AUSTIN | Projects & Construction III - Page 92

nixcity · #**1821** Posted **Mar 13, 2013, 4:25 PM**

It is going to look so different from every side.

AusTex · #**1822** Posted **Mar 13, 2013, 5:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by cvillehorn

Just that the aforementioned Rio Grande is actually Red River Street for the west facing side. Additionally, I don't see a completely helpless looking south side facade in the renderings. It appears great streets will be implemented on the part in compliance with the construction code. Logistically it makes sense the lobby entrance is to the north even if south might be more visually trafficked. With the improvements to Palm Park and development of Sabine Street alongside the Waller Creek plan, I expect the isolation of such a striking building (albeit with the 'bad' side facing traffic) to be nicely marginalized with the surrounding upgrades and infill. Hard to project that now without more comprehensive renderings. Remember this project is 3 years from being complete. I expect that entire area to look markedly different by that time.

What's not to love?

(Love it when emoticons appropriately capture syntax btw)

Thanks for the correction of the street!

I corrected it on my post.

The drawings are old and the finished building will look different than the rendering. I learned a long time ago to not judge a development until it is COMPLETLY finished. Sometimes the last little flourish of work pulls the whole thing together. What a statement the building will make for Austin, our downtown, and future conventions. I am hopeful that it will get built.

ahealy · #**1823** Posted **Mar 13, 2013, 6:35 PM**

Has it been confirmed that they're building a helipad on the building?

Syndic · #**1824** Posted **Mar 14, 2013, 5:21 AM**

Found this on reddit. SIAP.

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/sl...-changing.html

Quote:

10 projects that will change Austin's skyline

Austin is in the midst of a construction boom that will reshape the city over the next decade. The city of Austin's list of ongoing projects now spans more than five pages of development in the planning stages and under construction. We've gone through the list and are highlighting in this slideshow 10 of what we found as the most interesting projects. You can find an in-depth guide to the changes taking place around Republic Square in this week's print edition. Last year, Editor Colin Pope weighed in on 47 projects that will change downtown Austin, and many are now taking shape.

migol24 · #**1825** Posted **Mar 14, 2013, 6:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by Syndic

Found this on reddit. SIAP.

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/sl...-changing.html

They forgot 311 Bowie and Gables II.

NYC2ATX · #**1826** Posted **Mar 14, 2013, 7:08 AM**

I'd love to know more about that hotel on Congress to be built on top of the Robertson Building.

wwmiv · #**1827** Posted **Mar 14, 2013, 7:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by StatenIslander237

I'd love to know more about that hotel on Congress to be built on top of the Robertson Building.

that fell through about a year ago.

NYC2ATX · #**1828** Posted **Mar 14, 2013, 8:56 AM**

ew. well alright. On to the next thing I suppose. Strange that they'd feature it in that article though

The ATX · #**1829** Posted **Mar 14, 2013, 9:08 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by StatenIslander237

ew. well alright. On to the next thing I suppose. Strange that they'd feature it in that article though

Regulars on SSP know more than a lot of journalists do about local projects.

wwmiv · #**1830** Posted **Mar 14, 2013, 12:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by StatenIslander237

ew. well alright. On to the next thing I suppose. Strange that they'd feature it in that article though

It's a big shame. It was one of my favorite projects. The previous site owners moved the whole thing through the process, so whoever buys the lot already has everything set up should they decide to build it - but I doubt that'll happen.

The emerging projects document that the city puts out every quarter still has it, though, which is good news:

ftp://ftp.ci.austin.tx.us/DowntownAu...s_jan_2013.pdf

Does anyone know what project C70 "East Austin Hotel" is? The city lists it as 5 buildings each 3 stories.

ATXboom · #**1831** Posted **Mar 14, 2013, 6:24 PM**

I hope that Houston developer that didn't get the congress ave easements for his proposed hotel/tower on 10th buys this property.... its ready to go dude!

lzppjb · #**1832** Posted **Mar 14, 2013, 8:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by wwmiv

Does anyone know what project C70 "East Austin Hotel" is? The city lists it as 5 buildings each 3 stories.

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/pr...-e-austin.html

Sounds like another old project that has stalled a bit.

corvairkeith · #**1833** Posted **Mar 15, 2013, 4:45 PM**

The hole in the ground for the Corazon Apartments is pretty impressive. When completed it's really going to change the vibe of that area along 5th street which is currently still pretty industrial. These apartments will include 13,300 square feet of retail-restaurant space.

The crane base is on site so construction should start soon.

The ATX · #**1834** Posted **Mar 15, 2013, 5:06 PM**

ooh, ooh - I see a tower crane base in that last picture.

ivanwolf · #**1835** Posted **Mar 15, 2013, 5:17 PM**

Sixth and Lamar

I was digging and found info for the block behind Whole Foods, not sure if its been shared before so sorry if so. First I have see for plans. No elevations but at least its not square like so many buildings.

12 Story building with 290,515sf and 180ft.
5 Story Building with 184,515sf and 60ft
Parking garage height up to 73.5ft
Parking gagage 5 levels under ground too.
This info on sheet 13.

Capital View info is on sheet 4.

ftp://ftp.ci.austin.tx.us/ATD_AULCC/...2012-0036C.pdf

ivanwolf · #**1836** Posted **Mar 15, 2013, 5:36 PM**

3rd and Colorado Office:

440' with 16 floors of office and above grade parking garage.

ftp://ftp.ci.austin.tx.us/ATD_AULCC/...ed-10-3-12.pdf

Dale · #**1837** Posted **Mar 15, 2013, 6:22 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivanwolf

3rd and Colorado Office:

440' with 16 floors of office and above grade parking garage.

ftp://ftp.ci.austin.tx.us/ATD_AULCC/...ed-10-3-12.pdf

Taller than I expected.

wwmiv · #**1838** Posted **Mar 15, 2013, 6:32 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivanwolf

3rd and Colorado Office:

440' with 16 floors of office and above grade parking garage.

ftp://ftp.ci.austin.tx.us/ATD_AULCC/...ed-10-3-12.pdf

Edit: NVM. See below by Kevin.

KevinFromTexas · #**1839** Posted **Mar 15, 2013, 6:37 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivanwolf

3rd and Colorado Office:

440' with 16 floors of office and above grade parking garage.

ftp://ftp.ci.austin.tx.us/ATD_AULCC/...ed-10-3-12.pdf

I think that's the original plan. There's also a file that says "final" that is only 397 feet with 29 floors. Supposedly they have the option of adding another floor plus another garage level.

I hope it ends up being 440 feet tall. I tried contacting my contact at Cousins, but he hasn't replied back about it. He was the one that got me the heights for Frost Bank Tower and Palisades West. Still no reply, though.

397 feet will barely make a dent in the skyline in that area. It'll be surrounded by taller buildings on two sides and only be about as tall as One American Center. The most impact it'll make on the skyline is when viewing it from the southwest between the W Hotel, Ashton and The Austonian.

See my post in the thread below for all the heights.
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=199735

ahealy · #**1840** Posted **Mar 15, 2013, 9:19 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

I think that's the original plan. There's also a file that says "final" that is only 397 feet with 29 floors. Supposedly they have the option of adding another floor plus another garage level.

I hope it ends up being 440 feet tall. I tried contacting my contact at Cousins, but he hasn't replied back about it. He was the one that got me the heights for Frost Bank Tower and Palisades West. Still no reply, though.

397 feet will barely make a dent in the skyline in that area. It'll be surrounded by taller buildings on two sides and only be about as tall as One American Center. The most impact it'll make on the skyline is when viewing it from the southwest between the W Hotel, Ashton and The Austonian.

See my post in the thread below for all the heights.
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=199735

Does it seem like 3rd and Colorado is gonna happen?