Austin | 24RG | 312 Feet | 31 Floors | U/C

[The ATX]

The site plan was approved and released this morning.

https://abc.austintexas.gov/public-s...ertyrsn=475454

[agsatx88]

Wow, only 9 months from the application date. That is pretty quick by our city standards isn't it?

Originally Posted by The ATX

The site plan was approved and released this morning.

https://abc.austintexas.gov/public-s...ertyrsn=475454

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by agsatx88

Wow, only 9 months from the application date. That is pretty quick by our city standards isn't it?

That would be very quick for CBD projects, but WC projects go much quicker.

[Urbannizer]

https://thedailytexan.com/2023/04/17...-end-of-month/

” We are planning, at the end of the month, to have some people taking Cain & Abel’s apart from the inside out and cutting it up into pieces to give to people to keep as a momento,” Winstanley said.

Although the current bar is closing and the building is being demolished, Winstanley said the new bar will not be far from its predecessor. The new bar will be at 907 W. 24th Street, according to KXAN. The new site is only a couple blocks from 2313 Rio Grande St., where Cain & Abel’s currently stands.

[Urbannizer]

I’m just realizing I posted this in the wrong thread.

[Urbannizer]

https://i.imgur.com/D5UjjA6.jpeg



https://i.imgur.com/GPYTt4Y.jpeg

[bobbywest87]

Thank you for all the updates, as always, Urbannizer.

[Urbannizer]

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[Urbannizer]

Rhode Partners is the architect.

[78701]

Originally Posted by Urbannizer

Rhode Partners is the architect.

Oh that explains why the Independent had that, let's call it "underwhelming", buildout quality... It was meant to be a dorm

[jake.robs]

I just love arguing with immature college kids on social media about how the Cain and Ables building is not historic and that any housing being built is good, although not the best solution to the housing crisis.

[The ATX]

Yeah, any project that replaces a long standing bar or restaurant triggers a nostalgic response in people who probably haven't been to the place since their 20s.

[Urbannizer]

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exclu...170341535.html

[clubtokyo]

That looks good for west campus!

[JoninATX]

Looks similar to the one going up at 2200 San Antonio.

[jake.robs]

Is it just me or are they basically the same?

Edit: LMAOOO I just had to check on who the architect is on Block 32....of course, Rhodes. Literally, copy and paste. Worse than the Hanovers.

[KevinFromTexas]

That does look really nice.

On the copy and paste thing, I get it. Architects are artists, and they no doubt have designs in their clutch that they're kicking around and ones they're actively applying to projects they're bidding on. Some win the bid, some don't and some win multiple bids. Artists, (and architects are artists), do tend to go through phases of influence and inspiration, so it's not really a surprise that you'd see them with a lot of designs that are similar being pumped out in a short amount of time. And really, I'd call Rhode Partners a "facade architect" where they really focus a lot on their facade detail, rather than the form aspect of architecture. This phenomenon wouldn't be such a problem if we lived in a city with less development happening. They might churn out a few here, and then market their designs elsewhere also, but they're keeping busy enough in Austin that they don't have to.

[Sigaven]

Cain & Abel's is just moving, it's not like they're going away forever like Cuatro's.

Either way I hope a good retail or restaurant space occupies that first floor. WC could use some more eateries and shops, especially down 24th street.