Announcing the design of the tallest residential tower in the United States of America,
Austin-based HKS has announced the design of Wilson Tower, a 315-meter high-rise tower in the Texas capital.
It includes 80 floors, 450 units, outdoor terraces and gardens.
The tower will be delivered in collaboration with Brit Design Group and Wilson Capital,
and is expected to begin construction in the summer of 2023.
Upon completion, it will be the tallest residential tower in the United States outside of New York.
Nicknamed “Silicon Hills” in reference to California’s “Silicon Valley,”
Austin has become the newest cluster of high-tech activity and startups in the United States.
The Texas capital is home to the recently opened Tesla Gigafactory and other giants such as Google and Microsoft.
It is known as a “business city” due to its low cost of living (relative to the San Francisco Bay Area),
business-friendly environment, and eclectic options.
However, the city faces a housing crisis parallel to its rapid growth.
This situation has led companies to see the mountain city as a new construction center in the country, including ICON
and BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group with a community of 100 3D printed homes,
The 311-meter-tall Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) Tower in downtown Austin,
and HKS the tallest new residential building in Texas.
Design Location The multifamily high-rise is located in the heart of downtown Austin near the University of Texas at Austin.
The Historic 6th Street Entertainment District, the Austin Convention Center, and CapMetro’s new downtown light rail station.
As part of the city’s massive redevelopment, the 0.8-acre Wilson Tower will span half a city block, replacing the Avenue Lofts.
It is an Art Deco building from 1943.
The tower will be wrapped in a sunburst coating that provides protection from the hot Texas sun and wind while providing structural strength.
Announcing the design of the tallest residential tower in the United States of America
This solar beam provides the building with uniquely shaded and comfortable outdoor living spaces on every level.
In addition to the welcoming outdoor terraces and gardens,
The project will feature stunning skyline views, a signature restaurant on the ground floor, and four full floors of amenities.
Including an expansive pool deck, full-service fitness and wellness center,
movie theater, co-working spaces and a dedicated pet floor.
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