Spring (building)

Spring is a 43-story, 132 m (433 ft) tall condominium in Austin, Texas. Upon its completion in 2009 it became the 3rd tallest building in Austin and the tallest building in the West End. The tower currently stands as the 8th tallest in the city. It was designed by Vancouver–based architect Foad Rafii.[3] The architect of record was Morris Architects and Pentagram was the graphic designer of the project. Spring was the first point tower in Austin, a term referring to a slender tower above a large, mid-rise base.

Spring
Spring in September 2009
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential
Location300 Bowie Street
Austin, Texas
Coordinates30.2688516°N 97.7538200°W / 30.2688516; -97.7538200
Construction started2007
Completed2009
Opening2009
CostUS$60 million
Height
Tip132 m (433 ft)
Roof132 m (433 ft)
Top floor120 m (394 ft)
Technical details
Floor count43
Design and construction
Architect(s)Design Architect: Rafii Architects
Architects of record: Morris Architects
DeveloperZenith Partners Ltd
References
[1][2]

Spring is known for its prominence in the West End skyline, being the furthest west skyscraper in Austin. The tower was also the first building in Austin to feature an in-slab HVAC exhaust system, in which the exhaust air from the building is carried through horizontal ductwork cast into the floor plates and the building's perimeter, rather than being exhausted vertically to the roof. The tower's main structure is made of cast in place concrete.[3] Austin Energy has given Spring a green rating.[3]

Facilities

The skyscraper features a handful of amenities, many of which are located on the 5th floor deck. The building's design combines a concrete parking base with a large glass atrium lining the tower with windows and balconies, anchoring the west side of the Austin skyline.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Spring". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
  2. "Spring". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  3. "Spring Tower". Springaustin.com. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
  4. "Spring Amenities". Springaustin.com. Retrieved April 7, 2010.

30.2688°N 97.7539°W / 30.2688; -97.7539


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