Trammel Crow Residential is preparing yet another Alexan apartment community project, this one in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District west of Uptown. On Thursday, the City Plan Commission approved its application for a development plan for a multi-family development that would raise the building height from what exists there today by several stories. […] ...
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Tracing Thomas Shefelman’s Fingerprints on Austin’s Architecture
Thomas Shefelman, longtime Austin architect, died at 89 last December, but many buildings he assisted in designing are still standing across the city. Shefelman and his firm, Shefelman & Nix, also specialized in renovations to existing buildings, including projects for the Steven F. Austin Hotel and Norwood Tower. Here are a few examples of Shefelman’s […] ...
Parking the 405 Colorado Project
The designers of 405 Colorado, a striking 25-story office tower with a 14th level Sky Lobby, were pressed to reconsider their concept this week. The development team was scheduled to present their concept before the Design Commission, but postponed instead. The developer, Brandywine Realty Trust, is seeking the commission’s blessing to make use of the […] ...
Design Changes Revealed for Planned 48 East Residential Tower
The 48 East apartment tower at 48 East Avenue will look a little different than what we were expecting, according to new renderings from architectural firm STG Design. We’ve covered the tower in the past as one of the most exciting projects headed to the Rainey Street District, so it’s mildly disappointing to see that […] ...
Encinas Rojas – “The BloomHouse”
Property listed by Brian Fahey, Coldwell Banker United REALTOR This is one of the most interesting homes we’ve ever seen. A decades-old 26-minute video posted to youtube captures the construction of the home. The architects were inspired by primitive living patterns and behaviors. Listing info. Property listed by Brian Fahey, Coldwell Banker United REALTOR Property listed ...