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Mopacs · #**1921** Posted **Feb 5, 2022, 10:16 PM**

Melting ice falling from the tower

https://fb.watch/a_I1Kw9QEo/

lonewolf · #**1922** Posted **Feb 7, 2022, 4:34 PM**

just a guess but it's likely the top floors were not heated as those are going to be the last ones to get finished out. ice developing on the east facing windows may not be a problem going forward

StoOgE · #**1923** Posted **Feb 7, 2022, 5:00 PM**

I mean, I worked at 60 Wall St and they had to close the sidewalk whenever snow/ice melted.

kingkirbythe.... · #**1924** Posted **Feb 7, 2022, 5:18 PM**

Falling ice from buildings is fairly common.

https://abc7chicago.com/falling-ice-...-cold/5664431/

https://news.yahoo.com/video/falling...223759572.html

https://hub.biz/video/why-are-there-...92174637527562

https://365project.org/Swazzette/365/2010-01-13

This one.

https://www.thechicagomachine.com/ne...allingIceSigns

LTS529 · #**1925** Posted **Feb 15, 2022, 2:37 AM**

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Originally Posted by H2O

I highly doubt the glass itself is curved.

The glass actually IS curved. The glass itself wasn't actually manufactured with a curve in it, but through a process called cold warping, the glass is flexible enough to be molded into a warped shape. Glass at the top of the building is as much as 4 inches out of plane.

Also, the curvature of the sail means that nearly every piece of glass on the west elevation is unique. While glass may only differ by a millimeter or two from one panel to the next, it was necessary in order to get the glass to fit within the frame of the curtainwall. Because of this, "attic stock" glass was not feasible for the west elevation.

Maximusx1 · #**1926** Posted **Feb 15, 2022, 3:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by LTS529

The glass actually IS curved. The glass itself wasn't actually manufactured with a curve in it, but through a process called cold warping, the glass is flexible enough to be molded into a warped shape. Glass at the top of the building is as much as 4 inches out of plane.

Also, the curvature of the sail means that nearly every piece of glass on the west elevation is unique. While glass may only differ by a millimeter or two from one panel to the next, it was necessary in order to get the glass to fit within the frame of the curtainwall. Because of this, "attic stock" glass was not feasible for the west elevation.

Cool! Thanks for the explanation!

gillynova · #**1927** Posted **Feb 25, 2022, 5:55 PM**

Block 185 / Google:

I saw this light on the very top of Block 185 last weekend:

gillynova · #**1928** Posted **Mar 8, 2022, 4:02 PM**

LoneStarMike · #**1929** Posted **Mar 15, 2022, 9:59 AM**

From the Hyatt Regency:

drummer · #**1930** Posted **Mar 17, 2022, 9:03 AM**

Exclusive: Architect involved in Austin's new Google tower outlines considerations that led to unique design

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Soon, Googlers will head to their workday at the sailboat skyscraper in Downtown Austin, right at the edge of Lady Bird Lake.

The tower, also known as Block 185, is nearing its completion of early summer. In the works for nearly five years, the project came together through grit and calculated design work.

https://austonia.com/google-tower-austin-skyline

Urbannizer · #**1931** Posted **Mar 28, 2022, 7:46 PM**

Clearing the new sidewalk.

ahealy · #**1932** Posted **Mar 28, 2022, 8:28 PM**

I adore that street level interaction! The bubbled/curved glass ::chef's kiss::
I forget, there's just one large retail spot for this?

myBrain · #**1933** Posted **Mar 28, 2022, 8:46 PM**

Saw some new lighting on instagram last night, part of someone's story and I couldn't get a clear screenshot. But the crown was lit up purple, matching the Indy, and some of the balconies on the southern side were lit up with the same staircase effect we've seen, but more than I remember seeing so far.

lonewolf · #**1934** Posted **Mar 28, 2022, 9:17 PM**

i don't think there is any retail. hopefully i'm remembering wrong

myBrain · #**1935** Posted **Mar 28, 2022, 9:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by lonewolf

i don't think there is any retail. hopefully i'm remembering wrong

https://austonia.com/uchiba-google-tower

agsatx88 · #**1936** Posted **Mar 28, 2022, 9:19 PM**

Uchi is opening a space at ground level last I heard.

https://austin.eater.com/2021/10/7/2...ower-fall-2022

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Originally Posted by lonewolf

i don't think there is any retail. hopefully i'm remembering wrong

ThyPiGuy · #**1937** Posted **Mar 28, 2022, 9:33 PM**

Definitely at least one retail spot.

I'm also excited for what I believe is a sidewalk/right-of-way along the creek facing side of the building between Cesar Chavez and Second street.

Really wish the Cesar Chavez side of the building had a better pedestrian experience than it inevitably will though.

obemearg · #**1938** Posted **Mar 28, 2022, 9:50 PM**

This may not be up to date anymore but I believe there are two retail spaces. One along 2nd and Nueces that will likely host the restaurant, and a secondary space along the creek which looks sized to have a small coffee shop or something similar!

Floorplan: https://austin.towers.net/wp-content...floor_plan.jpg

Sort of a shame so much of the frontage, especially on CC isn't very pedestrian friendly but I guess that's the consequence of the site itself more than anything.

chinchaaa · #**1939** Posted **Mar 28, 2022, 10:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by ThyPiGuy

I'm also excited for what I believe is a sidewalk/right-of-way along the creek facing side of the building between Cesar Chavez and Second street.

I haven't seen any indication of this. The only walkable area is the covered area patio area which I assume will have some kind of restaurant seating. There is a trail on the other side of the creek.

H2O · #**1940** Posted **Mar 29, 2022, 11:45 AM**

The creek side is mostly tenant amenity, so it will be activated, but not public. There should still be public access from 2nd to Cesar Chavez, but not a trail.