AUSTIN | Projects & Construction III

[Urbannizer]

Griffin & Gospel



https://www.westeastdesign.com/proje...-music-museum-

Griffin and Gospel reimagines a historic site, anchored by the preserved Ebenezer Church, into a dynamic urban destination that seamlessly integrates residential, educational, cultural, and community spaces. The Griffin, an 18-story residential tower, offers market-rate apartments with premium rooftop amenities, while a 13-story student housing tower provides dedicated living spaces and connects to shared amenities. Cultural spaces, collectively known as The Gospel, include a reimagined Texas Music Museum, performance venues, and dining experiences with rooftop terraces.

The Methodology
The program is organized to balance density, accessibility, and activation. The shared parking garage, central to the design, serves both residential buildings and features rooftop amenities, seamlessly wrapped by community spaces, daycare facilities, and student housing on its southern and western edges. The ground-level program prioritizes cultural activation with food and beverage venues along the activated alley, live performance spaces, and a museum that enhances the site’s role as a community hub. The vertical arrangement ensures clear delineation of uses, while rooftop terraces and sky lounges provide panoramic views of downtown Austin.

The Result
Griffin and Gospel delivers a contemporary mixed-use campus where culture and urban living converge. The project establishes a vibrant community destination that blends housing, education, and the arts, creating opportunities for gathering, learning, and celebration. With its carefully layered program and seamless integration of spaces, it honors the site's legacy while shaping a bold, future-forward landmark.

[brwise1159]

If Mattel designed a tower for Barbie and Ken. No thanks.

[clubtokyo]

I like the futuristic look of it! Jetson vibes!

[Urbannizer]

14th & Lavaca

14th & Lavaca, a 35-story high-rise condominium will offer 140 luxury residences to the Downtown Austin market. The property is located at the intersection of 14th Street & Lavaca, providing excellent walkability to some of the best restaurants, and nightlife that Austin has to offer including the Texas Capitol. Amenities include 24-hour concierge, upscale lobby, resort-style pool & lap pool, spa, fitness center, private dining & catering kitchen, co-working spaces, and an on-site hospitality concept.

[clubtokyo]

I like the arches and the brick, good for that location!

[Riverranchdrone]

[IMG]Winter on Rainey by Jason Luebbe, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]Winter on Rainey by Jason Luebbe, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]Winter on Rainey by Jason Luebbe, on Flickr[/IMG]

[R1070]

When do we think Waterline will top out?

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by R1070

When do we think Waterline will top out?

It looks like late July/early August at this point. July 2025 was the projected top out before construction started, and the project has remained on schedule.

[Riverranchdrone]

[IMG]DJI_0558-Pano by Jason Luebbe, on Flickr[/IMG]

[colemonkee]

Oh wow, great shot! The transformation of Austin's skyline in the last 10 years or so is just stunning.

[Dariusb]

Gorgeous shot especially since the city is still building. Will look more different in another few years.

[Urbannizer]

Austin Convention Center Unveils First Look at Unconventional ATX

The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) has released the first renderings of the new Austin Convention Center, marking a major milestone in the City’s downtown transformation. Designed by LMN/Page, a joint venture, this cutting-edge facility will seamlessly integrate innovative architecture, sustainability, and public art to create a world-class event space in the heart of Austin.

The new, larger Austin Convention Center will nearly double the rentable square footage of the existing facility, growing from 365,000 square feet to 620,000 square feet of rentable space. The $1.6 billion project, known as Unconventional ATX, will be funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax and Convention Center revenues.

[Riverranchdrone]

It has a very San Antonioan feel. Very south Texas. I like it.

[drummer]

It could just be the renderings, but the footprint seems too small for the square footage. Does anyone have the actual floor plans? Or mock-ups at least? I'm very curious of the layout now to achieve that square footage - I don't doubt it, my brain just wants to understand, haha.

The design is fantastic. I really like it.

[clubtokyo]

I like that it does not look like every other convention center. Has an earthy feel similar to the Austin downtown library.

[TowerSpotter]

Saw this on reddit and actually thought it was an HEB, then I realized someone added in the HEB to these renderings.

[clubtokyo]

Ha! We do love our HEB's. I look foward to the city skyline photos during SXSW this weekend!

[Goddard]

It give me kind of a " Falling Water " feel a little.

https://i.postimg.cc/NgRXMWs2/IMG-5231.jpg


https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/sim...12f975f444.jpg

[Goddard]

It give me kind of a " Falling Water " feel a little.

https://i.postimg.cc/NgRXMWs2/IMG-5231.jpg

https://media.gettyimages.com/id/612...E40GZnq1g7kNM=

[Urbannizer]

Austin City Council signs off on more ‘single stair’ buildings

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thursday, Austin City Council members approved a code amendment that allows more units to be built using only one central staircase. Advocates of “single stair” housing say it will create more flexibility in how smaller complexes are built, making them more affordable.

“In support of increased housing options, the Council adopted amendments allowing single-stairway designs in certain multi-family residential buildings up to six stories,” the city of Austin wrote in a news release.

https://morehousing.substack.com/p/b...e-stair-update