Nothing against Lake|Flato; but; this structure does nothing for me...architecturally. Austin had an opportunity to design and build a "world-class" architectural piece...and we get something that is not dissimilar from a number of small-scale buildings being constructed throughout Austin.
The city cannot, currently, force private developers to construct something which would be deemed "world-class" (by architects emanating from outside Austin)...so, it is left up to the city to choose to separate themselves from other cities on the planet (architecturally). Having said that, we have Morrison and Tovo on council...if it were up to them, the most architecturally pleasing building Austin would get is a one-story grass hut.
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AUSTIN (City): 974,447 +1.30% - '20-'22 | AUSTIN MSA (5 counties): 2,473,275 +8.32% - '20-'23
SAN ANTONIO (City): 1,472,909 +2.69% - '20-'22 | SAN ANTONIO MSA (8 counties): 2,703,999 +5.70% - '20-'23
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