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Old Posted Aug 23, 2016, 9:18 PM
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Old Posted Aug 23, 2016, 11:50 PM
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That makes me the 1 out of 5 dentist that doesn't recommend Crest. The .1% germ that Lysol doesn't kill. The not choosy mother who doesn't choose Jiff. The one Territon smoker who would rather switch than fight...you got to be old enough to get the last two...
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That makes me the 1 out of 5 dentist that doesn't recommend Crest. The .1% germ that Lysol doesn't kill. The not choosy mother who doesn't choose Jiff. The one Territon smoker who would rather switch than fight...you got to be old enough to get the last two...
As is usually the case, I'm in agreement with you. I thought I might start liking it after repeated exposure to the renderings over several months, but it's just getting worse. That angled offset middle block of concrete is just no. No. Can someone provide a legitimate defense for that? It doesn't work. Does.Not.Work. It looks stupid. The whole thing is just stupid, it's trying waayyy too hard to be hip, and it'll probably succeed with some people for a few years, but it's not gonna last. We're gonna regret this mistake. The bottom level is hideous too. The top section is bland and could pass for a suburban or Domain office building, but on Barton Springs Rd? No. Make this go away.

I think you meant Tarlton for that cigarette brand, and even then I'm not sure that's the brand that used that slogan but yeah, I'd rather fight this than switch to liking it. [Google search] OK, you're right, but it's Tareyton. The really weird thing is that I feel like I've never heard of that brand before, and yet the slogan was drilled into my brain a few hundred times when I was a kid.
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As is usually the case, I'm in agreement with you. I thought I might start liking it after repeated exposure to the renderings over several months, but it's just getting worse. That angled offset middle block of concrete is just no. No. Can someone provide a legitimate defense for that? It doesn't work. Does.Not.Work. It looks stupid. The whole thing is just stupid, it's trying waayyy too hard to be hip, and it'll probably succeed with some people for a few years, but it's not gonna last. We're gonna regret this mistake. The bottom level is hideous too. The top section is bland and could pass for a suburban or Domain office building, but on Barton Springs Rd? No. Make this go away.

I think you meant Tarlton for that cigarette brand, and even then I'm not sure that's the brand that used that slogan but yeah, I'd rather fight this than switch to liking it. [Google search] OK, you're right, but it's Tareyton. The really weird thing is that I feel like I've never heard of that brand before, and yet the slogan was drilled into my brain a few hundred times when I was a kid.
I won't continue bashing this like I did on other projects. I think you did a good/better job echoing my opinion. I think we are about the same age, maybe that has something to do with our architectural tastes for the most part. Without being too facetious this time, its just that that area feels anti whatever that architect is called and shouldn't be in stark contrast to the tree lined surroundings. It doesn't really blend in well at all. LaFrontera, Domain, sure, why not. If we get caught up and excited with buildings being different for the sake of something different, at least find a better place to put it. I totally agree, not on Barton Spings Rd.
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Old Posted Aug 26, 2016, 6:08 AM
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This thing actually broke ground a month ago.


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Haha, I hear you. If this were in a different location, I might not be a fan of it at all. However, I think it works for this location and for this lot.
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Haha, I hear you. If this were in a different location, I might not be a fan of it at all. However, I think it works for this location and for this lot.
I'm excited about this project. Aside from the Long Center, the newest stuff on that block is 80s crap. This building is a nice addition.
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Old Posted Sep 26, 2016, 1:28 AM
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Is it too late to change the design to look more like this? I don't hate this one.

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This one is definitely underway. I happened to go by the site tonight. It was dark, but the site is fenced off and there is heavy equipment on the site
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If anyone cares, the crane goes up in three weeks (10/21-10/23).

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^ So, will the building be visible from that angle? It's fairly short, isn't it?
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It should. The building on the right is 140 feet tall. This one will come up to the floor on that first setback.
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Old Posted Oct 26, 2016, 5:19 AM
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I'm hoping this will be visible for miles and miles. Maybe even set up a view corridor.
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Old Posted Oct 26, 2016, 9:54 AM
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So, theGeneral loves this building, clearly, haha...

Kevin, thanks for that. I didn't realize it was quite that tall relative to the other buildings.
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Took these pics (3/6/17) from a bus window:

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Old Posted Mar 11, 2017, 11:43 AM
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Wow, I forgot about this one.
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Old Posted Mar 11, 2017, 1:56 PM
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Old Posted Mar 28, 2017, 7:06 PM
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