360 Condominiums

High-rise condominium in Austin Texas
30°16′03″N 97°44′58″W / 30.267464°N 97.749556°W / 30.267464; -97.749556Construction startedJune 20, 2006Completed2008OpeningMay 22, 2008[1]HeightAntenna spire581 ft (177 m)Roof472 ft (144 m)Technical detailsFloor count44Lifts/elevators5Design and constructionArchitect(s)Preston Partnership LLCDeveloperBilly Holley and Judd Bobilin of Novare Group; Andrews Urban LLCStructural engineerEchelon Engineering LLCMain contractorJ.E. Dunn Construction

The 360 Residential Condominiums skyscraper is located in Downtown Austin, Texas at 360 Nueces Street. The building itself stands 581 ft (177 m) tall with 44 floors, 430 condos, and over 14,000 sq ft (1,300 m2) of retail space. The building topped out in November 2007, and construction was officially completed on May 22, 2008.[2] 360 Condominiums was the tallest building in Austin from January 15, 2008 to June 29, 2009 when The Austonian surpassed it.[3] The tower also became the tallest residential tower in Texas, surpassing The Merc in Dallas before the Austonian also took that title. Currently, it is the fourth tallest building in Austin after The Independent, The Austonian, and the Fairmont Austin.[3]

The Austin 360 Condominiums Tower was developed by Billy Holley and Judd Bobilin of Novare Group and Andrews Urban LLC, designed by Preston Partnership LLC, sales managed by Kevin McDaniel and built by JE Dunn Construction.[3] It features a pronounced setback at the sixteenth story, to avoid obstructing a Capitol View Corridor.[4]

History

The building was first proposed by the Atlanta, Georgia-based Novare Group and Austin based Andrews Urban LLC in 2006 as a 520 ft (158 m) 40 storied tower.[5] However, as an attempt to increase units, more floors were added. Construction began on June 20, 2006 after the plan was approved.[6] Floors were added at a fairly steady pace from the first to sixteenth floors, when the terrace level was reached on April 20, 2007, nearly a year after construction started.[7] Activity slowed, but then quickened after the setback floor was finished. Spire assembly started on November 14 and was affixed in position 6 days later.[8] This made the tower officially taller than its predecessor, the Frost Bank Tower. The building was finally complete in 2008.[3] After nearly 2 years of construction, 360 Condominiums opened on May 23, 2008.[9]

Amenities

As with most other condominiums, 360 Condominiums contains many amenities, located within the tower and the terrace located 174 ft (53 m) above the ground. Amenities include a swimming pool, a sundeck, theater, and clubroom.[10]

Gallery

  • Barton Springs Pool with 360 in the distance
    Barton Springs Pool with 360 in the distance
  • 360 Condominiums looking out over Town Lake
    360 Condominiums looking out over Town Lake
  • 360 Condominiums topped out in December 2007
    360 Condominiums topped out in December 2007

See also

References

  1. ^ "360 Grand Opening". Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Official Site". Archived from the original on 2019-09-12. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
  3. ^ a b c d "360 Condominiums". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
  4. ^ Hasan, Syeda (February 1, 2018). "How Do Capitol View Corridors Preserve Sights Of Austin's Most Famous Building?". KUT. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  5. ^ Lehnhardt, Kevin. "News: Developers plan a 40-story condo tower for downtown". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2006. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
  6. ^ "44-story condo project breaks ground downtown". Bizjournals.com. 20 June 2006. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
  7. ^ "Skyscraperpage.com | 360 Condominiums – Page 4". Skyscraperpage.com. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
  8. ^ "Skyscraperpage.com | 360 Condominiums – Page 9". Skyscraperpage.com. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
  9. ^ Novak, Shonda. "Biggest downtown condo project opens amid a cautious market". Statesman.com. Retrieved 15 March 2011.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ "360 Condominiums Amenities". 360condominums.com. Retrieved 14 March 2011.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Austin 360 Condominiums Tower.
  • 360 Official website
  • 360 AustinTowers.net Profile
  • 360 Emporis Profile
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