AUSTIN | Project Updates Thread Part II - Page 462

Armybrat · #**9221** Posted **Apr 11, 2026, 12:57 PM**

Half of Congress itself is a museum, particularly if some of the facades were restored to original surfaces.

Riverranchdrone · #**9222** Posted **Apr 12, 2026, 2:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by ahealy

Well, aside from The Contemporary (which is more of a gallery / venue), it's the only thing close to a museum on Congress.

I HATE The Contemporary. Last time I went, it had like 3 little gallery rooms. I would not call that a museum. Sorry for the rant.

Mopacs · #**9223** Posted **Apr 12, 2026, 6:17 PM**

Would be great if a museum district could someday develop along and near the capitol mall, expanding on the Blanton and Bullock museums. If I recall there were some very early discussions of setting aside ground floor space in at least one of the new state office buildings.

The ATX · #**9224** Posted **Apr 12, 2026, 8:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mopacs

Would be great if a museum district could someday develop along and near the capitol mall, expanding on the Blanton and Bullock museums. If I recall there were some very early discussions of setting aside ground floor space in at least one of the new state office buildings.

There was a plan floated in the State Leg to establish the Texas Music Museum on the ground floor in the building directly across the mall from Bullock. But it was killed by a FW Rep and a Houston Rep. The FW Rep didn't want competition for a private music museum in his district. The Houston Rep wanted the State Music Museum to be located in Houston. He decided it was better to have no museum than one located in Austin.

ahealy · #**9225** Posted **Apr 13, 2026, 1:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Riverranchdrone

I HATE The Contemporary. Last time I went, it had like 3 little gallery rooms. I would not call that a museum. Sorry for the rant.

Yes...I recall arthouse beginning to suck after the rebrand to contemporary. It is literally a tiny gallery and events space. I feel the same about Laguna Gloria or Umlauf. Both offer very little actual art and more instagram bait crap.

The Capitol Complex would be the best spot for a sub arts district.

chinchaaa · #**9226** Posted **Apr 13, 2026, 8:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by Armybrat

Half of Congress itself is a museum, particularly if some of the facades were restored to original surfaces.

no it is not lol

Sigaven · #**9227** Posted **Apr 15, 2026, 3:46 PM**

I think the Booth Estate is the next good candiate for a quality art museum here in Austin - I think he wants to turn his estate and collection into a museum once he passes. Sorta like the McNay in SA.

LiveattheOasis · #**9228** Posted **Apr 15, 2026, 3:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sigaven

I think the Booth Estate is the next good candiate for a quality art museum here in Austin - I think he wants to turn his estate and collection into a museum once he passes. Sorta like the McNay in SA.

I'm pretty sure he's committed the actual space off 2222 to become the museum when he's no longer with us. It will be special.

texastarkus · #**9229** Posted **Apr 15, 2026, 5:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by LiveattheOasis

I'm pretty sure he's committed the actual space off 2222 to become the museum when he's no longer with us. It will be special.

PHOTOS: A look inside the Booth estate
Austin American-Statesman
Feb 13, 2020
For those wanting to see just what is being discussed....
click HERE

ahealy · #**9230** Posted **Apr 15, 2026, 10:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by texastarkus

PHOTOS: A look inside the Booth estate
Austin American-Statesman
Feb 13, 2020
For those wanting to see just what is being discussed....
click HERE

Can't fking wait

Urbannizer · #**9231** Posted **Apr 16, 2026, 12:24 AM**

Palace Laundry

wwmiv · #**9232** Posted **Apr 16, 2026, 2:20 AM**

I’m surprised that anyone is building a new construction low rise in Rainey with such nice materials. One would think that that lot will end up with a high rise sooner rather than later.

(It’s a beautiful design, too, which will be a loss whenever it gets replaced with said high rise.)

And I, too, with the Mexic-Arte museum went with the Aztec calendar wheel design, which was simply world class.

Urbannizer · #**9233** Posted **Apr 22, 2026, 7:25 PM**

Tru By Hilton

Sigaven · #**9234** Posted **Apr 22, 2026, 8:50 PM**

is this the building that was formerly "the G"?

The ATX · #**9235** Posted **Apr 22, 2026, 8:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sigaven

is this the building that was formerly "the G"?

yup

chinchaaa · #**9236** Posted **Apr 23, 2026, 1:21 PM**

Wow I am truly excited about this! Huge get for Texas.

https://latteluxurynews.com/2026/04/23/aman-unveils-texas-ranch-inspired-retreat/

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“Aman has unveiled plans for its sixth property in the United States and the introduction of the ultra-luxury hospitality brand’s first ranch-inspired retreat. Amansanu will be located in the Texas Hill Country, northwest of Austin.“

ahealy · #**9237** Posted **Apr 23, 2026, 4:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by chinchaaa

Wow I am truly excited about this! Huge get for Texas.

https://latteluxurynews.com/2026/04/23/aman-unveils-texas-ranch-inspired-retreat/

How is this a huge get for Texas? Genuinely asking.
Personally speaking, the design is super basic and I don’t care about playpens for the ultra-rich. This won’t positively impact most of our lives in any way.

dilliam · #**9238** Posted **Apr 23, 2026, 4:25 PM**

It's a positive signal for wealthy individuals and well-off talent. It feels vapid, but stuff like this does realistically move the needle for VC firms and high-profile corporate relocations. It puts us "on the map" for those types of folks.

chinchaaa · #**9239** Posted **Apr 23, 2026, 5:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by ahealy

How is this a huge get for Texas? Genuinely asking.
Personally speaking, the design is super basic and I don’t care about playpens for the ultra-rich. This won’t positively impact most of our lives in any way.

lol what a bizarre response. i think 99.9% of what gets posted on here doesn't positively impact the lives of most people in any way.

ahealy · #**9240** Posted **Apr 23, 2026, 5:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by chinchaaa

lol what a bizarre response. i think 99.9% of what gets posted on here doesn't positively impact the lives of most people in any way.

This is a skyscraper forum where we mainly critique designs and, yes, the impact projects have on the wider community. A significant portion of what is posted here undoubtedly influences our experiences living in this city and others.

And... I own a home in Italy. Daddy can afford it