Austin | Block 185/Google Tower #2 | 594 Feet | 35 Floors | Complete - Page 89

myBrain · #**1761** Posted **Sep 20, 2021, 12:34 AM**

From Walkable Austin:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUBKWH0F5SB/

corvairkeith · #**1762** Posted **Sep 21, 2021, 5:04 PM**

resansom · #**1763** Posted **Sep 21, 2021, 8:42 PM**

Thanks for the beautiful pics.

In a word: wow...

Altoic · #**1764** Posted **Sep 22, 2021, 1:24 AM**

Looks exactly like the renderings, so stunning.

Syndic · #**1765** Posted **Sep 22, 2021, 3:56 AM**

I've been a skeptic about this building. I tend to be against big fat buildings that take up a whole city block. I think that sets a bad precedent and results in a sterile downtown. However...

I must admit that this is a signature tower for a new, mature Austin.

It feels weird to be here to witness a time when the towers that Austin will be known for are coming into being.

I can't help but reflect back on the Green Water Treatment Plant and how we all imagined it would end up looking. It turned out far better than we ever imagined.

Soon, we won't be able to imagine an Austin without this building.

I just really hope they don't slap a tacky Google logo on the side and ruin the clean look.

kingkirbythe.... · #**1766** Posted **Sep 22, 2021, 4:05 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syndic

I just really hope they don't slap a tacky Google logo on the side and ruin the clean look.

Me too.

Urbannizer · #**1767** Posted **Sep 22, 2021, 4:10 AM**

Echostatic · #**1768** Posted **Sep 22, 2021, 1:17 PM**

They can put a Google logo on the South side, and I'd be fine with it, but if they interrupt the western face that'd be upsetting

drummer · #**1769** Posted **Sep 22, 2021, 1:25 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Echostatic

They can put a Google logo on the South side, and I'd be fine with it, but if they interrupt the western face that'd be upsetting

I can agree with that.

However, if they have some fancy digital display that can light up the entire sail with text, images, videos, etc., a la Times Square, that could be cool, too...

I just don't want a big G on it to break up its sleek appearance.

Urbannizer · #**1770** Posted **Sep 24, 2021, 6:50 PM**

Skyling downtown by Derrick Frohne, on Flickr

Google with bridge by Derrick Frohne, on Flickr

Powerplant google by Derrick Frohne, on Flickr

Google Closeup SW by Derrick Frohne, on Flickr

Google West by Derrick Frohne, on Flickr

the Genral · #**1771** Posted **Sep 24, 2021, 7:17 PM**

Great great pics! I can really envision the final product from them. Couldn't help but notice all the weed gunk in the lake. Also, the train bridge has some decent decals for a change.