In the Austin Chronicle's "Best of Austin 2011" edition last week, The Austonian, along with the W Hotel, was named one of the "Best New Buildings" in Austin. The short write-up notes our status as the tallest residential building in Texas, and highlights the drinking and dining establishments at the street level of The Austonian. More information about Congress, Second Bar + Kitchen and Bar Congress is available here.
Photo credit: Thomas McConnell
LARAS Magazine, a publication in Indonesia, featured a unit on the 41st floor of The Austonian in the latest edition of their local and global living trends. The magazine features Unit 41S on the cover and includes a seven-page article about the luxury condo and Laura Britt Design. The residence, which is 3,836 square feet and wraps around the north, west and east sides of the building, features sweeping views of downtown Austin and the Texas Hill Country.
The home includes two balconies: one large space located off of the living and dining area and a smaller private balcony located off the master bedroom. The kitchen is equipped with two ovens, a six-burner gas stove, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, 132-bottle wine refrigerator and an expansive island that features in-island refrigeration drawers.
Laura Britt Design has partnered with The Austonian to help homeowners select finishes for their residences. The award-winning full service design firm specializes in “turnkey services” for the homeowner. Starting with the needs and desires of the client, the firm integrates architectural and interior design solutions to create beautiful and functional environments.
For more information about Laura Britt Design, visit: http://www.laurabrittdesign.com/
Additional photos of unit 41S follow. For information about this property, contact [email protected] or 512.636.3633.
Last week The Austonian luxury condos won a “Best Commercial Real Estate” award in the Mixed Use category from the Austin Business Journal. Here are a few components of the mixed-use design:
1) Density and green building. The Austonian provides luxury living for 166 families on less than two-thirds of an acre. This supports energy conservation – less water for lawns, a reduced number of car trips per resident per day, and more efficient cooling via chilled water from a central plant. The Austonian has received a four-star rating from Austin Energy Green Building, which is comparable to a LEED Gold rating.
2) The creation of a vertical neighborhood. Within The Austonian, there are over 40,000 square feet of amenities where residents can entertain guests and relax. Facilities include a green roof terrace with outdoor kitchens and a pool, a 10th-floor pet park, a 56th-floor fitness center with 360-degree views, and the 55th-floor Austonian Club, which can host parties up to 300.
3) Creating a 24/7 downtown neighborhood. While The Austonian serves as a mixed-use community within the building, it also connects to the surrounding neighborhood, adding residents – a critical need – to downtown Austin. Grocery stores, dry cleaners, and places to eat, shop and hang out are within a few minutes’ walk of The Austonian.
More information about The Austonian luxury condos in downtown Austin is available at www.theaustonian.com.
Photo: The view from The Austonian Club (55th floor), Credit: Thomas McConnell
Today the Austin Business Journal (ABJ) recognized The Austonian with a “Best Commercial Real Estate” award in the mixed use category. The Central Texas real estate awards event was held today at a luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas.
The ABJ award is the third award that The Austonian has received in recognition of the project. In late 2010 and early 2011, the mixed-use residential building won a statewide “Best of” award from Texas Construction and a national “Best of the Best” award from Engineering-News Record. Both previous awards were given in recognition of excellence in design and construction.
The tallest building in Austin and West of the Mississippi, The Austonian condo tower stands on one-third of a city block on Congress Avenue in downtown Austin. The environmentally-sustainable building has received a Four-Star Rating from Austin Energy Green Building.
Also, congratulations to Clayton Little Architects for their win the Best Rehabilitation category for the Byrne-Reed House, headquarters for Humanities Texas.
Read Austin Business Journal Best Commercial Real Estate Awards coverage here.
(Photo credit ©2011 Thomas McConnell)
Photo by Ralph Barrera, Austin American-Statesman
Congress, the new fine dining restaurant located in the base of The Austonian, is the highest-rated restaurant in the city, according to a recent review by Austin American-Statesman restaurant critic Mike Sutter.
According to Sutter, Congress presented “an extraordinary restaurant experience from start to finish” including the food, wine, service and value.
In a city known for food, a five-star rating places Congress at the top of a list of restaurants with national and international reputations.
Congress, Bar Congress and Second Bar + Kitchen opened in the base of The Austonian luxury condos in downtown Austin in early 2011. All three concepts are managed by La Corsha Hospitality Group.
Read the review and other articles about Bar Congress and neighboring restaurant Second Bar + Kitchen here.
Multi Family Executive profiled The Austonian this month in an article entitled “High on Green: A luxurious, green residential tower in Austin, Texas heeds a former mayor’s call for a livable, populated urban core.”
Read more about The Austonian and the vision behind the project here.
(Photo credit Mary Sledd)
Last month, Doggie Aficionado magazine profiled the Lewises and their dog Maggie Mae, who moved into The Austonian in 2010. The magazine touted pet services at The Austonian including the 600-square-foot dog park on the 10th floor, the adjacent indoor grooming room (outfitted with the help of the local groomers Dirty Dog) and the dog-friendly staff.
Maggie Mae is a Second Street regular, who loves stopping in at Jo’s Hot Coffee and Mellow Johnny’s for treats. Her transition from suburban life to high-rise digs went well, and the Lewis’ have reported that she’s happier than ever in her new home.
Read the Doggie Aficionado article at the following link. Download Doggie_aficionado.
(Photo credit Jonathan Jackson)
