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the Genral · #**301** Posted **Aug 2, 2017, 3:56 AM**

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Originally Posted by drummer

Do we know if there will be a "Google" logo or anything else on the tower at any point from any of the tenants?

That would look pretty cool if they did. Btw, does anyone know what the heck is on each of the roof tops on the Northshore? They look like kimchi pots.

The ATX · #**302** Posted **Aug 16, 2017, 1:02 PM**

I moved the political posts to the off topic thread.

KevinFromTexas · #**303** Posted **Aug 16, 2017, 10:39 PM**

The Austin Business Journal had a story on it opening, including a photo showing one of the balconies.

https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/n...wn-austin.html

architeckton · #**304** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 7:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

That would look pretty cool if they did. Btw, does anyone know what the heck is on each of the roof tops on the Northshore? They look like kimchi pots.

Are you talking about the white curvy piece seen from Cesar Chavez looking up? That is the base of the pool deck. Just a sculptural underside.

the Genral · #**305** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 11:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by architeckton

Are you talking about the white curvy piece seen from Cesar Chavez looking up? That is the base of the pool deck. Just a sculptural underside.

On every roof top of the Northshore, there are what looks like canopies, and its what's underneath them that has me curious.

H2O · #**306** Posted **Aug 26, 2017, 12:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

On every roof top of the Northshore, there are what looks like canopies, and its what's underneath them that has me curious.

HVAC equipment

KevinFromTexas · #**307** Posted **Sep 20, 2017, 9:56 AM**

Here's a cool look into the offices - 21 pics.

https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/n...ky-inside.html

futures · #**308** Posted **Sep 21, 2017, 1:44 AM**

It's awesome on the inside. If only the outside looked even remotely as cool as the style on the interior...

KevinFromTexas · #**309** Posted **Sep 21, 2017, 2:03 AM**

I know. It's all buttoned down business on the outside and party inside.

Sigaven · #**310** Posted **Sep 21, 2017, 3:15 PM**

Well it makes sense, the inside was designed after the outside was designed/under construction. Unfortunately they weren't designed together.

Riverranchdrone · #**311** Posted **Sep 23, 2017, 1:02 AM**

downtown1 (11 of 12) by partyboyrrock, on Flickr

The ATX · #**312** Posted **Sep 23, 2017, 1:16 AM**

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downtown1 (11 of 12) by partyboyrrock, on Flickr

You're latest Flickr photos are amazing!

Riverranchdrone · #**313** Posted **Sep 23, 2017, 1:22 AM**

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You're latest Flickr photos are amazing!

Thank you. The Fairmont doesnt look half bad in that angle.

KevinFromTexas · #**314** Posted **Sep 23, 2017, 2:34 AM**

Those are great. I really like the view looking east down the river.

The Aloft Hotel still looks like a prison for the blind to me, though. Ugh.

IluvATX · #**315** Posted **Dec 15, 2017, 11:02 PM**

Isn't this one supposed to get Google signage? Any word of when?

KevinFromTexas · #**316** Posted **Dec 16, 2017, 9:28 AM**

It would be cool to see it happen. It's crazy how Google has grown. I remember my uncle telling me about this really cool new search engine probably not long after they had started in 1998. I never would have guessed the company would grow to become so big and important to the development of the internet, and end up taking space in a office tower in Austin.

deerhoof · #**317** Posted **Feb 12, 2018, 2:09 AM**

I believe this deloitte sign went up this weekend. Today was the first time I noticed it and I walk past this building nearly every day.

Jdawgboy · #**318** Posted **Feb 12, 2018, 9:25 PM**

I noticed it too. I guess sinage at the top of the building may not occure. The only sign to indicate that Google is even present within the building is a small sign near one of the entrances. In fact you wouldn't even know that Google takes up most of the building due to how humble and quaint their signage is. It's more like the sort of sign you'd see if a company just had maybe half a floor on some inconspicuous level.

Sigaven · #**319** Posted **Feb 12, 2018, 9:46 PM**

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I noticed it too. I guess sinage at the top of the building may not occure.

I'm totally ok with this.

Jdawgboy · #**320** Posted **Feb 12, 2018, 11:57 PM**

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I'm totally ok with this.

I think I am too. Considering that the building is mostly concealed from many angles, would be a waste of money if such sinage can't be seen well.