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[Goothrey]

There are at least 3 structures that I can see west of congress that are 5+ stories already.  I can make out the AMLI building as the frame work looks to be near completion.  But I have trouble depicting which building is which other than AMLI.

I might be able to get pics when I travel through downtown on Wednesdays.

[Goothrey]

mopacs, do you post on skyscraperpage?  If so, I believe you have pictures?

Edited by Goothrey, 01 April 2007 - 03:20 PM.

[dgreco]

any pictures would be great, I love to see the progress of buildings.

[mopacs]

Goothrey, on Apr 1 2007, 04:20 PM, said:

mopacs, do you post on skyscraperpage? If so, I believe you have pictures?

You bet!  Just so happens that I took some 'drive-bys' this weekend. I focussed primarily on the 3 most active projects downtown:
AMLI 2, which has topped out, 360 condos (up to 15 stories), and Monarch (16-17 stories):

Start with Monarch...

This is taken from West avenue, just south of W 5th Street







From Bowie Street (between 5th and 6th):










The last 'standing' pile of  our favorite Intel building:







360 Condos:























AMLI2..topped out:



This guy's photographing our now famous public art, and I'm photographing him photographing our public art, which just so happens to include AMLI 2 in the background







Overall Shots:















Future site of the 55-story Austonian; existing buildings have been cleared:



The Shore, from the Ann Richards/Congress Bridge



Thats it for now... stay tuned for more.

[dgreco]

thanks for posting, and keep them coming.  the picture of you taking a picture of the guy.  the line you had was funny. well done.

[eastsider]

Very cool shots,   thanks for the update!

[mopacs]

Nothing significant, but here are a few random shots from last night....

Looking west down 4th Street, into the late afternoon sun (360 left, monarch right)



Novare properties x2 - Post Office and 360 beyond



AMLI2 Exterior coming along nicely...





Monarch and W 6th st...





More 360...





Thats all for now...

[dgreco]

looks like more of the facade has gone up... did they add more floors I can't tell

[Goothrey]

Nice pictures.  My own camera/computer dont seem to be getting along with eachother.  June is far away, but that is when I think I can post pictures.  Imagine the progress that will be made by that time.  The AMLI building should be completely dressed in glass by then.

[mopacs]

Hey guys, I have a few more pics to share.  These shots were taken this morning, a VERY clear and sunny morning... All from the midtown area, about 2 miles north of UT campus:Overall shot... notice AMLI2 on the far right...



The Monarch .. I believe it is now in the 18-19 story range. Counting the crown, the Monarch should peek above the South Austin horizon, from this vantage point, when complete.



Zoomed in...



more West Campus construction



10-story parking garage well underway



UT Royal Memorial Stadium expansion (only cranes are visible at this point)



SW Austin/The Terrace



Panned out shot, including The Triangle development in foreground

[mopacs]

Excuse the quality of these pics, but here are some minor updates from my drives this weekend....

Altavida site...









Monarch, and my car vent's reflection...from Cesar Chavez







The Shore rising, from Congress bridge



from S 1st Bridge...

[dgreco]

^if thats hte same buikding the cut in does look pretty big there, plus (i think it said silicon industries) that building is pretty cool

[mopacs]

Here are my latest shots of Monarch, 360 and AMLI 2. These were taken yesterday (4/28).

Monarch up to 21 floors



























360... On the 17th floor











AMLI2







More...



Spring

[Goothrey]

Nice.  Is that glass I see on the 360?  If so, I imagine it would be some sort of test?

[mopacs]

Goothrey, on Apr 29 2007, 06:01 PM, said:

Nice. Is that glass I see on the 360? If so, I imagine it would be some sort of test?

Yep!  Looks like they are starting with work on the facade.  Thats fairly common with high rise construction.. the outer cladding starts rising well before the building's frame has topped out.

BTW... it looks like the entire 17th floor is now complete...giving you a good idea of the footprint of the remainder of the tower, up to the 44th floor.   Work should begin on the 18th early this week...and really begin to rise fast!  Additionally, the height of the crane will increase at some time over the next 10 days.

[dgreco]

building is looking good, I like the glass, better than what most buildings have been doing.  Thanks for the updates.

[mopacs]

The crane of Monarch was raised yesterday. Here's a shot I just took a few minutes ago, from the north. The crane is now well above the horizon...



The ominous skies above downtown, waiting for the VERY heavy rains coming later this morning and afternoon.

[JDawgboy]

Love the pic where you can really new see the Monarch Crane high up plus you can really see how much construction is going on in West Campus as well...   

[Goothrey]

I believe any city would look a whole lot more beautiful if there werent any power lines.

[mopacs]

Goothrey, on May 1 2007, 05:12 PM, said:

I believe any city would look a whole lot more beautiful if there werent any power lines.

Agreed!  FYI.. those huge transmission lines in the foreground were installed within the past few years. I believe they were related to the adjacent Triangle project.  It kind of ruined the view from my perspective!