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clubtokyo · #1 Posted **Jan 30, 2022, 4:42 AM**

So when this starts construction we will have a thread for it in “super tall” right? Like how crazy to see Austin in that thread group.

the Genral · #2 Posted **Jan 30, 2022, 4:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by clubtokyo

So when this starts construction we will have a thread for it in “super tall” right? Like how crazy to see Austin in that thread group.

Not as crazy as it would have been 10 or so years ago.

The ATX · #3 Posted **Feb 8, 2022, 8:57 PM**

Lots of dirt being moved. The cement wall at the former Iron Works BBQ overflow parking site is being demo'ed this afternoon.

ahealy · #4 Posted **Feb 8, 2022, 9:06 PM**

So, I've gone back and forth on this one....While I am super pumped it's happening, I wonder if there's any chance we may see slight changes to the final product?

I really do not like the crown on this one and think it ultimately looks amateurish compared to most of major cities with supertalls. I just don't want Austin to become a city of forgettable crowned buildings in 10 years.

It reminds me of these homes you'll see around town:

Sigaven · #5 Posted **Feb 8, 2022, 9:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by ahealy

So, I've gone back and forth on this one....While I am super pumped it's happening, I wonder if there's any chance we may see slight changes to the final product?

I really do not like the crown on this one and think it ultimately looks amateurish compared to most of major cities with supertalls. I just don't want Austin to become a city of forgettable crowned buildings in 10 years.

It reminds me of these homes you'll see around town:

There's literally 3 of these exact same houses stamped down on my 1 block stretch of street lol.

myBrain · #6 Posted **Feb 8, 2022, 10:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by ahealy

So, I've gone back and forth on this one....While I am super pumped it's happening, I wonder if there's any chance we may see slight changes to the final product?

I really do not like the crown on this one and think it ultimately looks amateurish compared to most of major cities with supertalls. I just don't want Austin to become a city of forgettable crowned buildings in 10 years.

It reminds me of these homes you'll see around town:

It reminds me of a P Terry's.

the Genral · #7 Posted **Feb 8, 2022, 10:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by ahealy

So, I've gone back and forth on this one....While I am super pumped it's happening, I wonder if there's any chance we may see slight changes to the final product?

I really do not like the crown on this one and think it ultimately looks amateurish compared to most of major cities with supertalls. I just don't want Austin to become a city of forgettable crowned buildings in 10 years.

It reminds me of these homes you'll see around town:

I couldn't agree more.

AusTex · #8 Posted **Feb 9, 2022, 12:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by ahealy

So, I've gone back and forth on this one....While I am super pumped it's happening, I wonder if there's any chance we may see slight changes to the final product?

I really do not like the crown on this one and think it ultimately looks amateurish compared to most of major cities with supertalls. I just don't want Austin to become a city of forgettable crowned buildings in 10 years.

It reminds me of these homes you'll see around town:

Its really NOT this bad is it. You do have a point if it looks anything like the entry overhang to this house. Right, Left, Straight Down, (whatever).

drummer · #9 Posted **Feb 9, 2022, 4:33 PM**

I wonder if some of the elements are going to change by the time we see it in the flesh, so to speak. I do like the tower, but there are some improvements that would cause me to like it more.

the Genral · #10 Posted **Feb 9, 2022, 5:51 PM**

If you mess with the crown too much, by making it shorter, could that affect the height enough to take away the supertall status?

The ATX · #11 Posted **Feb 9, 2022, 6:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

If you mess with the crown too much, by making it shorter, could that affect the height enough to take away the supertall status?

It shouldn't take away from the supertall status of 984'. But it could take away the title of Tallest in Texas which is 1,002'.

drummer · #12 Posted **Feb 9, 2022, 7:04 PM**

Just stick a spire on it to make up the difference...a la Fairmont.

ILUVSAT · #13 Posted **Feb 9, 2022, 7:18 PM**

Or design some sort of conical crown with a small spire on top. An homage to the Capitol Dome. Hey, at least it would increase the height to - possibly - 1100'.

ahealy · #14 Posted **Feb 9, 2022, 8:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

Or design some sort of conical crown with a small spire on top. An homage to the Capitol Dome. Hey, at least it would increase the height to - possibly - 1100'.

I highly doubt there would be that much of a redesign..but I love where you're going with it.

I'd love to see frosted illuminated panels of some kind to at least give it some more depth. As it stands now, it really just looks like a P. Terry's on the top. Sorry!! Being the tallest in TX means having a gorgeous lit crown every damn night.

The ATX · #15 Posted **Feb 9, 2022, 8:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by ahealy

I highly doubt there would be that much of a redesign..but I love where you're going with it.

I'd love to see frosted illuminated panels of some kind to at least give it some more depth. As it stands now, it really just looks like a P. Terry's on the top. Sorry!! Being the tallest in TX means having a gorgeous lit crown every damn night.

Imagine an actual P. Terry's on top! Best view from a fast food restaurant - Austin Chronicle Best of Austin 2027 awards.

drummer · #16 Posted **Feb 9, 2022, 9:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

Imagine an actual P. Terry's on top! Best view from a fast food restaurant - Austin Chronicle Best of Austin 2027 awards.

I like where this thread is going.

MichaelB · #17 Posted **Feb 9, 2022, 10:31 PM**

Or... the Destroyer ( big metal monster) from Thor...... Couldn't resist.

ThyPiGuy · #18 Posted **Feb 9, 2022, 11:35 PM**

It seems so obvious that it just needs to be extended 100/200 feet taller, continue the receding curve/twist all the way up, and come to a sharp point with a spire at the top. It would world class if it did that.

ahealy · #19 Posted **Feb 10, 2022, 3:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by ThyPiGuy

It seems so obvious that it just needs to be extended 100/200 feet taller, continue the receding curve/twist all the way up, and come to a sharp point with a spire at the top. It would world class if it did that.

I wonder if they have the funds to add such a crown....that would totally be iconic forever. Even if something taller came along, the location would always be front and center.

I think that's it, it just needs something sharp OR a flat beveled / lit crown.

Strayone · #20 Posted **Feb 15, 2022, 8:28 PM**

Notice that it widens from the 2nd pedestal to the top. It would need a big redo of the upper/condo tower portion in order to get a pointy crown. But yeah that would be great if it were to have a sharp point, then just add a beautiful spire and it could top out at 1200 feet!

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Originally Posted by ahealy

I wonder if they have the funds to add such a crown....that would totally be iconic forever. Even if something taller came along, the location would always be front and center.

I think that's it, it just needs something sharp OR a flat beveled / lit crown.