent on a very tall building?

Buildings definitely get height increases / design changes during construction but I'm not sure if it's ever happened to such an extent.

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I'd be more happy with the design as a 500 footer. It just looked odd being that tall. I probably still call it the tongue depressor.

I think this design would look good 8-900 feet. 500 is too short but better than nothing.

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IIRC, it was DHA Captial and Wildcat Venture partners.

Anyone know anything about these guys? I just checked out their websites but nothing beyond that.

NYC_Longhorn · #**6733** Posted **Jul 18, 2023, 2:15 AM**

I’m still pissed about Fairmont’s decision to defang the original design to something lame.

One day I will move on.

Perhaps in 2045.

Riverranchdrone · #**6734** Posted **Jul 18, 2023, 3:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by NYC_Longhorn

I’m still pissed about Fairmont’s decision to defang the original design to something lame.

One day I will move on.

Perhaps in 2045.

I really loved Fairmont's original design. It would have been Austin's second roundish building and have a cool helipad on the roof. Not to mention that would have been taller.