3 is so limiting...
A number of these will be likely bumped off by currently under construction towers... also, I based my rankings on street interaction, public access, design, aesthetic, Austin recognizability, skyline enhancement and prominence, style, and historical importance.
#1 Capitol - it is a symbolic representation of Austin, and one of the best examples of traditional revivalism American civic architecture.
#2 UT - likewise.
#3 Frost - this is only third because it isn’t civic and it isn’t historic, but it is instantly recognizable to many as being in Austin
#4 Norwood - a fly under the radar favorite of I think pretty much anyone who appreciates the few high quality historic non civic high rises that Austin has.
#5 One Eleven Congress - this gets a major boost from me because of the food court addition. It was already the best example of the many versions of this tower Austin has, but now it also adds to the vibrancy of downtown.
#6 W - huge skyline prominence, beautiful glass, multidimensional cladding which adds depth and character, massive boost of street level activity because of design here as well
#7 SXSW - a great modern piece that interacts well with its surroundings, offers a lot to the public and is associated with one of Austin’s most important festivals
#8 Dobie - iconic
#9 Moody Bank - iconic
#10 Monarch - this is my pet love... I think it is perhaps the finest example of its style of architecture (which is usually utter. f****** c***) nationwide, if not internationally.
Also, the Proper is an utterly juxtaposed mess that will not age well. I’m glad the only good side is the side that will remain most somewhat exposed and that it is going to be hidden from all other angles.
#sorrynotsorry
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BIGD: 1304k (+9%) + MSA div. suburbs: 3826k (+26%) + adj. CSA exurbs: 394k (+8%)
FTW: 919k (+24%) + MSA div. suburbs: 1589k (+14%) + adj. CSA exurbs: 90k (+12%)
SATX: 1435k (+8%) + MSA suburbs: 1124k (+38%) + CSA exurbs: 18k (+11%)
ATX: 962k (+22%) + MSA suburbs: 1322k (+43%)
Last edited by wwmiv; Feb 21, 2020 at 8:45 AM.
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