Comments on: Views From Austin’s Only 55th Floor: The Austonian

By: Kevin Lehnhardt

Kevin Lehnhardt — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:47:40 +0000

Thanks to Jude again for setting up the tour, as well as Cile, Sarah and Trey at The Austonian. Beautiful building and views.

And no, I didn’t notice any sway at all. Believe us when we say it was windy. It was very windy out on the main roof. But the building didn’t wiggle at all. I know that feeling well though, as I’ve felt it in other buildings and even on bridges. I was impressed with the building. The elevators are quite fast!

By: Jude Galligan

Jude Galligan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:26:11 +0000

Thanks, Jann – let us know when we can visit for a tour!

By: Jann Alexander

Jann Alexander — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:13:35 +0000

Hey Jude, you do get around . . . and up . . . and the hat is a nice touch. I’m looking forward to catching up with you soon once I get the doors open (maybe late April or so) on the space I just leased at 8th & Congress for my art gallery & artist services business. Meanwhile I am a serious fan of your Downtown Austin blog as a way to get some behind-the-scene insights in the neighborhood I’m joining. Your posts and your photos are the best!

By: Jude Galligan

Jude Galligan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:56:30 +0000

Didn't feel any building sway. The building uses a concrete sloshing tank filled with water that acts as a counter balance to any sway. I generally don't like heights, but I felt totally comfortable up there.

By: NAL

NAL — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:30:34 +0000

Any building sway in the wind?

You wouldn’t be able to get up there, even on a calm day. My sphincter would be so tight I wouldn’t be able to walk.