AUSTIN | Waterline (98 Red River) | 1,022 Feet | 73 Floors | U/C

[Sigaven]

This thing is so huge and they haven't even started the next tier yet.

[davidtexan]

They're now pouring the exposed beams between the office and residential sections. The hike and bike trail is detoured until October through one of the new Waller Creek suspension bridges and you can finally get a sense for how awesome this area will be once completed. Other photos include a view of this building peeking out from 2nd & Congress, and some of the nice stone trim on what will be the hotel lobby.

[The ATX]

Excellent photo updates today!

I'm surprised that the Travis doesn't have a website up. Most Apt projects would have one up by now. The nearby 700 River and the Paseo have one for example.

[Urbannizer]

https://x.com/walkableaustin/status/...KAMHVCgfx518rg

[jake.robs]

In my opinion, it's going to look sexy from this angle too.

[bobbywest87]

I saw this image of (I think) The Hilton Garden Inn Monterrey Obispado, and it reminded me of this tower. It’s actually two buildings, so not quite as cool as the picture makes it seem, but if it were all one building then it’s what I would want this one to look like.

[Bblasa]

Originally Posted by The ATX

Excellent photo updates today!

I'm surprised that the Travis doesn't have a website up. Most Apt projects would have one up by now. The nearby 700 River and the Paseo have one for example.

Maybe because those aren’t as high end so they can get them to market quicker. I know there were some delays on the Travis, maybe that coupled with lower market demand right now they’re not rushing it? Also curious if the developer of 700 river needed those leases secured sooner for financial reasons?

[Geckos_Rule]

Has anything concrete (pun unintentional) been announced about Phase 2 of the waterline? IIRC, there were obviously the original renderings and marketing material, etc., showing a second shorter building, but I don't think I've seen anything specific about it yet.

Judging by the rate the Waterline is going, it seems like they are truly on track for a Fall 2025 completion; if Phase 2 were going to begin right afterwards, I'd think there'd need to be something filed on it by now. Perhaps with interest rates, etc., they're pausing it for the time being.

[gillynova]

On Hold / Paused

Someone mentioned it a couple months ago and we posted the rendering of it again

[Bblasa]

Originally Posted by jake.robs

In my opinion, it's going to look sexy from this angle too.

Yeah especially if the rail yard around the corner ever started. that would be quite a dominating skyline/backdrop for events on the convention center rooftop (if that ever happens)

[Urbannizer]

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...postcount=6893

[Echostatic]

Imagine going back to the 2005 Rainey rezoning meetings and showing city council these photos. Could anyone have seen this level of development coming?

[lonewolf]

Originally Posted by GoldenBoot

Those are not considered "ultra luxury" by the industry. They simply are not. The only chain (or management company) to be considered that highly is the Four Seasons (as they are widely considered a Top 10 chain/management organization in the world). However, Austin's version is not their highest rated.

Fairmont (gold experience)
Hotel ZaZa
Austin Proper

each received a key from michelin

Commodore Perry

received two.

there are 64 3key, 187 2key and 691 1key hotels in the world.

would not be surprised to see luties grab 2 stars after seeing this.

[Armybrat]

Originally Posted by Echostatic

Imagine going back to the 2005 Rainey rezoning meetings and showing city council these photos. Could anyone have seen this level of development coming?

I’ve been here 65 years and can hardly believe how amazing the new skyline looks.
I thought the construction of the American Bank tower (later renamed the Chase, and now Procore) 50 years ago was spectacular with its reflective gold tinted glass.