SXSW HQ (1400 Lavaca) | 179 Feet | 12 Floors | Complete - Page 2

KevinFromTexas · #21 Posted **Nov 30, 2016, 3:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by ivanwolf

I hope this helps, the top most roof is 6' higher than the highest measurement.

The 10' measurement is proof of scale. (PDF-XChange Viewer)

I was looking into getting that program, but how do you determine the scale? I keep coming up with numbers that are either higher or lower than the listed number on the elevations.

The ATX · #22 Posted **Dec 2, 2016, 6:05 AM**

No surprises here. The Design Commission approved the density bonus giving this project the additional 51' in height.

http://austintx.swagit.com/play/11282016-912

AusTxDevelopment · #23 Posted **Dec 2, 2016, 5:25 PM**

Interesting story about why the building is curved the way it is, from the Austin Towers blog (Jude Galligan). It was to preserve the trees.

The Trees that made glass and steel wave
http://austin.towers.net/sxsw-the-tr...nd-steel-wave/

Snipped from the article:

The story was written before the additional height was approved, but below is another snip from the article:

ivanwolf · #24 Posted **Dec 2, 2016, 7:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

I was looking into getting that program, but how do you determine the scale? I keep coming up with numbers that are either higher or lower than the listed number on the elevations.

So that program has an ability to just type in the scale of the map 1:20 or so and you then can measure accurately. However sometimes you get a map that is photo copied or scanned and the scale does not match. You can either go about the algebra way with a ruler measuring the lines and figure it out or just plug in new numbers in 20 section until you find the correct scale.

That's all I did was keep entering scales until I got it to match the 10' segment. As this elevation did not have a scale. I turns out the scale is 1:24.

hereinaustin · #25 Posted **Dec 3, 2016, 12:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by AusTxDevelopment

Interesting story about why the building is curved the way it is, from the Austin Towers blog (Jude Galligan). It was to preserve the trees.

Not sure if he just hasn't proofed the article yet, but man, he repeated himself several times.

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It was noted that the parking levels are being designed to allow them to be converted to office space, if need be.

I found that to be pretty neat!

KevinFromTexas · #26 Posted **Dec 23, 2016, 12:48 AM**

Tower crane plans.

ftp://ftp.ci.austin.tx.us/ATD_AULCC/...rane_PLANS.pdf

JoninATX · #27 Posted **Feb 28, 2017, 12:04 AM**

This one should be moving forward real soon.

Urbannizer · #28 Posted **Feb 28, 2017, 6:03 PM**

https://pcf-p.com/projects/south-by-...-headquarters/

Tornado · #29 Posted **Feb 28, 2017, 8:45 PM**

The interior renderings of that floor remind me of KEXP studios up in Seattle. I love spending time there when I visit.

Gallery of KEXP Headquarters / SkB Architects - 1 http://www.archdaily.com/799202/kexp...chitects-image

KEXP Headquarters / SkB Architects | ArchDaily http://www.archdaily.com/799202/kexp...skb-architects

The ATX · #30 Posted **Apr 7, 2017, 1:41 PM**

From Austin Towers:

http://austin.towers.net/

drummer · #31 Posted **Apr 8, 2017, 12:25 AM**

I like this one more and more every time I see it.

JoninATX · #32 Posted **Apr 17, 2017, 4:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by drummer

I like this one more and more every time I see it.

Same here.

Urbannizer · #33 Posted **Apr 24, 2017, 9:32 PM**

http://studiodwg.com/projects/sxsw-headquarters/

We vs us · #34 Posted **Apr 24, 2017, 10:09 PM**

They're going to have a gorgeous view of DT.

The ATX · #35 Posted **Jun 23, 2017, 11:29 PM**

They still have to get approval from the Historic Landmark Commission to demo the ugly building on the site. But that doesn't seem like it will be a problem based on the presentation for the Monday 06/26 meeting.

The presentations for the subject property at these meetings include an interesting history of the property in question. This one includes a 1971 Statesman article announcing the project and includes a rendering. Little projects like this must have been a much bigger deal in 1971.

http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=279695

drummer · #36 Posted **Jun 24, 2017, 12:14 AM**

We ought to start calling this one "The Wave".

KevinFromTexas · #37 Posted **Jul 5, 2017, 10:47 PM**

The site plan was posted again to the city's website, and it shows a slight increase in height. This lists it as 178 feet 6 inches to the mechanical penthouse.

ftp://ftp.ci.austin.tx.us/ATD_AULCC/...reet_PLANS.pdf

The ATX · #38 Posted **Jul 28, 2017, 5:28 AM**

I don't recall if we've seen the complete site plan/elevations for this project yet, but here it is:

ftp://ftp.ci.austin.tx.us/ATD_AULCC/...reet_PLANS.pdf

urbancore · #39 Posted **Jul 28, 2017, 3:06 PM**

Do we know a start date for this one? I freaking love it.

JoninATX · #40 Posted **Jul 28, 2017, 3:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dcbrickley

Do we know a start date for this one? I freaking love it.

The start date was scheduled back in June, but like almost any project these days, it likely got delayed.