Austin Centre
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Austin Centre | |
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General information | |
Type | Commercial |
Location | 701 Brazos Street, Austin, Texas, United States |
Coordinates | 30°16′08″N 97°44′26″W / 30.268887486504337°N 97.74042168161323°W |
Construction started | 1984 |
Completed | 1986 |
Height | |
Roof | 226 ft (69 m) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 16 |
Floor area | 600,000 sq ft (56,000 m2) |
Lifts/elevators | 15 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | HKS, Inc. |
The Austin Centre is a 16-story mixed-use hi-rise in Downtown
History
The ground was broken for the Austin Centre in August 1984; the land once contained the home of Mirabeau B. Lamar, although the house burned down in 1847.[1] To accommodate the 700-space underground parking garage, builders had to drill through a solid chunk of limestone and "quarry" their way 55 feet to the bottom. The building opened in September 1986; the opening was marked with a series of lavish parties and an all-expense-paid tour for 35 writers from various trade publications.[2] Upon its opening, the building touted innovative technological features such as computerized communications, energy management, and its very own on-site telephone company called "EntelCom".[2] In 1988, a chemical reaction in the exterior glass paneling caused panes to break and fall to the street below, prompting a $2 million replacement.[3]
The hotel component, which was originally a
Architecture
The Austin Centre was designed by famous
In popular culture
The Austin Centre's lobby and glass elevators were featured in the 2001 film, Spy Kids.[7]
Gallery
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Austin Centre entrance on 7th Street and Brazos Street
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Austin Centre exterior
References
- ^ Vlerebome, Peggy (April 24, 1988). "Marking what's left of history". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ a b c d McCullar, Michael (January 17, 1987). "A glimpse of glory in glass". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ Tyson, Kim (June 23, 1988). "Leasing agent gets the go-ahead for Austin Centre". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ Knighton Jr., James T. (June 16, 1986). "Mixed-use centers meet variety of needs". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ "Atlanta real estate broker making a name for himself in Austin". Austin Business Journal. 7 February 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ Tyson, Kim (February 26, 1986). "Austin Centre scheduled for September completion". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ "Spy Kids". Movie-Locations.com. Retrieved August 5, 2018.